
Peter Dow’s legacy: Nebbiolo in Washington and Café Juanita remembered
Peter Dow’s passing underscores his outsized impact: pioneering Nebbiolo in Yakima Valley and bridging Seattle dining, winemaking, and import culture.

Peter Dow’s passing underscores his outsized impact: pioneering Nebbiolo in Yakima Valley and bridging Seattle dining, winemaking, and import culture.

Peter Dow’s rare triple-threat career shaped Washington wine. From Café Juanita to Nebbiolo at Red Willow, his imprint endures—and still guides what we drink.

Peter Dow shaped Washington wine: Café Juanita’s Italian soul and Cavatappi’s Nebbiolo at Red Willow sparked experimentation that still defines the region today.