Our Story

Mark and I were married in 2006, and for our first wedding anniversary I wanted to give him something truly meaningful. Wine had become a new and exciting part of our lives together — something neither of us had deeply explored before we met — but I didn’t want to simply buy him wine. I wanted us to create something together. ​I found a winery in California that allowed us to make a single barrel of wine, and we began with one barrel of Syrah. That first vintage changed everything. We fell in love with the process — both the technical and creative sides of winemaking. It challenged us, inspired us, and introduced us to new places, new experiences, and incredible people along the way.

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For two very typical “corporate types,” winemaking gave us an unexpected outlet for creativity and a way to grow together as a couple.

When our second anniversary came around, we decided to make two barrels — I gave Mark one, and he gave me one. Over time, we realized that our anniversary gifts to each other were no longer objects. Wine is alive. It evolves constantly — from vineyard to barrel to bottle — and every vintage reflects time, patience, commitment, and care. We began to see our annual winemaking as a tribute to our marriage itself. 

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Like wine, every marriage is a journey. It changes, matures, and grows over time. It requires attention, balance, resilience, and dedication to become something truly special. Each vintage became a reminder of that shared journey and the life we continue to build together. We look forward to continuing to make great wine — and continuing to grow together — for many years to come.

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Emily