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
Chelsea Dudder-Cox
Woodinville Tasting Room Manager
Chelsea is a Pacific Northwest native who grew up in the Mukilteo area and has spent the past five years working in the wine industry, following a 20+ year career in weddings and events. She’s excited to introduce Elk Haven to Woodinville and the surrounding communities and to create a space where everyone feels welcome.
When she’s not in the tasting room, Chelsea loves exploring the outdoors, traveling, experiencing all forms of art, and catching live music. She also spends plenty of time in the pottery studio, where she loves getting her hands dirty and creating ceramics of all kinds.
Robin Vitali
tasting room manager
Robin Vitali is a proud Clemson University graduate (Go Tigers!) with a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree from Columbia College. After nearly 20 years of serving as a public educator, she decided it was time for a bold new adventure. With a leap of faith—and perhaps a glass of wine in hand—she traded the classroom for the tasting room.
Four years later, Robin hasn’t looked back. She has earned her MAST Level 1 certification and continues to expand her knowledge and passion for the world of wine. What she loves most isn’t just what’s in the glass—it’s the connections wine creates. Whether she’s introducing guests to a new favorite vintage, sharing stories over a tasting, or raising a toast with friends, she believes the best wines are the ones enjoyed with great people and memorable conversations.
When she’s not talking wine, you can probably find Robin trying her luck at a Texas Hold’em poker table, snuggling with her beloved lap dogs, or tackling the latest escape room adventure with her family.
Chris Selfridge
Executive Chef
Chris Selfridge, our Executive Chef, is Le Cordon Bleu trained and directs the culinary program with excellence and innovation. He and his team of chefs intentionally source the highest quality products from local purveyors, and ensure the most flavor on every plate, by only using seasonally fresh ingredients, creating all sauces, dressings, breads and desserts from scratch and paying attention to every detail. Chris delights our guests with his talent and charm; visit for lunch or dinner and have a friendly food chat with Chris.
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