family background / James grew up in Woodinville, Washington, and earned an environmental science degree from the University of Idaho. After his degree, he toured California vineyards and fell in love with farming, diving into viticulture courses at Walla Walla Community College. age / 34 crops / Grapes business / Vineyard manager at Hedges Family Estate How did you get your start? I didn’t know much about Washington wines before entering Walla Walla Community College. How I got into this industry is a little odd. Most people I know in this industry have a degree in viticulture. When I was […]
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