Who is behind the brand

Shelley knows wine, especially Italian. Shelley’s reputation as an industry pioneer and advocate for the wines of Italy was recognized in 2019, as she was knighted by the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco receiving the "Cavaliere dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana" recognition. Also recognized as a Culinary Institute of America ambassador, Shelley was named “Best New Sommelier” by Wine & Spirits magazine; “Best Wine Director” by San Francisco magazine; and won “Best Wine Program” by the James Beard Association. Shelley is the owner of popular A16 restaurants in the Bay Area.

Kitty knows wine, branding and business. Kitty is a business builder, leading branding, go-to-market, and communications for some of silicon valley’s best tech companies such as Dropbox and Symantec. Kitty jumped full time into the wine business, something she always loved and studied avidly on the side, and now lives in Napa where she is planting her first vineyard. She also serves the local community as Board VC at Blue Oak School.

About Our Winemaker

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Megan Glaab, WINEMAKER

Megan Glaab leads winemaking at Tansy, and her love and enthusiasm shines through in every bottle.  Megan is a master at minimal intervention winemaking and honoring terroir.  All wines are natively fermented with no temperature control or additives.  Megan has led winemaking efforts at prestigious brands such as Torbreck, Peay, Marcassin, Pisoni, and has her own winery, Ryme Cellars, with her husband Ryan.