Dunham Cellars

The winery

Founded

1995

Facility

own winery

Other labels

Artist Series

Wines poured

Bordeaux-Style Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Red Blends, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah

On site

Allows Outside Food, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Large Group Friendly (8+), Lite Bites Available (Charcuterie, etc.), Non-Alcoholic Options, Offers Tours, Special Event Facilities

People

• Molly Gait winemaker
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  The winemaker listed in the winery's database is Molly Gait.

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• Ken Hart vineyard manager
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  in close coordination with Dunham's Vineyard Manager, Ken Hart

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• Eric Dunham founder
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  Founding Winemaker Eric Dunham discovered his passion for wine at a young age.

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• Mike Dunham owner
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  Mike, Joanne, and Eric Dunham

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• Joanne Dunham owner
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  Mike, Joanne, and Eric Dunham

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• David Blair owner
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  David and Cheryll Blair were introduced to the Dunhams. They subsequently joined the Dunhams in pursuit of their collective dream

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• Cheryll Blair owner
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  David and Cheryll Blair were introduced to the Dunhams. They subsequently joined the Dunhams in pursuit of their collective dream

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• Robert Campisi winemaker
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  Rob Campisi joined Dunham Cellars in 2008 after making the move from Washington's Puget Sound region to Walla Walla

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• Alie Zagata-Pearson other
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  Alie joined the Dunham team for harvest in 2023 and has since found her place in the lab as our Enologist.

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• Bill Den Hoed viticulturist
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  This sloped, south-facing 70-acre estate vineyard was purchased in the Summer of 2008 as a joint venture between Dunham Cellars and long-time viticulturalists and good friends, Bill and Andy Den Hoed.

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• Andy Den Hoed viticulturist
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  This sloped, south-facing 70-acre estate vineyard was purchased in the Summer of 2008 as a joint venture between Dunham Cellars and long-time viticulturalists and good friends, Bill and Andy Den Hoed.

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• Betty Lewis vineyard manager
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  Lewis Vineyard now comprises 80 acres of vitis vinifera varietals, managed by Betty Lewis and son, Ken Jr.

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Where the fruit comes from

Estate vineyards

• Lewis Estate Vineyard (Columbia Valley) Columbia Valley AVA, Rattlesnake Ridge foothills, 80 acres
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  Lewis Estate Vineyard is located in the Columbia Valley AVA, nestled at the foothills of Rattlesnake Ridge at an elevation of 1,200 feet. This 80-acre vineyard is a small family-owned property managed by Betty Lewis and her son Ken Jr.

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• Kenny Hill Walla Walla Valley, 70 acres
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  This sloped, south-facing 70-acre estate vineyard was purchased in the Summer of 2008

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• Lewis (Columbia Valley) Columbia Valley, 80 acres
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  Lewis Vineyard now comprises 80 acres of vitis vinifera varietals

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• Yellow Bird Vineyard east side of Kenny Hill
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  our sister company Appellation Management Group planted Yellow Bird Vineyard, a dryland vineyard on the east side of Kenny Hill.

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• Kenny Hill Estate Vineyard Walla Walla Valley AVA, Blue Mountain foothills, Mill Creek drainage, 60 acres
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  Kenny Hill Estate Vineyard is located in the Walla Walla Valley AVA, situated in the Blue Mountain foothills approximately five miles east of the winery, up the Mill Creek drainage, at an elevation of 1,450 feet. The sloped, south-facing 70-acre property was purchased in the summer of 2008. By 2023 the estate is fully planted across 60 acres with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Grenache, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay.

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Appellations

• Columbia Valley
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  Lewis Estate Vineyard is located in the Columbia Valley AVA

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• Walla Walla Valley
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  Kenny Hill Estate Vineyard is located in the Walla Walla Valley AVA

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Wines

14 wines, 17 vintages on record. Sources: the winery’s own webstore, The Thief’s sales records (2018–2026-09-14).