About Us
With winemaking roots dating back to prohibition-era Chicago, the Ferrelli family was destined to own a winery. In 2005, Daniel Ferrelli, aka “Big Papa,” opened the EFESTE winery alongside his daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Kevin Taylor.
After only a year of production, EFESTĒ landed at #15 on the Wine Spectator Top 100. This early success set the stage for numerous accolades, with our wines consistently earning an average score of over 91+ points. Notably, EFESTĒ produced the highest-rated Chardonnay (2009 Lola – 96 pts) out of Washington State.
In 2007, we expanded by purchasing vineyards in the Red Mountain and Yakima Valley AVAs. By 2013, these grapes became the foundation of our flagship red blend, Final Final.
We proudly produced our first estate wine in 2014, marking a significant milestone. Today, 85% of our wines are produced with Estate-grown fruit from our three Estate vineyards: Angela’s Vineyard, Oldfield Estate Vineyard, and Taylor Mag Vineyard.
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What Makes EFESTĒ Unique?
Our Commitment to Quality Extends Far Beyond the Bottle
90% of our Wine is Sourced from Premier Washington AVA's: Red Mountain & Yakima Valley, Guaranteeing Consistent Quality & True Terrior Expression
Minimal Additives
No Added Sugar, No Commercial Yeasts & Sulfite Levels 70% below US Standards & Well Below EU Guidelines
Glyphosate-Free Vineyards
Regluarly Tested & Farmed Using Regenerative, Eco-Friendly Practices
Showcasing the Beauty of Washington State Terroir
Wine As Nature Intended; Nothing Added, Nothing Needed
We believe in a minimal intervention approach to winemaking, allowing the natural qualities of our grapes to shine from first leaf to harvest, through fermentation, aging, and finally into bottle. When you enjoy a glass of EFESTĒ wine, you can be sure you're drinking a high-quality wine with:
No unnecessary additives
No artificial dyes, flavors, or sugars
No commercial yeast
Grapes farmed without Glyphosates
Guided by an old-world philosophy, we take a hands-off approach throughout every stage of winemaking. Through native fermentation and minimal intervention, our wines showcase pure fruit expression, distinct varietal character, and the unmistakable influence of our unique Washington terroir.
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