It begins as an opportunity Our Story

Dick Shaw began his career in the vineyard world in 1981. He along with several co-investors met with the father of Washington viticulture, Dr. Walter Clore, who advised them on their first planting of a 100-acre plot on the Wahluke Slope. Dr. Clore counseled them on the ideal location and varietals to plant. It was a rough start, and when it came time to invest more capital in the venture, Dick was the sole investor to do so.

Turns into a dream Persistence & Passion

Unwilling to give up, Dick learned through trial and error which grapes to pull and which grapes to nurture. He continued to hone his skill and learn the art of growing and maintaining superior wine grapes, consulting with experts in the industry. His hard work and dedication to the craft have paid off. The original 100-acre planting on the Wahluke Slope has grown to over 1,250 acres. Over thirty-five years later he and his wife, Wendy, currently own more than 3,000 acres under vine in Washington State's top growing regions.

The path forward The Shaw's

In this renowned wine-growing region, Dick and Wendy are true stewards of the land. The Shaw’s were named Growers of the Year in 2015 and were inducted into the Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame in 2018. They continue to be active members of the wine community moving beyond grape growing, introducing new ways to bring the land to your hand.

Other Accolades
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Mike Macmorran, Winemaker / Partner

Mark Ryan Winery

"Marshall Edwards and his incredible crew farm half of the fruit we bring into our facility in Walla Walla. The reason for this is simple: year in and year out the fruit produced is exceptional. There is a true desire throughout the Shaw Vineyard group to meet and exceed our expectations and they put in the work to meet those goals every step of the way."

The Vision Land to the Hand

From the land to the hand speaks of the Shaw’s vision to offer all you need to enjoy the gift of wine. It starts on the precious land the grapes are grown on, to their crush facility and own winery, Henry Earl Estates. With the additions of a new winery building and tiny houses on Red Mountain, or visiting Shaw Island, they are creating new ways to bring wine into your hand and enjoy every moment of this wonderful life.

Our Sustainability

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."
—Helen Keller The Team

The Shaw’s listen to the industry and hand-select the best fit for their team. Together, with Dick still at the helm, they press forward with a shared passion for producing the best fruit possible for their customers.

Dick & Wendy Shaw

Dick & Wendy Shaw Owners &
Founders

Dick & Wendy Shaw

In 1981 Dick Shaw, would follow his parent’s path of hard work and entrepreneurship by planting his first 100 acres of vines near Mattawa. At the time of this first planting DIck had no previous farming experience, having previously worked at a Tacoma mill on a glue gang, and in 1969 starting a public corporation which built apartment buildings. Taking a chance on a new business venture (vineyards) would prove to be an excellent choice for Dick.

Dick and Wendy met and together they planted 900 additional acres of vines on the Wahluke Slope, and Wendy started a custom vineyard harvesting business, West Harvesting. With this harvesting company she was able to harvest all of Shaw Vineyards and the surrounding vineyards. She still owns eight harvesting machines today but leaves the strenuous business of harvest to the younger generations. The Shaws currently harvest all of their own vineyards and provide custom harvesting options for other vineyard owners.

The Shaws now own more than 3000 acres planted in eastern Washington, which include about 450 acres on Red Mountain AVA. Their vineyards include partnerships with Quintessence and Obelisco Vineyards, also on Red Mountain. In 2014, Dick and Wendy brought their love of Washington’s wines to the heart of downtown Walla Walla in the historic 1879 Kennedy building. It was there they opened Henry Earl Estates to honor their fathers, Henry Shaw and Earl West.

Dick still oversees all aspects of the business, continuing to plant more grapes. As he nears 80-years-old, he has no plans of slowing down.

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MARSHALL-EDWARDS

Marshall Edwards Vineyard Operations
Manager

Marshall

With over 30 years of experience in viticulture, Marshall Edwards has played a significant role in some of Washington's largest vineyards, working hand-in-hand with notable winemakers. Many winemakers rely on his passion for excellence and his keen understanding of the vines, soil, and water to deliver the quality of the fruit they desire.

Named 2017 Grower of the Year award by the Washington Winegrowers (formerly the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers), Edwards is the vineyard operations manager for Shaw Vineyards and Northwest Vineyard Management. He oversees Quintessence and Shaw vineyards on Red Mountain, regarded in the top tier of Washington vineyards. His team also manages Obelisco, a 30-acre vineyard that produces grapes for Doug Long’s Obelisco Estate.

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Katrina Cantu

Katrina Cantu C.F.O. &
Operations

Katrina

Katrina brings to the team 11-years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on wineries and vineyards. She was previously the Chapter President of Washington State Certified Public Accountants and currently serves as Secretary/ Treasurer of Board for Red Mountain AVA Alliance.

She attended classes at Golden Gate University, University of Sonoma, and UC Davis in California, where was part of the UC Davis Wine Executive Program and later earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting in 2005 from Central Washington University, while working full-time at a fruit packing facility. She went on to earn her Masters degree in Professional Accountancy in 2006 at Central Washington University.

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Eduardo Zaragoza

Eduardo Zaragoza Vineyard Manager

Juan Torres

Juan Torres Assistant Vineyard Manager

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John Dyer Irrigation Specialist