For most people who love wine, there is one experience that began their passion for fine wine. Our's began with a bottle of ’79 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley that Dan's brother gave to us as a wedding gift. We opened the bottle one evening to accompany Kaori’s famous Osso Bucco and we fell in love with it. That experience along with many that followed, eventually inspired us to try the "Grand Winery Experiment".

Dan first started making wine with grapes from Paso Robles, Ca with members of the Friday Afternoon Wine Group (FAWG). There were some hit and miss vintages but the experience was valuable. After having our first daughter, Madison, we decided to move to the Seattle area and discovered the wonderful wines that are now being made in Washington.

In January of 2004, Dan met Dave Stephenson of Stephenson Cellars at the Washington Association of Wine Grapes Growers annual convention. They became quick friends and conversation soon centered around the possibility of starting Crutcher Family Cellars. Through much help from Dave, several months later the licensing nightmare was complete and we had our first wine in barrel.

Our wines are designed to accompany a meal and we feel strongly that meals should be enjoyed as a family. We hope that before each meal, you will hold up a glass of Crutcher Family Cellars wine and say a toast to your family and friends.

Cheers,
Dan, Kaori, Madison and Lauren Crutcher.