After spending years as a mountaineering guide on Mt. Rainer, Chuck Reininger developed a unique intuition about the environment that made him thirsty to find a new way to “bring the outside in.”

His early exposure to the great outdoors sparked a deep connection to the natural world and a passion for adventuring among the elements of Earth. Chuck began experimenting with home winemaking and advancing his wine education with courses at UC Davis. He officially caught the “wine bug” when he literally got his feet wet crushing grapes for long-time friends at renowned Waterbrook Winery. In 1997, Chuck and his wife Tracy launched their dream of owning a premier winery in the promising Walla Walla Valley.

We invite you to travel with Chuck to discover the terroir, culture, and cuisine of the Old-World's most renowned wine regions.