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Kevin Mott, Winemaker (right):
Kevin Mott graduated from The College of Idaho with a degree in Chemistry. He began his career in the wine industry in 1986 at Ste. Chapelle Winery in Caldwell, Idaho, progressing from Cellar Worker and Laboratory Technician to Winemaker. In 1999 he was responsible for the development of Chalone Wine Group's Sagelands Vineyard in Washington's Yakima Valley and acted as General Manager and Winemaker until moving to Canoe Ridge Vineyard in 2002. Mott served as Winemaker there, overseeing both winery and vineyard operations. He came to Woodward Canyon in the summer of 2003 as Winemaker.
Rafa Sifuentes, Cellar Master (second from the right):
Rafa started his long career at Woodward Canyon working in the Estate Vineyard. After working in the vineyard for five years, Rafa came to work at the winery and has been in his role as Cellar Master for the past five years. Rafa and his wife have two beautiful children and are expecting their third child. "It is a pleasure to work at Woodward Canyon", says Rafa. It is a pleasure to have him here!
Manuel Reyes, Cellar Crew (left):
Manuel is 23 and was born in Durango, Mexico. He and his family immigrated to the United States in 1995, thanks to his dad. His father worked for Woodward Canyon in the Estate Vineyard and still works there today. Manuel joined the Woody team before the harvest of 2003. He has a three-year old daughter and a one-month old baby boy. He enjoys working for Woodward Canyon and hopes to be at Woodward for a long time.
Kiko Reyes, Cellar Crew (second from the left):
Kiko’s real name is Francisco, but everyone calls him Kiko. He was born in Durango, Mexico and immigrated along with his family to the U.S. in 1995. Actually, Kiko and Manuel are brothers. Kiko started at Woodward Canyon in 2002. He has a beautiful baby girl and is expecting a baby boy at the beginning of February. He loves working at Woodward!
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Lowden, Washington 99360
