I simply love making wine. I am fascinated by the differences of each harvest and strive to make sure we capture that vintage in each bottle. When I am not making wine, I am spending time with the family, fly fishing, foraging for wild mushrooms, riding motorcycles and anything else that gets me into the great outdoors. Thank you for all the support and enjoy the wines!

Favorite Vintage: 2012 Mourvèdre

With humble beginnings in wine retail, straight out of college, Benedict has surpassed his wildest dreams by joining Darby Winery as the assistant winemaker in early 2023. His winemaking passions focus on Rhône varieties, dry riesling, and pinot noir. Benedict enjoys traveling, exploring different cultures and their dishes, and spending time with his family.

Favorite Vintage: 2010 Boushey Marsanne

Teresa's roots are in service and hospitality, although she may have taken a detour though finance and tech operations, she found her way back home: home to hosting and creating unforgettable experiences and life long memories, with this magic in a glass called wine as the backdrop of it all. She lives to find the wine that perfectly pairs with your palate, what's on your table, drinks well with your Spotify playlist, your party, and life's cherished everyday moments. She cannot wait to fill your glass and create memories at our crowded table.

Favorite Vintage: 2014 Grenache & Flipside GSM

Karin leads the private and corporate events as well as community outreach for the winery. She joined Darby in 2022 after nearly 15+ years working in corporate marketing. Outside of work, Karin enjoys spending time with her partner, family, and friends and can be found outdoors, traveling, seeking out good food (to pair wine with, of course), and see live music. To book your next party in our Woodinville tasting room, send Karin an email at karinb@darbywinery.com

Favorite Vintage: 2021 Red Mountain Merlot

Tyler leads our Woodinville tasting room. After a 15-year career in the Seattle tech industry, he joined Darby to follow his decades-long passion for wine. When Tyler is not in the tasting room or sipping wine, you will find him with his wife and two kids enjoying the PNW outdoors or listening to music.

Favorite Vintage: 2021 Flipside GSM

Joe joined Darby Winery in 2025 following a almost decade long career in commercial real estate. A West Seattle native he is thrilled to be leading the West Seattle tasting room team in his own neck of the woods. Joe’s love of wine began in 2016 while living in Lake Chelan. In his free time, he can be found walking his dog, drinking good wine and cheering on the UW football team #GoDawgs.

Favorite Vintage: 2021 Red Mountain Merlot

Jeff is a girl dad to twin 13 year olds, Lucy and Clare. He’s the undeserving partner to his wife, Erin. Jeff has traveled the world in an effort to find out what brings people joy.

Favorite Vintage: 2020 Stoney Vine Syrah

Melissa found her home both in Seattle and at Darby Winery in 2022. She is an avid lover of beaches, cats, history, reading, tennis, trivia, and wine.

Favorite Vintage: 2011 Petite Sirah-Syrah

Kara loves to pour, drink, and learn about wine. She loves to travel, sipping on local wine along the way. When not drinking wine she can be found on the sidelines cheering her two daughters on, cuddling with her dog Charlie, or filling her husband in on her latest travel idea.

Favorite Vintage: 2020 Walla Walla Syrah

Jennifer’s career is in education but she also has a long history in the service industry. Jennifer loves bold, complex red wines, so Darby is a perfect fit. When not working, Jennifer enjoys gardening, hiking, reading, music, and spending time with her family and two dogs.

Favorite Vintage: 2021 Flipside GSM

Sarah loves wine and travel. She is originally from New Jersey and a big Eagles fan, GO BIRDS. When she is not pouring wine, she is working as a school based occupational therapist. Being a member of the West Seattle community is a long time dream come true for Sarah.

Favorite Vintage: 2022 Grenache

Andréa is a Seattle native with over 20 years of professional experience in sales and service. She makes her living as a full-time Windermere Real Estate Broker, but wine is another one of her passions! She’s toured Napa and Walla Walla, and loves being able to pour at the tasting room at Darby, her favorite local winery. She’s excited to meet new customers, discuss wine, and explore the new varietals and vintages!

Favorite Vintage: 2023 Mourvèdre

Kirsten has always had a passion for bold, delicious, and unique red wines—which led her to Darby, where she loves helping others find the perfect pairing for any occasion. When not at the winery, she works as a Mortgage Loan Officer and enjoys time with her family. After a day of chasing her rambunctious son and oversized lab, Kirsten loves to unwind on the patio by the fire with her husband and a great glass of wine.

Favorite Vintage: 2017 Malbec

Kristen developed a passion for WA wines early on as she’s been a club member at various local wineries for the past 12 years, including Darby of course! While she works full-time overseeing the operations of the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, she is pouring wine part time at Darby West Seattle. When not pouring wine or working at the Y, Kristen loves being outside soaking up the sun in the summer or hitting the slopes on her snowboard in the winter!

Favorite Vintage: 2022 Dineen Cabernet Sauvignon