The Story Behind unfiltered
For more than 30 years, I’ve made introductions — between people, places, and ideas. The best ones create momentum. They open doors. They spark possibilities.
I’ve spent my life following curiosity. It’s taken me across the country and around the world, into boardrooms, vineyards, kitchens, and conversations that shaped how I see people and place. That same curiosity eventually led me to create unfiltered — not as a second act, but as the natural continuation of what I’ve always done: connect people, open doors, and create environments where meaningful experiences can unfold.
A semester in Europe deepened that understanding, turning travel into a way of learning about people rather than simply moving between destinations. Professionally, I spent decades in both the public and private sectors, leading teams, developing talent, and building trust in complex environments. My work centered on people — understanding them, supporting them, and helping them navigate meaningful decisions. At the same time, curiosity quietly pulled me toward something more hands‑on: vineyards, farming, and the craft of making wine.
Eventually, I bought raw land on Red Mountain (Washington). That land became Corvus Vineyard and established Corvus Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington. I learned patience, craftsmanship, hospitality, and one simple truth — some of life’s best conversations happen when people feel genuinely welcomed.
Curiosity matters most when it leads to action. I’ve always been willing to take the next step, ask the next question, or explore the unfamiliar path. That mindset led to friendships, partnerships, and opportunities that changed careers, businesses — or sometimes just an evening.
That’s the foundation of unfiltered.
I’m not a tour guide or a travel agent per se. I’m a host — someone who understands how to create the right conditions for memorable experiences: the right pace, the right atmosphere, the right conversation. Someone shaped by decades of relationships, deep knowledge of country and culture.
Contact me and let's begin.
Randall Hopkins - Founder