OUR TEAM

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Colin moved from Baltimore, MD to Oregon's Willamette Valley to pursue winemaking in 2005.  His love for winemaking began years before  in the cellars of Basignani Winery in northern Baltimore County after earning a degree from University of Vermont's School of Natural Resources.  His first intorduction to Oregon winemaking began with harvest at the Cartlon Winemakers' Studio, followed by work at Erath, J. Christopher, and Day Wines.  He currently works as the Associate Winemaker at GC (Grochau) Wines in Amity, OR where Mendivia Wines are also produced.

Colin's experience has at times expanded outside of the cellar, from Head Distiller at Portland's famed House Spirits (Aviation Gin, Westward Whiskey) to starting the short-lived gem of a wine bar, Oso Market, with his wife Holly.  He has also worked as the Education Manager at Portland's Multnomah Whiskey Library.

While Holly loves wine, she really knows business and how to get things done.  After 12 years in corporate operations Holly has a diverse tool kit in business management.

With Mendivia, she keeps our ducks in a tight row, manages our business growth, and distribution relationships.