SAGE RAT

Italian varieties in WA?!

Absolutely! Taste the beautifully unexpected wines of Sage Rat, where husband-and-wife team Dusty and Whitney are exploring how Yakima Valley’s soils and sunshine can bring Italian grapes to life.

Dusty, born and raised in Yakima Valley, brings 15+ years of winemaking experience (including stints at Seven Hills and Antica Terra) and a passion for sustainable, minimal-intervention winemaking. Whitney’s deep roots in Washington agriculture — shaped by over a decade working on small organic farms — add a thoughtful, grounded perspective to their work.

Together, they farm a small piece of land surrounded by vineyards, their fox-dog Tink, and a crew of barn cats — crafting approachable, site-driven wines that highlight the diversity of Washington’s wine country.