“I guide the wine to its final destination with as few manipulations as possible, making every decision by taste because, ultimately, that's what matters to the person buying a bottle of 14 Hands.” - Keith Kenison, Winemaker
14 Hands winemaker Keith Kenison has been making wines in Washington state for more than 15 years. It was his interest in winemaking that brought him to Washington, and over the years his expertise in enology and winemaking blossomed.
In 2002 Keith was named winemaker for 14 Hands; he ‘took the reins’ and crafted the debut vintages - the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Keith hand crafts soft reds and fresh, crisp whites that capture the essence of the Horse Heaven Hills. "I take a practical approach to winemaking and let the fruit express itself," Keith says. "I guide it to its final destination with as few manipulations as possible, making every decision by taste because, ultimately, that's what matters to the person buying a bottle. I love making a style of wine that I enjoy and experience."