Logan Smyser Griffin
Growing up on a farm, Logan Smyser Griffin has gone from setting siphon tubes to being featured four times in Wine Spectator. A Canyon County native and sixth generation Idahoan, Logan learned early on how important agriculture is to our way of life. She saw firsthand how hard farmers worked to care for their crops. Her upbringing has helped her develop a love and passion for food and wine.
Smyser Griffin graduated from Parma High School in 2007 and headed north to attend the University of Idaho, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations in 2011. With a strong desire to learn about food and wine she moved to Napa Valley and went to work for world-renowned Schramsberg Vineyards and Joseph Phelps Vineyards. She completed the Court of Master Sommeliers, Level 1. Over her years in Napa Valley, Smyser Griffin’s love for food and wine continued to grow. With time, she was ready to head back to her native roots in Idaho. With the experience and knowledge gained while living in Napa Valley combined with her passion for the food and wine industry Logan and her family opened Capitol Cellars in March 2015.
In 2018 Capitol Cellars was nominated by the Chamber of Commerce as the “Best Small Business,” in Boise. In 2015, the Idaho Statesman named Capitol Cellars the “Best New Restaurant,” in Boise. In 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Capitol Cellars received the Wine Spectator, “Award of Excellence.” On March 4, 2020, Capitol Cellars celebrated its five-year anniversary.
Along with her parents, she started a wine label, “2C Wines,” which continues to grow.
Logan is married to Joe Griffin and currently resides in Boise’s North End. When not working she enjoys tennis, traveling, the outdoors, movies, singing and politics.
Logan is a member of P.E.O., Go Lead Idaho, Rotaract, (Rotary Club Partner), Delta Gamma Alumni and Canyon County Federation of Republican Women.