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Technical Team

Baldo

Time in Wine Industry: 5 years

Favorite Afton Wine: Enjoys his coffee breaks!

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Carne asada

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Take in the views! The pond is partcularly lovely!

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Technical Team

Ben

Home Town: Pasedena, CA

Time in Wine Industry: 4 years

Favorite Afton Wine: Albariño

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Cheese and chocolate

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Take in the natural beauty, hike the tunnel, take in this tiny lil piece of paradise.

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Technical Team

Luis

Home Town: Mexico City, MX

Time in Wine Industry: 11 years

Favorite Afton Wine: VDN Muscat & Sparkling

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Crackers and cheese, nothing

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Enjoy the views! We have so much wild life here in the vineyards - bunnies, deer, bear. You're bound to see something!

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Tasting Room Team

Cathy

Home Town: Peachtree, GA

Time in Wine Industry: 7 years

Favorite Afton Wine: Sparkling, especially where there is something to celebrate!

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Cheese!

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Take in the natural beauty of our area!

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Tasting Room Team

Lisa

Home Town: Chesapeake, VA

Time in Wine Industry: 2 years

Favorite Afton Wine: Albarino

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Cab Franc & Chocolate

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Enjoy the wine here at Afton!

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Tasting Room Team

Jennifer

Home Town: Whitesville, NY

Time in Wine Industry: 17 years

Favorite Afton Wine: Sparkling!

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Brisket from our Saturday food truck, LFA Catering

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Visit the Crozet Tunnel!

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Tasting Room Team

Cyndi

Time in Wine Industry: 10 years

Favorite Afton Wine: AMV Rose

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Oysters & Bollicine

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Take your time and do a little research what the area has to offer. Choose one or two vineyards to experience or one additional activity and take time to savor it. Quality over quantity, although we have so many good options in our area!

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Tasting Room Team

Vicky

Home Town: Staunton

Time in Wine Industry: 10 years

Favorite Afton Wine: Sparkling & T17

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: I love a cheese and wine pairing!

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Afton is just engulfed in beauty, literally surrounded by a panorama of mountains. Book one of our beautiful newly renovated cabins, hike, enjoy the great restaurants in the area and definitely make your way around the Monticello Wine Trail!

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Tasting Room Team

Susan

Time in Wine Industry: 4 years

Favorite Afton Wine: Sangiovese

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Everything!

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Hike Blue Ridge tunnel then join us for a glass/bottle!

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Kate

Home Town: Fredericksburg, VA

Time in Wine Industry: 12 years

Favorite Afton Wine: Bollicine, always

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Potato chips

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Don't miss out on a chance to see the natural beauty up close on one of our many nearby hiking trails, and then by the vineyard for a glass or bottle!

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Operations

Dianna

Time in Wine Industry: 20 years

Favorite Afton Wine: Bollicine & Rose

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Pasta or Steak

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Come visit us!

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Winemakers

Damien

Home Town: Le Perreon, FR

Time in Wine Industry: 42 years, my family has been in wine for years and years

Favorite Afton Wine: Cab franc Albariño VDN

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: VDN Tannat with blue cheese

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: Hiking, fishing, mountain biking

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Winemakers

Thomas

Home Town: Lancié, FR

Time in Wine Industry: I grew up in the industry - my father has a winery

Favorite Afton Wine: Sparkling

Favorite Food Pairing with Wine: Beef tartare & a glass of Morgon

Local's Tip for Visiting Our Area: I recommend the Charlottesville area for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, running, golf, tennis and then wants to enjoy a glass of local wine at a vineyard.