Ross Andrew Mickel, Winemaker

Ross grew up in Bellevue, Washington to a family passionate about food and wine. After graduating from the University of Washington in 1997, Ross spent time traveling the globe and its winemaking regions. His travels from South America to Europe opened his eyes to varried winemaking perspectives to pair with what he’s learned domestically. Having worked for DeLille Cellars in Woodinville and Rosemount Estate in Australia, he returned to work with Bob and Cathy Betz at Betz Family Winery where he is currently assistant winemaker. To complement Ross Andrew Winery, Ross along with Sheila and Ned Nelson started designing winemaking equipment in 2002, pioneering the only domestically manufactured commercial-grade basket press (visit www.CarlsenAssociates.com). They also design pneumatic Punch-down equipment for both small and large wineries. (www.PunchDownSolutions.com).

Sheila Nelson, Executive Culinary Director

Sheila has been the chef behind all our events since our opening with the 1999 harvest. Her ability to craft both simple and masterful meals is second to none. She has spent time in Italy, Switzerland and France honing her culinary skills.

Ned Nelson, Chief Design Officer

Ned has been a commercial and residential architect for nearly 35 years. At Ross Andrew Winery he is in charge of our flow controls and process design. His mechanical design skills are the driving force behind his designs for our winery process equipment companies American Basket Press Co and Punch Down Solutions.