Get To Know Us

Seattle native Mina Williams learned a lot about food and wine as a journalist for national publications.  During her time as an employee at Blanc & Rouge she earned the distinction of Certified Sommelier. She also is a 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.

Ally is our Wine Club Manager. She makes sure new members are welcomed and every member's desire is recorded. A winemaker herself, Ally was most recently the Woodenville tasting room manager for Forgeron. Additionally she does production work at local wineries.

Arielle's enthusiasm is infectious. She has Northern California restaurant roots and has followed her family to Snohomish. When not greeting customers she works as a Doula for new moms and creates jewelry.

 Matt bring years of wine experience to Blanc & Rouge. Born into a wine industry family, he has served tables in top restaurants in his hometown, Sun Valley, since he was a teen.