OUR CREW
ashley trout, owner/winemaker
Brook & Bull is winemaker Ashley Trout's latest project in the Walla Walla Valley. Ashley began her wine making career at 18, following her passions around the world in search of the best ways to combine a love of wine making with a goal for community betterment. She spent the better part of a decade working harvests in Mendoza, Argentina and has been an integral part of the Walla Walla Valley wine scene since 1999. Brook & Bull Cellars is her third winery.
Our sister winery Vital Winery is a non-profit, with proceeds supporting Walla Walla Valley vineyard and winery workers access to affordable health care. For more information on this label, feel free to visit the VITAL WEBSITE.
Ashley has two children, a wonderful husband and two dogs.
Alyson Lavarnway, GM
Originally from Alaska, Alyson moved to Walla Walla to attend college in 2005 only planning to stay a short time. The growing wine industry caught her attention and in 2010 she accepted her first position in the wine industry. She has held hospitality roles at some of the region’s most prestigious wineries. Her dedication to making every guest’s experience memorable and her love of Washington wine make her a perfect fit for the team.
Outside of the winery you can find her being a dog mom, working on her new home and enjoying all the best things in life: wine, food, music and friends.
Have a question about our wines, membership, or anything else? Feel free to send us a message or give us a call: 509-563-2191.