Steve fell in love with wine while taking a 1/2-credit wine appreciation class in college. After graduating Steve headed straight to the Napa Valley where he spent 12 years as the vineyard manager for Freemark Abbey and then moved over to the Sonoma County side where he managed all of Knights Valley vineyards for Beringer for another 19 years. Although Steve spent his career as a farmer, he also loved the romance of the wine and the industry; he became passionate about wine making, which he practiced at home during his grape growing tenure. With consistent accolades from friends and family, Steve was encouraged to open his own winery. Being in the unusual position of a career in the vineyards and a hobby in wine making, Steve has been able to marry his knowledge and expertise both in the vineyard and in the winery to create some of the most unique and versatile wines. Steve’s talents give his wines a wide spread appeal even to the most discerning wine connoisseur. Steve’s authentically friendly and welcoming personality combined with his passion for wine, makes each visit and tasting with guests fun and adventurous.