We are often asked about the significance of our “Angel” on our label 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 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, 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 ½ 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 mother, wife, and friend, and the angel on our label is in remembrance of her.