Good wine is meant to be shared. And people make the sharing memorable.
One of my greatest pleasures is spending time with friends and family enjoying good food and wine. From hobby to passion, my wine collection has grown over the years. Wine is part of my life, but not the only aspect.
My family is the focal point of good times. Fortunately I am married to the love of my life, Bonnie. We’ve been together for over 30 years. We met at Ohio State University and have shared many adventures and quiet times together.
Both Bonnie and I adore our four children: Ryan, Justin, Brittany and Courtney. Born in that order they have provided love, laughter, and the occasional parental heart stopping moments. They all live away from home but one of my priorities is to spend time with each of them on a regular basis.
I moved from the Midwest to California many years ago and enjoy my home in Santa Barbara and the community here. We live up in the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean with our four dogs–Great Pyrenees – Guinness, Bernese Mountain Dog – Carter, Peek-a-Poo – Stanley, and Chihuahua – Ellie–who specialize in sniffing out treasures in their romps.
When I’m not spending time with my family I am consumed with my wine collecting passion. I’m always searching for another addition to the collection. My taste is eclectic, which means I scour different regions and wine producers for selections to add to the collection.
The weather in Santa Barbara is variable from winter storms to hot summer days. I keep the wines in a controlled environment to preserve consistency and taste.
I enjoy conversations with other wine collectors. I would love to hear about your preferences. Be sure to visit again. The list changes…because I keep adding new wines here. If you are here, you know we have a shared passion.