We are often asked about the significance of our "Angel" on our

wine labels and it is a story that we are happy to share when

asked. As with all great stories, they usually start with a

wonderful beginning, and ours is no different.

During a family dinner one evening, the thought of starting a

vineyard entered into the conversation. Thought of as nothing

but more than amusing dinner conversation,

the subject was dismissed as playful thought.

That evening, Anne Howell Braswell Sr. or "Momma Anne" as her family referred to her, dreamed of this vibrate vineyard and winery, full in all its detailed colored imagery. Upon awaking, she described her excitement to her husband, David C. Braswell Sr., her vision, and the birth of a vineyard was created.

The following year, she planted the first vine at the newly established vineyard and the future growth

was in motion. During the next three years, Momma Anne continued her long fight with cancer.

During that time, she would often discuss the vineyard and future winery. Momma Anne passed

away on July 30th, 2003, one month prior to the scheduled ground breaking of the winery.

So when you visit the vineyard and winery, take a moment to reflect on the 1/2 mile white fence, the trees

in bloom, the interior decorations and colors, and all of the other countless details, because they were constructed just as they were once dreamed. Our Angel was a truly remarkable and wonderful wife,

 true friend, and mother, and the Angel on our label is in remembrance of her.