Aron Hess studied Political Science in his undergrad education and ultimately decided that wine was a better fit for his career. After moving to the Willamette Valley in Oregon in 1997, he began working as a cellar rat at Flynn Winery and soon there after worked his way up to become assistant winemaker for Lynn Penner-Ash at Rex Hill Vineyards. Aron became winemaker when Lynn left Rex Hill in 2002. Three years later he became head winemaker at 12th and Maple Wine Co., a state-of-the-art custom crush facility in Dundee and home to Aron’s 20+ clients and Daedalus Cellars.
