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
Our Winery Dogs
Torin
Torin, a Shetland Sheep Dog (Sheltie), 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
