Michael G. Etzel
Person · Newberg, OR
Also known as Mike Etzel
Founder and longtime manager of Beaux Frères on Ribbon Ridge, which he started on a former pig farm with backing from his brother-in-law, the wine critic Robert Parker. He worked harvests at Ponzi Vineyards while establishing the vineyard.
Ownership
- Beaux Frères (founded, from 1987)
- Beaux Frères (partner)
Work
- Ponzi Vineyards (harvest worker)
- Cristom Vineyards (site consultant, from 1991)
Family & mentorship
- Robert M. Parker Jr. (brother-in-law)
- Mikey Etzel (parent of)
- Jared Etzel (parent of)
- Laura Volkman (mentored)