Angela Beck
Angela Beck, our wine's namesake, is already well-known as the creator of Pomegranate, an upscale line of housegoods sold at select stores everywhere. Her eye for design carried over to selecting the majestic sweep of the Savannah Ridge. She predicted the qualities of the soil would be equally special.
Dr. Kim Clawson
Dr. Kim Clawson is a native of Seattle. She owns the winery that bears her family's name. Kim is a proponent and practitioner of integative medicine and views Pinot Noir, a varietal whose quality is entirely dependant on sound agricultural procedures, as the vinous embodiment of that holistic philosophy.
Rob Rosentein
Robert Rosentein is a real estate developer and nationally known wine merchant. He understood and appreciated that quality wine is directly related to the attributes of the land where the grapes are grown -- that's Real Estate! Thus, a "discoverer" of Oregon Pinot Noir, Rob was introduced to Ken Wright in 1992. Starting with the first preparations, including the smallest details, no expense has been spared for the vineyard's development or daily manicure. That dedication continues today.
Antony Beck
Antony Beck has a proclivity for fine wines and dazzling horses. He and his family own and direct Gainesway Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, one of the premier throughbred breeding farms in America. His family also owns the world-renowned Graham Beck Wineries in South Africa. His love of wine, especially Pinot Noir, was his introduction and binding friendship with Rob. Antony is continuously amazed at the beauty of the vineyard and the flavor profile this combination of clones and soil bring forth.
Ken Wright
Ken Wright is considered one of the founding fathers of Wilmatte Valley Pinot Noir. His wines continue to win the highest ratings from the most respected judges. Ken always wants to improve -- even when the quality is superb. He goes the extra step year in and year out to raise the quality benchmark for the Pinot Noir community. Ken always allows and develops each vineyard to express its true "sense of space".
Mark Gould
Mark Gould is recognized throughout the valley for his knowledge and dedication to soil and vineyards. He is praised for his constant vigilence and awareness of state-of-the-art advantages. His practices unleash the spectacular qualities of the soil to enrich the perfectly matched vines.
In Memory of Bandit
Bandit, Mark's constant companion, passed away in the spring of 2008. He'll be remembered for safeguarding our vineyard and gracing our website's homepage. Bandit will always stand sentinel over Savannah Ridge, warding off all things evil.
