Mountain Dome Family

The Family

From left: John, David, Erik, Rachael, Pat and Michael

Mountain Dome is truly a family owned and operated winery. We opened our winery in September of 1984, having built the geodesic dome and 8,500 square foot winery ourselves. It is located on an 85 acre forest in the foothills of Mount Spokane. We look forward to your visit!

Meet The Manz Family..

Michael Michael: I am the chief winemaker and builder at Mountain Dome. I have a Chemistry degree and have also taken many wine classes at U.C. Davis, in enology. In my other life, I am a child psychiatrist in practice in Spokane, Washington.

Pat: I am part of the winemaking team with my husband Michael and his brother John. I also handle the business administration for the winery. Parallel to my devotion with the winery, I also own and direct Woodland Montessori School.

Erik: I graduated from Pacific Lutheran University, located in Tacoma, Washington. I studied Biology and French and am currently returning to France to finish my studies in Champagne. I have helped in all aspects of our winemaking and look forward to being the winemaker at Mountain Dome.

David: As my father's main laborer, I am responsible for all the ridling and washing of all the bottles. I attend the University of Oregon and am majoring in physics. I often come home to continue help in the family winery.

Rachel: I am 14 years old and have worked/played in the winery since I was a little kid. My main duties are in labeling and disgorging, however now that my borthers are gone I am becoming more and more involved in the winery.

John: I am active in all the phases of winemaking and marketing at Mountain Dome. I enjoy keeping the winery organized and structuring the work crews. Like the other adults at Mountain Dome, I keep busy with another full time job as a socialworker for the elderly at the Spokane Mental Health.

The Manz Family, with occasional help from friends, are the labor force behind Mountain Dome Winery. Our success relies in our ability to remain a small, family-run winery, producing only the finest sparkling wine possible.