10/22/2026
As we look back on the 2026 vintage here at Prohibition Vineyard, one thing stands out more than anything else: it wasn’t just the w**e we made—it was the people who carried it through.
Jack and Sietara—our assistant w**emakers—didn’t simply “show up” to the cellar. They appeared early, stayed late, and kept the whole vintage moving forward when the days stretched long and the nights felt even longer. Long hours became normal. Pressure became purpose. And somehow, the energy never dropped—because they brought something rare into the room:
Passion for the craft.
The kind that shows up in the details.
The kind that keeps you curious even after you’ve done the same task a thousand times.
The hunger to push forward.
They were always asking “what’s next?”
Always learning, always improving, always growing.
It’s strange… owning a w**ery wasn’t only about learning how to make great w**e. I didn’t expect the most important part would be meeting people like them—the ones who make the work feel alive. The ones who don’t just help you reach a finish line… but make the journey worth remembering.
And yes—there’s a moment we’ll always think back to.
That day when everything felt like it could go sideways, and instead, it clicked. The cellar ran smooth. Decisions were made with confidence. Fermentations stayed on track. The whole room felt focused—like the vintage itself was listening.
That’s when it hit me: this wasn’t luck.
It was Jack and Sietara—steady hands, sharp minds, and hearts that never stopped showing up with positivity.
Honestly, it was a breath of fresh air every single day working alongside them. Their presence changed the rhythm of the cellar. They didn’t just carry us over the line… they carried us forward.
And that’s what makes me excited—not just for the 2026 vintage, but for what comes next. Because if this is what they can do now… imagine what happens when they keep learning, keep chasing excellence, and keep building their own place in this industry.
To Jack and Sietara: thank you for the impact you’ve made.
Thank you Rick Radell for capturing the moment
