A story of wine artistry, heritage and unity
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AND HERITAGE
Established in 2018, Castle and Crown is a small batch, specialized winery nestled in the heart of Port Townsend. We proudly source our grapes from family owned and operated vineyards in Washington and Oregon while pouring our deep passion for the artistry of winemaking into every bottle. Committed to celebrating the diverse nuances of the Pacific Northwest and the rich heritages of our Asian and European roots, Castle & Crown Cellars provides a truly unique wine experience.
OUR STORY
Representing the crown is our founder and winemaker, Stephen Lesefko, whose first name is derived from the Greek word “Crown”. To represent the castle, Co-founder Kelsey’s last name, von der Burg, means “from the Castle” in German. Castle and Crown Cellars represents the next chapter in our journey to do something that we love together. In an effort to understand different and unique styles of winemaking, this continuous journey has led us from Australia’s historical wineries and New Zealand’s extraordinary Waiheke Island to the breathtaking Rheingau in Germany. Made in Washington and sourced from the Pacific Northwest, our unique wines are focused on minimalist intervention so that the grapes and vineyards may tell their own story. We invite you to partake in our tale of our love for family, culture, and adventure.
Since our inception in 2018, Castle and Crown was created as a specialized winery, nestled in the heart of Port Townsend. Carefully sourcing our grapes from the lush vineyards of Washington and Oregon. Infused with the rich inspirations of our Asian and European heritages, our wines are a harmonious blend of Pacific Northwest terroir and international artistry.
