History

Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard have been mastering and maturing fine wines since 1977. The result of their 30 year passion... a consistent presentation of ever complex, award winning Barnard Griffin wines.

2007

Rob Griffin celebrates thirty years in Washington

2006

Barnard Griffin selected 'Northwest Winery of the Year' out of a field of over 900 wineries by Wine Press Northwest Magazine

2005

Barnard Griffin Merlot appears on Wine Spectator's 'Top 100' List

2002

Barnard Griffin selected Washington Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest Magazine<

1996

Barnard Griffin winery and tasting room built in Richland, Wash.

1994

Barnard Griffin Chardonnay and Reserve Merlot are the only wines served at Microsoft’s first summit of top CEO's

1993

Barnard Griffin Chardonnay served at Clinton Yeltsin summit in Vancouver, British Columbia

1991

Rob leaves position at Hogue to devote full energy to Barnard Griffin

1984

Rob moves to Hogue Cellars, Barnard Griffin production

1983

Rob and Deborah begin production of Barnard Griffin wines, with about 400 cases produced

1980

Deborah Barnard moves to Washington, Rob and Deborah are married

1979

Preston 1978 Chardonnay awarded first ever 'Double Gold' by the Enological Society of the Northwest

1978

Preston Pinot Noir awarded Best of Show at Washington County fair in Hillsboro, Oregon.

1977

Rob moves to Washington State as winemaker at Preston Wine Cellars. At this time there are under ten wineries in Washington

1975

Rob Griffin graduates "Cum Laude" from U.C. Davis with degree in 'fermentation science'