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  • James F. Landes

    Jim Partner

    Jim Landes' story began far from the famous wine regions of California. Having been born and raised on a farm in the Midwest, each day after school and in the summers, Jim worked in the fields tending the crops and watching over the family's livestock. He would have likely stayed on the farm but, for economic reasons, Jim left and pursued other opportunities.

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  • Fred Faltersack

    Partner Partner

    As a young boy born and raised in the agriculturally rich Santa Clara Valley of Northern California, Fred spent many summers working to earn a few dollars picking apricots, prunes, and walnuts. Fred's family home was situated in the east foothills of San Jose amongst the orchards and during the school year, Fred's walk to school would take him on a short cut through the Mirassou Vineyards.

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  • Ashley DuBois

    In the theme of Halloween Director of Operations, Winemaker

    Born and raised on the San Francisco Peninsula, Ashley's passion for science along with her desire to utilize her creative talents initially led her to the wine industry. She attended the University of California at Davis to receive her degree in Viticulture and Enology and minor in Management. During her time there, she fulfilled three harvest internships at Pine Ridge Winery, Testarossa Vineyards, and Michaud Vineyard.

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