SPECIAL GUEST - STELLAREESE

Grew up in Calistoga, the Northernmost town in Napa Valley.  Surrounded by the beauty of the valley, its world-class wine, and inspired winemakers and grape growers, it seemed only natural that she’d become a part of wine world.  In 2004 she began a working with with the man who would help  shape her role.  Greg Brown at T-Vine Cellars became her mentor, teaching her how to make wine, sell wine, and run a winery.  Greg and Rachel worked together for six years, during which time she and her husband Geoff were encouraged by Greg to start their own wine brand.  Stellareese found its genesis in 2007, in the cellars of T-Vine where Rachel made Stellareese through the 2012 vintage.