Dan Wampfler has making Pursued by Bear wines since 2008, first as winemaker at Dunham Cellars and continuing his work with Pursued by Bear owner Kyle MacLachlan after joining Abeja in 2016. In his position as Abeja head winemaker and general manager, Dan works with growers and manages all aspects of winemaking for both Abeja and Pursued by Bear. He first came to Washington State in 2002 for a position as research enologist at Chateau Ste. Michelle and later held several winemaking positions with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Dan attended Michigan State University where he earned a master’s degree in enology.