Walla Walla Vintners Claimed

Our estate vineyard sits at 1467 ft. along the Mill Creek Valley in the shadow of the picturesque Blue Mountains. It’s a relatively high elevation, home to cooler temperatures brought by gentle breezes. Coupled with its southwest exposure ensuring abundant sunshine, Cut Bank benefits from the slow, even ripening that promotes steady sugar accumulation and retains natural acidity. A Washington native with deep roots in the Walla Walla wine community, Derrek Vipond is a true proponent of Walla Walla Valley. He began his career at Walla Walla Community College in the Enology and Viticulture program. After completing his education with a degree from Oregon State University in Fermentation Science, Derrek followed harvest around the world, eventually settling back in Washington with a new, worldly perspective on winemaking. Since joining Walla Walla Vintners in January 2019, he has been refining the winery’s portfolio, emphasizing meticulous vineyard sourcing, and crafting a new era of finely-made, elegant wines.