Saint Laurent

Inspired by a Patron Saint Named by Wine Press Northwest Magazine as the "2007 Winery to Watch," and the first vineyard and winery owner to be named as "Growers of the Year" in 2007 by Good Fruit Grower Magazine, it's ironic this winery's namesake is the patron saint of the poor—until you read further to see this saint also watches over wine grape growers and vintners.

It then becomes a fitting name indeed, especially since it was the maiden name of co-owner Laura Laurent Mrachek who, along with husband Michael Mrachek, began growing cherries on four acres in the Wenatchee Valley back in 1978.