Washington Star Power: Kyle MacLachlan

The Twin Peaks star and Yakima native takes wine as seriously as acting

Kyle MacLachlan with a life-sized bronze sculpture of a bear in the tasting room of his winery, Pursued by Bear, in Washington, USA
MacLachlan brings the same passion and commitment to his winery, Pursued by Bear, as he does to his acting roles. (Richard Duval)

Kyle MacLachlan may be best known for starring in the original Dune movie and cult-classic series Twin Peaks, but next to acting his biggest passion is wine. After starting his brand, Pursued by Bear, this born-and-bred Yakima Valley native is making his mark on the Washington wine scene one bottle at a time. What gives his wines their star power?

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