OUR TEAM

Hometown: Vallejo, California

About: Jay cherishes the love of his large extended family and appreciates the priceless blessing of a tight-knit circle of friends. Having sailed the West Indies, traveled across Europe – ending with a two-year residence in Valencia Spain – he now enjoys the simple pleasures of basking in the warm California sun, sipping wine and being fully engrossed in a good book. Jay strives to live a life of “Service, Purpose, Meaning and Impact.” His motto: “Collect Moments Not Things.”

Hometown: Honfleur, France

About: Frederick grew up in France, studied in the UK and Spain (where he met his Georgia Peach). After working several years in his own family businesses in hospitality & wine, he decided to move to the US and continue his family’s long tradition in the wine industry with Jessup Cellars and Handwritten Wines! He’s passionate about wine, fly fishing, food and kitesurfing.

Hometown: Napa, California

About: Bailey is a graduate of Southern Oregon University where she played softball and is now happily “retired” from the sport. Her best vacation was a cruise to Mexico with three of her best friends. The “Burger from Hell” at the Coyote Bluff Café in Amarillo, TX is her most memorable culinary experience.

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Hometown: Pitman, New Jersey

At heart an adventurer, Mary Kate has lived abroad for much of her adult life. Having moved to Spain at just 16, she fell in love with the way that travel can open both your mind and your world. While she considers Spain the home of her heart, she has also had fantastic experiences living in Thailand, France, Portugal, and Greece.

Her love of culture naturally led her to the world of wine, as she witnessed in her travels how beautifully people commune over a bottle, and how sharing a glass of wine is truly always an opportunity for connection.

Mary Kate has her Bachelor’s in International Relations, and her Master’s in Wine Tourism. In her free time, she is a huge literature nerd and loves to read and write. She also enjoys solo backpacking, playing her guitar, sewing, and exploring craft breweries.

Hometown: Napa, CA

Vi grew up in Napa and is proud to be 4th generation. Her grandfather worked for Beringer Brothers for 30 years before purchasing his own vineyard in Redwood Valley, which is where Vi grew up. Vi attended Cal State studying Cultural Anthropology and then made her way back to Napa Valley.

Her love for the wine and hospitality industry really took flight while working for a local business in Yountville.

Vi spends her time with her three lovely daughters, her Handwritten team members and enjoying wine (especially bubbles!).

Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA

About: Amy grew up in a large family. Nightly dinners and holiday gatherings were always centered around a grand array of great food and wine. It was these moments that first sparked her life’s ambition to become the ultimate party host.

After chasing a degree in both business administration and culinary arts, Amy realized that both of these fields come together in the restaurant industry. Soon she was travelling and working around the globe. It was with through these experiences that Amy found herself in the Napa Valley working at a popular locals spot. After meeting many of the valley’s winery workers it became very clear to her that there was only one winery that she wanted to work with – The Good Life Wine Collective.

In her spare time, Amy enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, biking, yoga, tennis and snowboarding along with the joy of supporting her son’s baseball and basketball dreams. 

Hometown: Santa Rosa, California

About: Kimberly brings over 20 years of dedicated wine experience & passion to the Good Life Wine Collective family. She loves anything to do with being outdoors – biking and hiking, boating and camping with her husband. Time with family is also incredibly important to Kimberly! She adores being a mother of two beautiful daughters and now she gets to enjoy her grandchildren.