Meet Kontos Cellars

Cameron and Becca Kontos, Partner and Winemaker

Growing up in a winemakers household within the Walla Walla Valley, Cameron had a great deal of exposure into the world of wine and winemaking.  Our father, Cliff Kontos of Fort Walla Walla Cellars, is a remarkable mentor and is always excited to share his knowledge of life and of wine.  Cliff is easily the most important influence on Cameron’s life; as a winemaker, husband, father, and a man.  It didn’t take long before he realized that this was his calling and his lifelong connection to his father.

In 2002 he joined Forgeron Cellars, and quickly became a part of their family. After a short time, Cameron was promoted to assistant winemaker.  During his eight years there, Marie-Eve Gilla helped further his knowledge of crafting wines in a traditional French style.  He and Marie still compare notes and enjoy a treasured friendship to this day.

Cameron’s own style of winemaking has evolved and matured with time.  The blending of the Alatus is of primary importance.  He then focuses on blending wines within the same varietial but from various vineyards throughout the Walla Walla Valley.  A very extensive oak program gives him the finishing finesse that make Kontos Cellars wines stand proud.

Cameron and his wife Becca have three daughters, Brynnan, Becket and Brielle.

Cameron and Becca Kontos can be contacted at cameron@kontoscellars.com.

Chris Kontos, Partner

Chris has spent a lifetime working the wheat fields of Eastern Washington and Oregon, working side by side with his father, Cliff.  Farming dry land wheat means you must wear many hats; mechanic, welder/fabricator, book keeper, business manager, commodity trader and equipment operator, to name a few.  Many of these skills have carried over as valuable assets in the wine business as well.  With the addition of some rudimentary graphic design, marketing concepts and wine club management, he is always looking for creative ways to tell the Kontos Cellars story.

Chris has 2 daughters, Taylor and Caimbry.

Chris Kontos can be contacted at chris@kontoscellars.com.

Eric Tatro, Operations Manager

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