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 Waterbrook Winery was founded in 1984 by Eric
and Janet Rindal and is located in Washington State's lovely Walla Walla
Valley. Their name was chosen
to complement the translation from Nez Perce Indian dialect for the name
Walla Walla, meaning "running water". Production has slowly increased
to a total of 30,000 cases annually.
Grapes are purchased from some of Columbia Valley's finest and oldest
vineyards:
RED MOUNTAIN - Yakima Valley
The area's southwestern slope has produced some of the most coveted grapes
in the Columbia Valley and sealed its reputation as one of the top sights
for superlative fruit in Washington State. The unique combination of
topography, soil, altitude and microclimate produce the perfect environment
for red wine grapes. Growers include Klipsun Vineyard, Ciel du Cheval
and Red Mountain Vineyard.
WATERBROOK VINEYARD - Walla Walla Valley
Planted in the spring of 1998 this twelve acre Estate Chardonnay vineyard
is in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley. The vineyard's growth is consistent
and uniform but not overly vegitative, showing great potential in the
years ahead. It's first harvest is successful with low tonage and exceptional
flavored fruit.
Winemaker Eric Rindal
 Considering that Waterbrook co-owner and winemaker Eric Rindal is so youthful
and energetic these days, he was barely of drinking age when he helped
L'Ecole No. 41 with their first crush. That experience did more to fire
his wine passion than it did to discourage him, and he started Waterbrook
Winery in 1984.
From the very beginning, Eric has sought to produce the very type of wines
he likes to drink--supple and well extracted. Of course, winemaking isn't
the only thing that occupies his thoughts. He loves flying, and owns his
own plane, which he uses to give guests airborne tours around the Walla
Walla area vineyards.
Originally from Seattle, Eric chose winemaking for the lifestyle it seemed
to offer. It likely never occurred to him that he'd be working so hard
and spending many sleepless nights during harvest, crush and bottling.
The Label Art
 The Waterbrook philosophy of combining traditional winemaking with modern
technology is reflected in the Waterbrook label. Local impressionist artist
Aaron Burgess collaborates with high tech graphic designers of Giordano
Kearfott to create a modern label with a classic element.
Aaron Burgess's bold strokes of vibrant color throughout his landscape
of Mill Creek speak for themselves in the Waterbrook label. A self-taught
painter, Burgess took his education into his own hands at the age of
15. With his departure from conventional education, he continued his
studies in art history and ancient European literature.
Burgess strives to combine both the structure
and the aesthetics of the natural world into an everlasting image on
canvas. "Works of art should
appeal to both experts and the interested laymen," says Burgess.
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