Thoughtful. Experienced. Driven.

W2 Wines Team

Wine has a way of bringing people together. W2 Wines is at heart a core team of dedicated a passionate winemakers. We were brought together in pursuit of the craft and study of winemaking, and have grown together to become much more. We provide fermentation and processing, barrel aging, a full array of analysis, consultation and in-house bottling for clients looking to craft memorable Virginia wines.

  • Nate Walsh

    FOUNDER

    Nate Walsh, along with his wife Sarah, is the visionary founder behind Walsh Family Wine, established in 2014. Before embarking on this endeavor, Nate gained valuable experience working in vineyards and cellars across various regions, including Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, Oregon, and New Zealand.

    Nate's commitment to the Virginia wine industry is evident through his involvement in key organizations. He has served, or currently serves, on the boards of the Virginia Wine Board, Virginia Vineyards Association, and Virginia Wineries Association. These roles highlight Nate's dedication to promoting and advancing the wine community in Virginia.

  • Kent Arendt

    HEAD WINEMAKER

    Kent Arendt is the Head Winemaker at W2 Wines LLC. He has been with the company since the 2017 vintage and was promoted to his current position in 2022. Kent oversees all production at W2 Wines and has been instrumental in the company's growth. He holds a degree in Viticulture and Enology from Washington State University.

  • Baley Loy

    ASSISTANT WINEMAKER

    Born and raised in West Virginia, Baley grew up with a deep love and fascination for the natural world. After gaining several years of winemaking experience in Paso Robles, Baley made her way back to the east coast where she saw something special fermenting in the ever-expanding wine industry of Virginia. Walsh Family Wines, in particular caught her wandering eye, and she has been a part of the family since the summer of 2021.