Airfield Estates has a deeply rooted history that traces back to 1907 when our founder and great-grandfather, H. Lloyd Miller, pioneered to the northwest settling in Sunnyside, Washington. As an entrepreneur and successful real estate man, H. Lloyd was largely engaged in the buying and selling of farm properties.

By 1920, H. Lloyd had acquired the site where our estate vineyard is located today. At that time, the property did not have access to irrigation water. Over time, H. Lloyd became instrumental in bringing irrigation water to the higher regions of the Yakima Valley. He met directly with President Roosevelt and acquired the political support necessary to get the Roza Canal Project funded.

In 1941, H. Lloyd leased a portion of our family property to the Olympia Air Transport Corporation, which constructed a flight school for hundreds of Army Air Corps pilots during World War II. The buildings erected on the site included a 70-foot water tower, several airplane hangars, a mess hall, barracks, and several smaller storage buildings. Three dirt runways were also formed, each of which was over a half mile long.

The airbase closed in 1944, and in 1946, the buildings were auctioned off to H. Lloyd Miller for $1. This marked the beginning of Airport Ranch. H. Lloyd converted the site of the airbase into his farm headquarters. Shortly thereafter, our property gained access to irrigation water. And Airport Ranch became quite diversified with cattle, hogs, alfalfa, asparagus, potatoes, onions, and oats.

The beginning stages of our estate vineyard took shape when our grandfather, Don Miller, became interested in growing wine grapes. In 1967, Don purchased 3 different varietals, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Cabernet Sauvignon. He planted them the following spring to see what would grow best with the ranch’s climate and soil. The year after that, Don partnered with a local nursery planting 20 different wine grape varietals in greenhouses for propagation.  By 1971, our first commercial planting was established.

Our father, Mike Miller, joined the family farm in 1974. He became highly involved in wine grape production and transitioned our farm into what it is today – 830 acres of wine grapes and 350 acres of Concord juice grapes. We sold our wine grapes exclusively to other wineries until 2005 when Mike founded Airfield Estates Winery.

Evergreen Family Wines is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that express the unique terroir of Washington State. From our estate vineyards on the Wahluke Slope and in the Ancient Lakes of the Columbia Valley, we create wines that highlight the natural beauty and distinctive character of the region. Rooted in family heritage, our team is passionate about winemaking and about sharing that passion with the world. We strive to consistently produce world-class Washington State wines at exceptional value, while advancing consumer education and building strong, lasting relationships with partners who share our commitment to promoting Washington State wine.

At Evergreen Family Wines, quality begins in the vineyard. We carefully tend our vines in some of Washington’s most dynamic growing regions to capture pure, expressive flavors and aromatics. From grape to bottle, we oversee every step of the process, ensuring each wine reflects our exacting standards. Guided by Washington States unmached sustainability and a drive for excellence, we continually innovate to help elevate the reputation and future of Washington State wine.

The brand 'Hedges' started in 1987 by winning a Swedish request for wines. The primary vintages were sourced wines from the Columbia Valley AVA. Hedges Cellars, as it was called, created the first commerical wine blend for sale from WA State. After three years, Tom (born in Richland, WA) and Anne-Marie Hedges (born in Champagne, France), moved from a sourced fruit model to an Estate Grown model, by purchasing land in WA States' most coveted terroir: The Red Mountain AVA. Soon after, Hedges Cellars became Hedges Family Estate, when their son Christophe joined in 2001. Shortly after, their daughter Sarah joined in 2006 and became head winemaker in 2015.

En Français:

La marque « Hedges » a vu le jour en 1987, suite à l'obtention d'un contrat pour la fourniture de vins en Suède. Les premiers millésimes étaient issus de raisins provenant de la région viticole de Columbia Valley AVA. Hedges Cellars, comme elle s'appelait alors, a créé le premier assemblage de vin commercialisé dans l'État de Washington. Trois ans plus tard, Tom (né à Richland, dans l'État de Washington) et Anne-Marie Hedges (née en Champagne, en France) sont passés d'un modèle d'approvisionnement en raisins à un modèle de production à partir de leurs propres vignes, en acquérant des terres dans le terroir le plus prisé de l'État de Washington : la région de Red Mountain AVA. Peu après, Hedges Cellars est devenue Hedges Family Estate, lorsque leur fils Christophe a rejoint l'entreprise en 2001. Leur fille Sarah les a rejoints en 2006 et est devenue œnologue en chef en 2015.

L’Ecole № 41 is a third-generation family-owned, artisan winery located in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on our label.  Founded in 1983, we were the third winery established in the Walla Walla Valley.  We have become one of the most prominent and visible Walla Walla Valley wineries with national and international distribution.

Ste Michelle Wine Estates, the leading wine company in Washington State

Valdemar is a family-owned winery with more than 135 years of history and five generations dedicated to winemaking. Our roots are in Rioja, where we have been crafting wines since 1889, combining respect for the vineyard and tradition with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and an international outlook.

In Rioja DOCa, we work with a wide diversity of estate vineyards across the different subzones, focusing on native grape varieties, single-vineyard wines, and distinctive projects that express the character of the land. This philosophy has positioned Valdemar as one of the leading family wineries in the appellation, with a strong presence in international markets.

In the United States, Valdemar took a decisive step in 2019 with the creation of Valdemar Estates in Washington State, becoming the first non-American winery to produce wine in the region. From Walla Walla Valley, Valdemar Estates crafts wines that showcase the potential of the Pacific Northwest, applying generations of winemaking expertise from Rioja to a new viticultural environment, with a contemporary and open-minded approach.

Today, Valdemar is an international wine project that connects two regions, two cultures, and two ways of understanding wine, united by a single vision: to produce high-quality wines with identity, sense of place, and global ambition.