When Stanislaw Stepniewski purchased
Windy Point Fruit Ranch in 1972, he was struck by the similarity
to vineyards he had seen in Europe. Though Stanislaw never fulfilled
his dream to grow grapes here, his son Mike has brought the vision
to fruition. Even the pioneer homesteaders who planted this
land in the 1890's recognized it as a unique site for growing
fruit. Mike & Liz Stepniewski believe that uniqueness will
translate into world-class wines.
Mike brings more than 34 years
of farming experience to the vineyard, along with a hard-earned
reputation for producing fruit of the very highest standards.
His passion for architecture reflects in the design and construction
of our Napa Valley style tasting room, designed and built to showcase
Windy Point's breathtaking views of the Yakima Valley. Winemaker
Liz, after thirteen years as a teacher of the blind and visually impaired,
hones her craft while raising a family, and excelling in both.
Mike & Liz are inveterate cooks and have designed a professional
kitchen as the centerpiece of the tasting room. Visitors will
enjoy pairing our elegant wines with both classic and whimsical
cuisine, as the mood and occasion strike.
Windy Point Vineyards
will remian a boutique winery, producing no more than about 3,000
cases annually. Currently we offer Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, a spiffy little blend called "Pointless Red", Zinfandel, Syrah,
and one of the valley's best Cabernet Franc. Estate grown and
produced wines are now available with the release of the 2002 vintage.
"If
we see that our wine is improving each year, then we will feel we
are fulfilling our original goal; to make high quality wine at an
affordable price in a setting that brings together people interested
not just in wine, but in the expanding of all our horizons."
