Talk to the field hand, the cellar worker or the vineyard manager and you sense pride. Archery Summit s wine earns outstanding awards from Wine Spectator and industry accolades because of Gary Andrus ability to predict trends and his continued interest in experimental viticultural techniques and clonal research. A passion to create brought me to this point in my life. Maybe I can t paint like Van Gogh, but I m proud of my masterpieces - every wine that I make. Every facet of winemaking from clonal selection to blending decisions is energizing for me.
Any winemaker can make a great wine in a great year.
What distinguishes winemakers is the ability to make a good wine in a bad year. 1994 will be remembered as a great vintage. We see 1996 as a excellent vintage and 1997 will have great reviews in the Dundee Hills and mixed reviews depending on crop load at other sites. I m very proud our wines have earned recognition, especially in those demanding years.