Gamache Vintners
Gamache Vintners was a family-owned winery in Prosser, Washington, established by brothers Bob and Roger Gamache, known for handcrafted wines from their historic Columbia Valley vineyard, but the tasting room closed in 2021 after the vineyard was sold, with remaining wines sold off, marking the end of the winery brand despite the vineyard’s legacy continuing under Sagemoor.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
