The Home of Donedei Wines

In 1997, Carolyn Lakewold and her husband Fred Goldberg planted a small experimental vineyard on property near Tenino, Washington. The following year construction on their small, well-appointed, and charming winery was begun adjacent to their vineyard. The first crush for Donedei wines was in 1998, with the first commercial release being the Donedei 1999 Merlot. In 2000, a Cabernet Sauvignon was produced. Grape sources for both wines are predominantly from Red Mountain with other select vineyards also being utilized. These first releases were met with instant critical acclaim and the winery has quickly gathered a cult following.

Donedei, translated from French origins, is "Gift of God." The wine takes its name from a farmhouse in southern France, near Cannes, that has been part of Carolyn and Fred's life for over 15 years.

Carolyn Lakewold chosen for Grand Reve Vintners Collaboration Series

Donedei winemaker Carolyn Lakewold has been chosen by Grand Reve Vintners to participate in a collaborative winemaking project utilizing fruit from renowned vineyard Ciel du Cheval, located in the famed Red Mountain AVA. Known for her powerfully elegant wines, Carolyn produced the only Merlot in the series. A "dream team" of Washington winemakers was carefully selected to work with the fruit farmed specifically for this exclusive project. The winemakers include Ben Smith of Cadence, Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery, Ross Mickel of Ross Andrew Winery, and Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery. Available in extremely limited quantities, the wines showcase the finesse, balance and complexity of Ciel du Cheval fruit. Read more...

Carolyn Lakewold christens the world's first hybrid tug, the "Carolyn Dorothy."

The Green Assist Hybrid Tug was built by Foss Maritime, a Seattle-based marine services company specializing in worldwide marine transportation and logistics. Read more about Carolyn and the launch of the "Carolyn Dorothy"...

Pictured above: BIG BOB - a tribute to friend and colleague Bob Andrake of Andrake Cellars. Big Bob is watching over us at all times.