Founded in 2023 by Jeri and Amy Andrews, Pinstripe Wines is more than just a sparkling house; it’s a bold statement of purpose, creativity, and legacy. This duo are visionaries who have created Pinstripe with an incredible mission: 100% of Pinstripe's profits support the Seattle Children’s Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund, turning luxury into lasting impact. Every bottle is both a celebration and a catalyst.
Jeri — as the Board Chair of the Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation — champions the heroes who serve our children, day after day, minute by minute. Amy is the heart of Pinstripe; she designs noteworthy brands, rescues kittens from the side of the road, and helps teams bring forth their mission. She also makes everyone around her feel loved. This married couple of two decades is living an ethos that isn't just spoken, it’s felt. Through each thoughtfully made sparkling, and in all things, they simply want to leave this world a little better than they found it.
How did you start out in the wine industry?
We began our journey co-founding a celebrity wine brand alongside close friends nearly a decade ago. That experience gave us an inside look at the industry — its opportunities, its shortcomings, and its incredible potential to create community. Over the years we fell in love with the craft, the people, and the way a shared glass can connect us. With Pinstripe, we’re bringing all of that forward with a sharper focus on community and creating meaningful impact. We are keenly focused on how living purposefully truly means leaving a legacy. We all want to remember and be remembered. We all want to honor those who've left us better.
What is the symbolism of the “Pinstripe” in the company’s name?
The Pinstripe has always been a quiet symbol of strength and self-assuredness — it’s bold without shouting, timeless yet modern. Our original inspiration was Amy's Uncle Jeff. His artwork played a key role in shaping Amy's creative vision and nurtured an appreciation for balance, layering, and subtle yet powerful statements; much like the pinstripe itself. We honor generations of strength and creativity, where every line, like every life, tells a story of perseverance, importance and beauty.
What inspired you to support the Seattle Children’s Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund?
Seattle Children’s Hospital is deeply personal to us. Through Jeri’s work serving as Chair of its Foundation Board, we’ve seen firsthand the life-changing work the hospital does for children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Every child deserves world-class care, and every family deserves the chance to focus on healing instead of worrying about the bill. This is our way of using wine as a vehicle for something far bigger than ourselves and showcasing the legacy of Uncle Jeff. He was diagnosed with HIV at the beginning of the AIDS crisis and approached his disease with ferocity and commitment to the hope of healing. One of our bottles, our 100% Pinot Meunier, Ne Jamais Abandonner," speaks specifically to how he approached his own care. In every hospital room to which he was admitted, he adhered a sign on the door that said "never give up." This is a lesson for life and a commitment in facing challenges, diagnoses or disease; it’s also a statement to those we support. Kids, people, families — don't give up.
What makes Méthode Champenoise special, and why did you choose that type of wine for Pinstripe?
The Méthode Champenoise is the traditional French method for making sparkling wine, the same meticulous 360+ year old process used in Champagne, France. It’s labor-intensive, requires enormous patience, and is entirely worth it. Each bottle goes through a second fermentation in the bottle that creates the fine, persistent bubbles that give the wine its elegance and complexity. It’s the pinnacle of craftsmanship in sparkling wine: Luxury that’s earned, not manufactured. Enjoyment that's felt, not faked. We recognize women in wine throughout history who left the industry better than they found it: The widow Clicquot, Louise Pommery, Lily Bollinger, and more.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy Ne Jamais Abandonner and Pour Toujours et à Jamais?
Ne Jamais Abandonner (Never Give Up) is our lighthouse in a glass; our favorite welcome pour for friends and family, and an immediate way to turn a simple Tuesday dinner into something unforgettable. We strive to be a lighthouse for those in our lives: For every person who might be tossed about, tired from life, lost in the waves... so we think of this wine as our way of saying “all are welcome here and the light is on for you.”
Pour Toujours et à Jamais (For Always and Forever) is an exceptional food wine, and we love pairing it with a luxurious meal. It’s made for moments when every detail — wine, food, and company — come together in perfect harmony. It’s wonderful with fresh seafood, or a thyme-seasoned white bean and kale soup. Since this is affectionately our 'always and forever' wine, we love commemorating special occasions with this bottle. It’s a tribute to a life well lived.
For us, both wines are extraordinary and also go beyond the glass. They're about creating connections, celebrating resilience, and leaving a legacy of joy and impact that lasts long after the last sip.
Every child deserves world-class care, and every family deserves to focus on healing instead of worrying about the bill.