May Amista Friends of the Month Newsletter!

Tommy's Journey with Amista

Years ago, my wife, Peggy, and I decided to take a trip from New Orleans to the wine country for our Anniversary. We visited several vineyards, however, we were captivated by Amista. Peggy, Peggles, loved the Chardonnay and I really enjoyed all of the big reds. We joined the Club so we could continue to enjoy the wines since they were not sold down here. We have referred Amista to many friends who have, in turn, visited and joined as well. 

A couple of years ago, Amista contacted me about being featured in the Newsletter. Unfortunately, Peggles had just passed away, totally unexpectedly, in her sleep. The timing could not have been worse. However, they decided to feature her and even named a Chardonnay vine after her. I know she cares for that vine as she did all of her gardens and flowers, so much better than I. 

When Amista contacted me about being featured, I was quite excited and happy, because it gave me a chance to tell her story and the Amista story. They have been my California family. They keep her Chardonnay coming, along with my reds. We loved to sit on our back porch by the Lake and enjoy our trip, over and over again. I would fix her scallops to go with her wine and I would put a big old Ribeye on the grill to go with my Cabernets and Zinfandels. 

I know if you are reading this, you must be enamored with Amista just as we were. I can't wait to get back. I am very jealous when I read about the dinners on the grounds. Raise a glass and toast my Peggles!