Brooke spent five years working in the Napa Valley, tending to the high expectations of iconic vineyards and wineries. Additionally, Brooke has worked in Australia for Torbreck, focusing on small lots of highly sought after Rhône-style wines. Brooke completed her tenure in the Napa Valley as Viticulturist for The Napa Valley Reserve. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Oregon State University, an AAAS degree in Enology and Viticulture from Walla Walla Community College, and studied for a Master’s degree in Viticulture at Cal Poly; San Luis Obispo. She holds a UC Davis winemaking certificate and is working towards completing the Simonit & Sirch Vine Master Pruners Academy. Brooke serves on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Winegrower Association, representing Eastern Oregon; is a Batonnage (Women in Wine) Level One Mentor; and created the Vineyard Technical Group for Walla Walla Valley in conjunction with Oregon State University and the Rocks District Winegrowers.