Seattle Magazine’s Winemaker of the Year is Chris Peterson

Seattle Magazine has named Chris Peterson of Avennia in Woodinville as the 2017 Winemaker of the Year.

Peterson was a student in the first Enology and Viticulture classes Walla Walla Community College in 2003 learning under the late Stan Clarke.

Peterson moved to Woodinville to continue his wine career after graduating from WWCC and his skills led him to partnering with Damon Huard and Dan Marino with the Passing Time Winery.

This was Seattle Magazine's 12th Annual Wine Awards where they name winemaker of the year, winery of the year, up-and-coming wineries and much more.