The Balboa Story

Balboa was started by Mike Sharon and Tom Glase with the intent purpose of bringing wine to the “masses”. Tom uses all screw cap closures on all of his Balboa wines making it easy for everyone to enjoy the distinct wines of Washington. Tom works with the vineyard manager daily to pick his fruit when it is ready and is able to maintain a complete hands-on philosophy to his wine making approach.

Our goal is to make great wines that are a reflection not only of the varietals used but the soils they are grown in.  We use only 2 & 3 year old barrels and age the wines for 18 months.  The wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered to retain their truest character.

We work hand in hand with our growers throughout the growing season to ensure the highest quality grapes and we believe that it shows in every bottle.

Current Wines:

2006 Cabernet
2006 Merlot
2006 Syrah
2006 “Cat’s Meow”

About the labels:

Amy Glase is the artist whose work is featured on the Balboa labels along with being Tom’s wife she has been featured in...