
ENTIAT WINES
ENTIANT means “place of grassy water” and refers to the indigenous Entiat people and the Entiat River in Washington state. Husband and wife team Dan and Kelly Issig, along with their two young daughters, named their winery Entiat to recognize and appreciate the native tribe and pay tribute to their accomplishments and contributions to the Washington area.
ENTIAT focuses on North Central Washington, including Lake Chelan, the upper portions of the Columbia Valley, Rocky Reach AVA, and the Okanogan Valleys and source their fruit from exceptional growers. They chose this area because of the unique glacial deposits in the soil, allowing them to minimize inputs and additives and also for the distinctive climate, which slows the ripening of the grapes and extends their time on the vine. ENTIAT capitalizes on the natural environment featuring wines with depth and character and that reflect the terroir.
Dane knows what he’s doing and has quite the portfolio. He studied Enology & Viticulture at College Cellars of Walla Walla, Along with his work with ENTIAT he is currently the Winemaker for a small winery called Eleven. He’s had experience as the Production Winemaker for Guardian Cellars, Viticulturist for Milbrandt Vineyards, and Assistant Winemaker at Cadaretta/Buried Cane. Other previous winery experience includes Corliss, Artifex, and Seven Hills in Walla Walla and internships at wineries in Margaret River and Barossa Valley, Australia, Casablanca in Chile, and the Willamette Valley.