Dusted Valley Grenache Columbia Valley 2012

About the Producer

This year Dusted Valley proudly celebrates their 20th anniversary of growing and crafting spectacular Washington State wine under the Dusted Valley and Boomtown by Dusted Valley labels. With strong roots in agriculture, brothers-in-law Chad Johnson and Corey Braunel focus their wine growing philosophies in the vineyard with sustainable practices, low (or modest) yields and minimalistic winemaking. The resulting wines offer a sense of place and showcase their estate vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and other premier vineyards throughout the state. People – Family Dusted Valley was founded on the notion that when family pulls together the American Dream can turn into a living reality. Place – Undiscovered The Dusted Valley family chose to grow grapes and make wine in Walla Walla, one of the most exciting growing regions in the world today. Dusted Valley is one of the hottest up and coming brands in Washington State. Wine – Honest The Dusted Valley family crafts honest wines with complexity and character. These are real wines, that come from a real place, that has a real heart. Dusted Valley Olsen Chardonnay Read more Dusted Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Read more Dusted Valley Stained Tooth Syrah Read more Dusted Valley Petite Sirah Read more Dusted Valley and Boomtown by Dusted Valley Dusted Valley represents our family’s quest to fulfill a dream of crafting world-class wine in Washington State. In 2003, we set out on a hunt for the best fruit and estate vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and ended up finding that and much more. Here, the sun drenches the valley and the moon shines over the Blue Mountains. The local produce and restaurant scene is fantastic and the wines are among the best in the world. Life does not revolve around rush hour traffic and corporate deadlines, but rather the expansive vineyards and farmlands that link us with our agricultural roots, connect us to our neighbors and surround us every day. Here, there is a spirit of camaraderie and community. Neighbors work together towards common goals and interests, and founding fathers mentor the next generation of Washington wine stars. This is Walla Walla. It’s where we grow our grapes, make our wines, raise our families and where we are proud to call home. Ask anyone who knows us, and they will tell you that we are proud Wisconsin farm kids. Corey represents the fourth generation of his family in agriculture and was raised on a ginseng farm in Northern Wisconsin. Sisters, Janet and Cindy, grew up just down the road on their parent’s 250-acre dairy farm. Chad gained an appreciation and then a passion for the wonders of food and wine while working in the hospitality industry in Wisconsin.