The Orcas Project is a collaboration between some of the most talented winemakers in the Northwest and a collection of Orcas Island artists.

The idea to combine these two groups of people was born on the island and continues to expand throughout the Northwest. Each winemaker that is part of The Orcas Project is paired with an artist and represented by a different label.

The winemakers for this project are friends who have worked with us for years. Most have their own wineries, relationships with the grape growers and have been recognized for their accomplishments around the country and world.

From Aerospace engineers to classically trained winemakers, the winemakers each bring a unique perspective to the project and their wines. This allows us to have super natural wines under the same brand as incredibly classic styles.

Each winemaker has a vision and we work with them to identify vineyards, craft blends and look to the future.

The founder of this project was born and raised on Orcas before a career as a sommelier, importer and brand manager that took him around the world: From an internship with Bob Betz to running the wine program for Michael Mina at The Bellagio to working with Bodegas Ontañon in Rioja Spain.

Then back home to the island.

This is a collection of some of our favorite people, grapes, regions and artists. It’s an expression of travel and life. The wines come from all over but the heart is firmly on Orcas Island.