About Us

 Seattle native Mina Williams learned a lot about food and wine as a journalist for national publications. Returning to Seattle following stints in New York, San Francisco and Chicago she found herself working at Blanc & Rouge. Receiving an offer she could not refuse, Mina and her husband Bruce bought the shop and earned the distinction of Certified Sommelier & Certified Specialist of Wine. 

 Bruce has enjoyed wine during his 40+ year marriage to Mina. A former sales pro in high tech, he enjoys the people aspect of the wine industry. 

Quill & Stephanie are the oil that keeps the engine running. 

Quill comes to us from the restaurant scene in Olympia. You might meet her riding her "one-wheel" about town. 

Stephanie may have served you wine at a Washington tasting room on the East Side and in woodinville. You might meet her riding her electric scooter.