Our People
Michael and Vicky Farrow
Vicky and Mike, Proprietors
When we started out together, we never knew we'd end up living in Sonoma's beautiful Dry Creek Valley surrounded by our own vineyards. The creation of Amista Vineyards enables us to discover a satisfying and stimulating life, connected to the land and engaged in a business that cultivates friendship.
Ashley, Winemaker
I graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a degree in Chemical Engineering and the intention to go to medical school. Then I came to Sonoma County to work a harvest in a winery lab. One harvest quickly turned into an all-encompassing passion and love of winemaking with all the science, art, chemistry, engineering and fun behind it!
Joining Amista in 2011 opened a whole new chapter in my winemaking career - sparkling wines! Making small lot, single vineyard, Methode Champenoise sparkling wines is a dream come true.
Ashley Herzberg
Robert Rainwater
Robert, Director of Sales & Marketing
After moving to Sonoma County in 2004, so that we could raise our children in a more rural enviroment, we fell in love with Sonoma County wines. This led me back to school to earn my MBA in Sustainable Enterprise from Dominican University.
It's such a pleasure being part of a small, family winery where I meet amazing people every day. My team and I want to make sure you experience the very best in wine country living - whether you are here on the property or back at your home miles away. Please let us know what we can do for you.
Tammy, Assistant Tasting Room Manager
I feel so fortunate to be a part of the Amista Vineyards team. I have always been drawn to the wines of Dry Creek Valley and love sparkling wines. I can't imagine a better place to share with guests and hope you enjoy the beauty and hospitality of Amista as much as I do.
Tammy Toth
Patrice McNealy
Patrice, Wine Club Coordinator
I love being a part of the Amista family. It is so magical here in our Tasting Room and among the vineyards. From greeting our guests who have never been here before, to reuniting with our Club members when they visit, it is such a delight spending that special time with them and giving them an experience they can go home and share with friends and family. Living in Healdsburg and walking through the doors every day here at Amista Vineyards, I will say life could not get any better than this!
Our Winery Dogs
Torin
Torin, a Sheltie (Shetland Sheep Dog), came to live with us as a 10-week old puppy in August 2011. His Celtic name means thunder, which is an apt description of this noisy boy. He spends his time barking, monitoring the vineyards for jack rabbits and teaching Mike to play fetch. He says Mike is getting better every day.
Dylan
Dylan is the newest Sheltie in our family, born on April 5, 2014. His name means "streak of light" and between him and Torin, we certainly do have lightening and thunder. They have become best buddies and spend their time wrestling, chasing and pilfering tomatoes.
Our Team
