Vincent & Lise
Vincent,
winegrower
Responsible for growing grapes and all things olive. Forefathers were farmers in Montemaggiore, Italy although he is Chicago-born and an avid Cubs fan.
Lise,
winemaker
Grew up with wine at the dinner table, fell in love with Syrahs at age 16. Later in life moved to California, started making wine, and never looked back.
Paolo,
idea man
Namesake of our estate vineyard. Always full of great ideas and wonderful plans. Soon he'll be able to turn those ideas into actions!
sheep,
lawn mowers
Responsible for trimming the vineyard grasses, turning them into natural fertilizer. Named after pastas: Rigatoni, Farfalle, Stellina, and Macaroni.
chickens,
bug eaters
When scratching for bugs, they spread compost and clear the base of the vines. Bonus: their eggs are different colors!
Rudy & Emily,
mouse hunters
Eliminate the rodents (hence snakes) from the area around our house and vineyard.