--Dan pictured on the right, with brother Mark on left and Maysy--

Dan's philosophy is "Winemaking is science applied to art."

A native of Michigan, Dan took his undergraduate and Master's degrees in enology from Michigan State University. Upon graduation, he accepted a position with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates as a research winemaker, honing his production skills with red wines at Chateau Ste. Michelle's Canoe Ridge Winery, and with whites and premium red wines as Assistant Winemaker at Columbia Crest.

Armed with a sense of humor and a desire to work in a closely-knit team environment, Dan joined Dunham Cellars as Winemaker in early 2008. He strives to demonstrate his passion for wine in every bottle.

In his spare time, Dan enjoys to cook and spend time with friends over a glass of wine (and yes, sometimes, a cold beer!) He has been a drummer for more than 20 years and greatly enjoys fly-fishing. daniel@dunhamcellars.com