TERRY & VIVIAN FLANAGAN
Terry Flanagan, owner of Ryan Patrick Vineyards, grew up working on his father's farm located near the small rural community of Quincy, Washington. The appeal of growing wine grapes and returning to his father’s farm became irresistible after his corporate career ended and he neared retirement. Perhaps the old saying, "you can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy," is true after all.

Flanagan returned to Eastern Washington full-time, upon retirement, in 1996. He implemented the first phase of the winery by selecting the ideal location for his family's vineyard. "We wanted the best location we could find to assure the successful growth of top quality grapes. We also needed to minimize the risk of freeze damage while maintaining the capability to ripen extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot", explained Flanagan. "From the beginning, our goal has been to produce limited quantities of reserve quality wines at affordable prices. Quality, not quantity, is our main priority."

Ryan Patrick Vineyards is the embodiment of a dream woven into years of dedication and hard work. Terry Flanagan initiated this "path" but is directly influenced by the support of his family. Vivian, his wife of over thirty years, helps coordinate administrative aspects of the business while Flanagan's two sons, Ryan and Patrick, served as the inspiration for the company's name.