Meet the Winemaker at Holmes Harbor Cellars

Greg and Theresa Martinez, owners of Holmes Harbor Cellars are the best definition of a perfect pairing. Blending art with science, together they create a distinctive wine experience for their guests.

A musician, pilot and poet, Greg heads up the winemaking duo. Schooled in enology through the University of Davis, they both are graduates of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Surrounded by California’s most romantic wine region, it was during their college years when the couple met and fell in love over 20 years ago.

While with the Navy, Greg flew jets off aircraft carriers all over the world. He was also a commercial pilot with a major airlines. These international experiences exposed him to the great wine regions of Italy, France, Spain and Australia. His appreciation and passion for wine continued to grow.

Now with Theresa a professional chemist and Greg an instructor at the Naval Reserves, the time was right for them to pursue their dream of building a winery on Whidbey Island. Truly a balanced partnership, the couple began Holmes Harbor Cellars in 2005 and released their first wines in 2008.

They live at the winery’s estate with their son Michael, Dachshund Daisy, Feline Agnus, Cockatoo Umberto, and Cockapoo Vino de Wine Stane.

Meet our winery dog "Vino de Wine Stane"

Our "merle" colored, lovable cockapoo pup looks as if she’s splashed with wine. She’s a blend of Cocker Spaniel and Poodle. Vino isn’t actually allowed to help create the wines at Holmes Harbor Cellars, but she is a great inspiration to those who do!