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, Sales & Marketing Manager

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.

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.