Our Story
Growing up in agriculture was ingrained in both of us from a young age. Audrey started in Oregon later moving to Washington and Seth on his family’s farm in Eastern Washington. After meeting in college, a little luck, and agreeing on life’s simple views the stars aligned. We got married and Seth went back to school for enology.
A few years passed and we agreed to move from Seattle to take over our family’s vineyards and start Upsidedown Wine. From there we farmed our vineyards and expanded into our own production space while opening a tasting room in downtown Hood River, OR in 2018 and Cle Elum, WA in 2022. Between raising a young family and working with family there is never dull moment. In fact after friends asking what you do in wine country we were inspired to show a glimpse through our @Usdoingwine account on Instagram.
Farming
As vignerons we are only here for a short time, but carry a large responsibility to cultivate healthy soils for generations to come. Over the last decade we have transitioned to a combination of organic and regenerative farming. Every step in the vineyard is important as we do all of our work by hand while staying conscious of every tractor pass and herbicide that was once said to be “safe.” Our belief is we can encourage native flora throughout the estate which in turn will help create a natural healthy environment for biodiversity and bring balance to the vineyard.
winemaking
Heavy hands in the vineyard and light hands in the cellar is our approach. Every year we push each site into a distinctive style that the terroir lends itself towards. We feel each vineyard has a unique personality and it is up to us to help it shine. We listen to the vine through the flavor of fruit for picking decisions and let native yeast express the wines. This is how we stay honest to ourselves and paint a picture of what we were given that vintage. That is how we believe in crafting the perfect wine.
Bigger than us.
We believe we are not only here to make the best quality wine possible to share with friends but also have an impact on others. For some they are able to give time and for us it is through wine. We sponsor a variety of non-profits that we have been involved with over the years. From the National Kidney Foundation to the fight to end human trafficking with A21. The organizations listed below have always stayed close to our hearts and we always look forward to doing our part in helping them flourish.
** 2024 RESCUE ROSÈ CASE SALE IS LIVE **
The sun is out and it’s time to stock up on your favorite Rosè for the summer days ahead!
First here are some fun facts about our #RescueRosé
1. Our Rosé is 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown for a specific style that is produced without adding water, acid, proteins, or any of that other junk that gets added. Just the good stuff! 🍇
2. We call it Rescue Rosé because of our love for rescue animals (we miss ya Turk)! Also, a portion of the proceeds go to support @humanesociety!
3. We are one of the few ones that produce a Rosè of Nebbiolo in @wa_state_wine
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Now, the part you really want to hear:
40% off cases for our club members
20% off cases for non-club
(while supplies last | available online at the link in our bio & in our Cle Elum tasting room)
☀️ PS: It’s about to get too hot to ship wine so we have a small window this weekend so order asap while it lasts!
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#cleelum #minimalintervention #wawine #DRINKupsidedown
See you soon Seattle! 🤩
Our winemaker, Seth, will be pouring at the Trade & Media Tasting on June 1st alongside 80+ WA wineries from across the state.
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Interested in attending? Please reach out to David Flaherty (dflaherty@washingtonwine.org) on the Washington Wine team for more information.
#wawine #washingtonwine #redmountain #seattle #seattleevents
Nomad X Upsidedown Wine!
Join us at Nomad on Thursday, May 14th for a wine tasting + dinner!
The evening begins with a guided tasting experience lead by @usdoingwine, starting with a welcome pour of our sparkling Candy Mountain Pét-Nat, followed by a lineup that highlights both vineyard expression and variety!
Following the tasting, guests will enjoy a seated, family-style dinner by @nomad.mercantile
Tickets available at the link in our bio!
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#winemakerdinner #seatedtasting #wawine #upsidedownwine #drinkupsidedownwine
Have you met our new rescue pup Shep? From dumped on a farm to farm living. If you visit us on Red Mountain you will find him lounging in the shadows. Basking in the morning sun or chasing bunnies in the Grenache.
#redmtnava #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #dogsofwine #wawine
You’re the steady hand behind it all. We really don’t know how you do it!
Happy Mother’s Day to the moms who keep everything flowing.
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#wawine #mothersday #upsidedownwine #drinkupsidedownwime
We are back with another Book Swap! 📚 5.31 • 4pm
This time, we’re teaming up with Cle Elum’s favorite self-serve farm stand for a night of good wine, books & baked goods.
Come at 4pm with a good-condition used book, ready to swap. Think Secret Santa, but for books!
Barb’s baked goods will be available for purchase while we host the blind-style book exchange. Bring your cash (or she accepts Venmo).
Please wrap your book, and include a tag that shares its overall theme (romance, thriller, memoir, feel-good, etc.).
Glass specials + bottle bundles will be available as well.🍷
DM us if you will be here!!
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#cleelumevents #cleelum #bookswap #suncadia #roslyn
What a day! Thanks for coming out to the winery to celebrate with us, and taste through our new set of wines that we are proud of! 🍇
Thank you for believing in Upsidedown, we could not do what we love without you!
See you next Spring at the winery, and of course, hopefully sooner! 🍷
@upsidedownwine • @kitzkefamilyvineyards • @thedevilisaliarwine • @usdoingwine
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#redmtnava #redmountainava #springrelease #washingtonwine #wawinery
A little look back at last month’s pruning with the team! 2026’s gonna be a good one. ✂️🍇
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