Chaz made wine in the greater Kansas City area for fifteen years specializing in Hybrid, Mead, Port Style, Fruit Wines and Hard Ciders. He has always had a strong belief that the best wines come from well cared for vineyards, which is why he enjoys spending as much time as he can in the vines. After discovering the vast and bountiful wine scene in the rolling hills of Michigan, the opportunity to enhance his winemaking was offered with the Head Winemaking position at Petoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery. Chaz describes it as the perfect fit, and says the Petoskey Farms family and friends he and his family have come to meet and work with are the essence of joy and happiness. He looks forward to bringing his open and focused approach to the winemaking scene of northern Michigan. Cooking for his family and friends, blacksmithing, fishing, and discovering the ripples of all things outside are things Chaz has a passion for, and he's looking forward to growing deep roots with his local community.
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