About Elk Haven Winery
Our Story
Elevated by Nature, Rooted in Family
Elk Haven Winery, founded in 2018, is a family-owned winery with a passion for crafting exceptional wines. We started in Worley, Idaho, at 2,600 feet with Single Tree Vineyard — the ideal elevation for cold-climate whites like Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, and Riesling. In 2022, co-owners Miles and Lindy expanded to a 12-acre vineyard in the renowned Red Mountain AVA, where bold reds thrive in the unique terroir. Today, Elk Haven operates from our Red Mountain facility, offering guests wines from both vineyards, a full dining program, and sweeping views of the estate vineyard, Yakima River, and Horse Heaven Hills.
THE HEART OF THE HAVEN
Meet Our Team
Bryce Applebee
Tasting Room Manager
Hi, I’m Bryce Appleby, the Tasting Room Manager at Elk Haven. I’ve spent over a decade working in the wine industry here on Red Mountain and am excited to bring that expertise into creating great guest experiences for all of you.
Outside of the tasting room, I’m a father of two young kids, a photographer and musician. I’m looking forward to meeting and welcoming all of you and sharing what makes Elk Haven such a special place.
Chris Selfridge
Executive Chef
Formerly at Drumheller inside the Lodge at Columbia Point. Leads the Vine Dining program and full kitchen.
Cole Scott
Winemaker
Started his winemaking career at Goose Ridge Winery while attending Washington State University, and continued at Double Canyon, which gave him early hands-on experience and shaped his approach to winemaking. In he stepped into a dual role as Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Chandler Reach Winery, developing a deeper connection to the land and the full winemaking process from vine to bottle.
Cole is especially drawn to crafting balanced, expressive wines that reflect both the fruit and the place they come from. While his first vintage at Elk Haven is still in the works, he’s excited about what’s ahead and sharing these wines.
Outside of the winery, Cole spends time with his wife and son, traveling, and on the golf course
