Episode 36 | Peter Devison’s journey to Washington winemaking - Decanted

Peter Devison

Owner | Winemaker, Devison Vineyards

Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Peter Devison has journeyed around the globe to develop his skills as a winemaker, including stints in the service industry in British Columbia, an education in Enology, Christchurch, New Zealand, where he ended up working several harvests and eventually to Eastern Washington, where he entered our wine scene working for notable names like Vin du Lac, Tsillan Cellars, Waterbrook, Precept, Willow Crest, Alder Ridge Wines, Cadaretta and EFESTE. Peter has now joined with his wife Kelsey, a force in wine sales, marketing, and importing, to create their own Devison Vintners label.

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