Victor started working among the grapes at the early age of 13 as he followed his father, a vineyard foreman who tended vineyards in the Prosser area. Through his teens he continued to learn and practice the craftsmanship of growing the best premium quality grapes possible. He graduated in 2005 from the Walla Walla Institute of Enology and Viticulture, and feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with some of the top rated producers in the Walla Walla Valley, Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills and Rattle Snake Hills AVA’s. Understanding the regions and how the grapes perform in each of them brings Victor to the Wahluke Slope AVA. “I like to think I have an artistic language I share with the grapes, and the wine I humbly bring to your glass is my translation”.
After seeing the aspects and soils of the various sites of the Jones Family Vineyards, Victor knew he was in love again. “There is one vineyard site in particular I can almost say was love at first sight, but I will not say, at least not yet. I must respect my future grape wife.”
Salud,
Victor Palencia
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