Our Story
Dedicated to
wine making since 2002
Since 2002, Aanpama Wines have been passionately dedicated to winemaking, nurturing Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with expert care and a commitment to excellence. Our vineyards embody a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, producing wines that celebrate the art of the vine.
Peggy Hoag
Owner & Grower
Our Story
When I was a child, I would lay on my back in the grass envisioning land, with a rim rock above, a river in front and open rolling land between. I drew this picture over and over as a child.
In my mid 20’s my dream resurfaced. I now dreamt of finding land that would feed my soul; Land on a river in the country with wide open spaces, sunshine, and long sight lines.
In 1997, I began my search. One day, I was flying up the Gorge with a friend, telling him about my search, how I had not found my dream property yet. He suggested that I go further up the Columbia on the Washington side. He told me what I was describing existed along that stretch of the Columbia River.
The next week end I drove up to a real estate company in Goldendale. They told me they had nothing like I described, except 420 acres of remote land on the river with no water, no power and no road.
Now to turn it into my home. At first that home was two wall tents; The frequent wind was not my friend. Soon the spring was developed, the first grape vines planted, a road put in, electricity installed, and a well drilled.
Progress slowed through the 2008-2012 downturn, but my vision stayed clear. It was during this time that I built a small home on my land.
What I learned during my journey sculpted who I was, yet I still believed my dream of living on my land full time was in the distant future. However, when the uncertainties of 2020 arrived, I moved onto my land.
Our history of winemaking
Heritage & History
2002
The Beginning
The first vines were planted on the southeast blocks, featuring the Italian varietal Sangiovese.
2005-2008
Expansion of the Vineyard
- The Aanpama vintages were produced from the original 84 vines planted in 2002.
- In 2006, the southeast block was expanded to increase production.
2012
Propagation of the Vineyard
The northeast block of Sangiovese was planted using vine starts propagated from the original 84 plants.
2018
Cabernet Sauvignon Added to Vineyard
The 3-acre west block of Cabernet Sauvignon was planted.
2021
First Harvest of Cabernet Sauvignon
The first harvest of Cabernet Sauvignon was gathered from the 4-acre west block planted in 2018.
2023
First Bottling of our Cabernet Sauvignon
A new 100% Cabernet bottling was introduced, inspired by the Klipsun-style Cabernet, showcasing the distinct character of the vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon.