Brand Story

When we set out on this wine venture in 2000, Copeland Vineyard didn’t even have a name. In fact, when our family made the decision to add a vineyard & winery to its farming portfolio, we were merely “the help” (tractor drivers, forklift operators, El Ranchito take-out retrievers). Our childhood “summers on the farm” became “life on the farm” as we became increasingly involved with the new & exciting wine project. Even before we began making wine, we were drawn to the experience of it. Our fondest memories were those of family & friends with lively conversation, laughter & an intriguing assortment of wine. One could argue that five generations of Yakima Valley farming pulsing through our veins predisposed us to dirty fingernails & an inherent love of the land.