Hightower Cellars

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Two energetic, twenty-something Seattlites launched Hightower Cellars with an idealistic fantasy of creating an exceptional, high-quality wine that would enhance enjoyment of everyday life. Renting a non-descript warehouse space in Woodinville--former home to a few prominent wineries in Washington State--the young couple dove into their dream while keeping their day jobs. Months of hands-on cellar rat work and diligent research in their free time paid off with ovations of their inaugural release of 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon. Case production steadily increased from 220 to 1200 cases over the next six years, along with a purchase of pristine vinifera-worthy real estate on Red Mountain, complete with water rights-a rare & unusual find in a Washington agricultural region. Kelly & Tim Hightower, one of Washington State's first married co-winemakers, compose delicious, supple, age-worthy Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons from a wide array of vineyards in three distinct appellations. In 1996, Tim was introduced to co-worker Kelly Coughlin, and many hours were spent talking wine during their shared commute from Seattle to Woodinville. Their infatuation for each other and wine was mutual, and this led to their brilliant yet bank-blowing idea to start their own winery a year later. Since its inception, Tim and Kelly have shared all of the responsibilities of Hightower Cellars, which include those as a winemaker, accountant, marketer, forklift-operator and janitor. When they're not busy running the winery, they seek out the culinary jewels of eastern Washington, and throw dinner parties for friends and industry members. Kelly researches the recipes, which Tim then masterfully creates in the kitchen. One might say that Tim and Kelly make a complementary blend.

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