When Aaron and Ashley met in the fall of 2006 at an Oktoberfest party in Minneapolis, he told her the night they met of his long-time dream to start a winery.  Ashley was smitten with Aaron at first, as this wine loving man wearing lederhosen shared his passion and dreams.  As the two continued to date and develop a relationship, she too bought into the dream, so they decided to pursue a wine life together.  In 2008, while both were still working full-time corporate jobs in Minneapolis, they found a little slice of heaven in Waconia, with a serene lake view and a field with southern-facing slopes perfect for growing grapes. The adventure began with planting the vineyard, building the winery, and starting and raising a family.