Mikey Etzel
Person
Also known as Mike D. Etzel, Mike Etzel Jr., Michael Etzel Jr.
Middle son of Beaux Frères founder Michael Etzel. He became winemaker at Beaux Frères in 2016 and, on his father's retirement in January 2023, its CEO and technical director.
Work
- Beaux Frères (winemaker at, 2016–2023)
- Beaux Frères (CEO, 2023–present)
- Brick House Vineyards (vineyard manager)
- 00 Wines (winemaker at, from 2013)
Family & mentorship
- Michael G. Etzel (child of)
- Jared Etzel (sibling)
Affiliation
- Oregon State University (studied at: enology and viticulture program)
Sources
- Beaux Freres 2023 vintage wines mark transitions (Northwest Wine Report)
- Straight Out of the Chute at Oregon's Rodeo Hills (Wine Spectator)
- Willamette Odyssey (Wine & Spirits Magazine)
- Weinnotes newsletter, 7 December 2024
- Oral history interview with Michael Etzel Jr., 2019 (Oregon Wine History Archive)