BILL MECHEM-Winemaker

Bill moved to Washington state in the spring of 2003 from Massachusetts in pursuit of creating great Washington wines.  After working 6 years as a chef/manager, he gained an extensive knowledge of wines and their affinity to food.  Once in Washington state, Bill excelled at creating highly regarded wines along side some of the states best winemakers.  Bill has always had an urge to make wine in his own style.  Thus, Whisper Ridge Winery was created allowing Bill to fulfill his need to create classical wines with his own twist. Bill is very passionate about his work and will go to any extreme to produce a great bottle of wine.

MANDY HANSEN-Wine Sales/Marketing
Mandy is a self-declared farmer's daughter. She has spent much of her life around the Yakima Valley experiencing and learning about Washington's blessed ability to produce wonderful grapes and wine. It is no wonder Mandy is so interested in perfecting, producing, tasting and of course selling fantastic wine!  She has also completed the Wine Marketing and Sales certificate through Y.V.C.C. and loves learning more about wine.  Mandy has a B.A. in Psychology from Western Washington University and is also a graduate of the Ag/Forestry Leadership Program Class of 29.  In the winter she loves coaching the freestlye team at White Pass Ski Area and was once a ski racer for White Pass and Sun Valley ski teams!  You can usually find Mandy traveling around the Pacific Northwest selling wine and making you laugh.  If you know and meet her, you realize that 'whisper' is not part of her personality.  Cheers!