A brief history
Welcome to Van Patten Cellars, a family-owned winery with a family history of making wine in Idaho. Our story begins with brothers Curt and Michael Van Patten, who grew up on a farm in the Magic Valley where their father, Howard, made fruit wine.
Curt, a University of Idaho Forestry graduate, worked in the field until he retired from Idaho Power in 2020. But he never lost the tradition for winemaking and continued to make his own wine over the years.
Michael, with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Idaho, developed his winemaking skills through Viticulture and Enology classes at Treasure Valley Community College. When he's not working at a leading semiconductor company, he's meticulously tending to the winemaking process.
Before they established Van Patten Cellars, Curt and Michael each planted their own vineyards, honing their winemaking skills and perfecting their craft. Today, they are proud to offer a range of high-quality wines, made with passion and expertise.
Join us at Van Patten Cellars and become a part of our story. We look forward to sharing our wines with you. Cheers!
