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Norman Christianson

Norman Christianson's passion for wine took him across five continents as he searched for the perfect location for his vineyard. His eye as a trained geologist recognized the unique setting in Palisade, CO: the cobblestone bench, abundant water, fertile soil, cool mountain breezes and low humidity - all perfect for growing high-altitude wine grapes. He combined his passion and vision into this estate vineyard and winery that consistently creates award-winning wines.

Ellen Christianson

Ellen Christianson is driven to make the best wines possible. Her love of wine is closely matched by her love of family. She has been intimately involved in the dreaming, planning and implementation of creating Canyon Wind Cellars from its very inception.

Robert Pepi

Robert Pepi is a world-renown Napa winemaker who joined Canyon Wind Cellars to contribute his expertise in winemaking. Under his careful supervision and direction, Canyon Wind Cellars has produced many award-winning estate wines that put them on the map.

Jay Christianson

Jay Christianson grew up working on the family estate and as an adult found his own love of wine and winemaking. His role at Canyon Wind Cellars is as part of the marketing team. Jay is committed to sharing the legacy of the Canyon Wind Cellars, producing the finest estate wines that the land, wind, sun and river will yield.

Ken Simmons

Ken Simmons possesses a unique knowledge essential to propelling the Christianson family vision and passion to a national level. Ken has worked for one of the largest distributors in the country and brings his determination and expertise to grow the Canyon Wind Cellars brand well beyond Colorado.


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