inemaker Antoine Favero has a colorful personal history. He was born in the Champagne region of France, but at an early age moved with his family to a Peruvian coastal fishing village in South America. When Antoine was nine years old, he and his family relocated to Northern California’s wine country.

While attending the University of California at Davis, Antoine’s major course of study changed frequently, running the gamut from pre-medicine to international relations. He eventually discovered enology and quickly developed a passion for the art and science of creating exceptional wines.

He further honed his winemaking skills by working at several premier establishments – Sebastiani, focusing on wine chemistry; Gundlach-Bundschu, mastering viticulture with vineyardist Phil Friese; Bartholomew Park,