Blending Process
Arguably the most important step in the process of winemaking (beyond harvest, of course; crush wins every contest!) is the blending. Once vintage is over
Cold Stabilization
A stable wine is one for which, under normal storage conditions, there will be no change physically or sensorially in the time between bottling and
Winter Pruning
Everyone knows the busiest time in the vineyard is harvest season, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the year is slow or dull. Spring
A Brief Look Into The Washington Wine Industry
Making wine may start out as a hobby for many in Washington, but the organized industry contributes significantly to the economy. In 2022 an estimated
The Four Main Kinds of Grape
Grapes are a type of fruit botanically categorized as “berry”. Some traits of true berries are that they have internal seeds and pulp, and the
The Four Ways of Making Rosé
Sip sip hooray, it’s time for Rosé! We all seem to love the pink stuff, but how does it find its way into your glass?
Maureen O'Callaghan
Assistant Winemaker
Hi my name is Maureen!
I attended wine school at the Institute of Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College from 2014-16. Professionally I started out in the industry on the growing side, working as a harvest intern and then viticulturist on Red Mountain. I joined Merry Cellars as the assistant winemaker in 2021.
Maureen O 'Callaghan