Why Laguna Beach?
A. I was in San Diego looking to put something together there, and while doing my research I ended up meeting a girl from Orange County and we got married. I started looking around and I saw this location. With the art culture so strong here, I thought the wine would fit in well. Q. Is Orange County ready for its own tasting-room scene? A. People might not want to drive all the way to Temecula or Santa Barbara to sample wines. And so far the response in the community has been overwhelming. Getting a unanimous vote of approval from the city of Laguna Beach was a big start. Q. Orange County is a jewel market in many ways. Will your wines suit our fabulous lifestyle? A. I think high-end wines fit with the demographics in Orange County. Many corporations are headquartered right here in Irvine and businesspeople like to support other businesspeople. Q. Give us a preview of your wines’ styling. A. I believe people like a lot of fruit and flavor. Twenty-five years ago Cabernet outsold Merlot
