Capital Call Vintners’ wines showcase fruit produced on their two estate vineyards: Windhorse Vineyard and Wheatfield Vines Vineyard. Their love for the land and a passion for farming gave rise to their goal of creating delicious wines that honor the unique characteristics and unparalleled growing conditions of this renowned region.

Steve Bruere and Alan Busacca met in 2016 during a chance introduction while collaborating on a large agricultural asset outside of Walla Walla. Alan was retained to evaluate the potential to convert a portion of the farm to wine grapes and Steve was engaged as the real estate broker to oversee the property sale. Immediately a strong friendship formed between Alan and Steve as they bonded through their love of land and fine wine.

After showing Steve his vineyard located in the Columbia Gorge AVA near The Dalles, Oregon, and detailing his vision for its development, Alan asked Steve to join him as a partner in Windhorse Vineyard. Steve, with a knack for both farming and real estate immediately understood the opportunity and became Alan’s partner to see the vision of developing Windhorse into a world-class vineyard.

As Steve began to build his real estate business in the Pacific Northwest, he was presented with the opportunity to purchase a second vineyard which he seized. Wheatfield Vines Vineyard is nestled in the Walla Walla Valley on the edge of the Blue Mountains.

Throughout the farming and development of the two vineyards, Steve and Alan quickly learned the lesson that many in the wine industry know too well. To make a small fortune in the wine business, you must first start with a large fortune.

This principle became the flagship and foundation of Capital Call Vintners founded by Alan and Steve’s wife, Nikki. Just as the story has deepened and become richer over the years, so too has this friendship and their commitment to making great wines.

Learn more here: https://capitalcallvintners.com