2008 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year
By Andy Perdue
Photos by Jackie Johnston
Wine Press Northwest chose Dunham Cellars for the 2008 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year. A panel of industry judges select the winery based on a set of criteria, including longevity, quality, reputation, industry involvement, facilities and other considerations.  A winery may win the award only once.

When Eric Dunham was just a kid, his dad would dress him up in a tuxedo and have him help a couple of local Walla Walla winemakers at events. Back then, there were only a couple of Walla Walla wineries: Leonetti Cellars and Woodward Canyon. Talk about inspiration. "They let me taste some of the wines," Dunham admitted with a sly grin. "I started asking questions. I've wanted to make wine since I was 10." said Dunham, co-owner and winemaker of Dunham Cellars, our 2008 Pacific Norwest Winery of the Year.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, Dunham...