Grew up in Saratoga, California - family owned/operated Mariani / Saratoga Vineyards/Winery. Sold in '96 and moved to Virginia. Started Rappahannock Cellars (about an hour outside of DC) in 98, opened in 2001. I moved back to CA for college in 2005, and returned in 2010 to work full-time for the family business. I've worked in every aspect of the business, formerly managing our wine club. Transitioned to marketing, and now working on starting our distillery. Busy busy!