Wahluke Wine Co. based in Mattawa, Wash., hired Jeremy Santo as winemaker. Santo will be responsible for day-to-day management of the winery. Prior to joining Wahluke, Santo worked as assistant winemaker at Canoe Ridge Winery.

New custom crush winery in Walla Walla
Janet Byerley and winemaker Brian Carlson launched Avenue Wine Group, a winery specializing in custom crush and alternating proprietor services in Walla Walla, Wash. The upgraded 20,000-square-foot winery has produced up to 48,000 cases per year and is now capable of accommodating both small and medium lots. Details: avenuewinegroup.com.