Originally from Wisconsin, Amber started her career in the restaurant business at a young age of 6, washing dishes at her best friend's parent supper club. She got paid in French fries back then. She then starting working at a private country club in her late teens and that is how she learned about hospitality, fine dining, first class service and wine. She went from hospitality to sales (and studied and completed her Certified Sommelier) and after 13 years working for a distributor of fine wine, she had the call from the Napa Valley Vintners to move to her dream spot, Napa Valley, where she was the Domestic Marketing Manager for all of the wineries and the Napa Valley American Viticulture Area, AVA. She helped with the International Marketing while also educating trade, consumers and thousands of people over the years on not only Napa Valley, but the ever-changing wine world.
After a few years, she made the transition to Staglin Family Vineyard, one of the world’s greatest wines in Rutherford, Napa Valley, and runs all sales globally. She travels the world and seeks out the best restaurants, resorts, private clubs and wine shops and hosts wine events nightly, talking about organic farming, running a women owned and operated winery, the ageability of Staglin Family Vineyard wines and all that encompasses the Napa Valley. She is a Global Sales Director and Ambassador for Staglin Family Vineyard.
Amber is vibrant, full of energy and has a way of explaining wine in an “easy to understand” way. She loves National Parks (and has been to all in the US but one) and now lives in two of the world’s best places: Napa Valley and the Cotswolds in England, with her partner, Phil, and their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Midas. She also has planted a small vineyard in the UK and hopes to one day produce the world’s best English Sparkling, or at least a drinkable one.
Fearrington is delighted to welcome winemaker and owner Mark Vlossak from St. Innocent Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon on Thursday, April 9th at 6:30pm for a most memorable wine dinner. Stay tuned for Chef Paul Gagne’s custom 5-course dinner menu that will pair with 8 stellar wines. Join us!
St. Innocent Winery was founded in 1988 by Mark Vlossak in Oregon’s Willamette Valley with a focus on crafting wines that express place, balance, and food-friendliness. Known especially for vineyard-designated Pinot noir, as well as Chardonnay, Riesling, and traditional method sparkling wines, St. Innocent works with some of Oregon’s most respected sites, including Shea, Freedom Hill, Temperance Hill, and Momtazi Vineyards. The winery’s philosophy centers on minimal intervention, thoughtful farming partnerships, and allowing each vineyard to speak clearly in the glass.
Mark Vlossak is the founder and winemaker of St. Innocent Winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. After growing up in a household centered around wine and food, Mark left a career in medicine to pursue winemaking, launching St. Innocent in 1988. For more than three decades, he has focused on crafting site-driven, food-friendly wines, especially Pinot noir, that reflect the character of Oregon’s great vineyards. Mark looks forward to sharing these wines and stories at the table during this special evening.
This $195 wine dinner is non-refundable and totals $255 inclusive of tax and service. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place! Just send us an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.
Originally from Wisconsin, Amber started her career in the restaurant business at a young age of 6, washing dishes at her best friend's parent supper club. She got paid in French fries back then. She then starting working at a private country club in her late teens and that is how she learned about hospitality, fine dining, first class service and wine. She went from hospitality to sales (and studied and completed her Certified Sommelier) and after 13 years working for a distributor of fine wine, she had the call from the Napa Valley Vintners to move to her dream spot, Napa Valley, where she was the Domestic Marketing Manager for all of the wineries and the Napa Valley American Viticulture Area, AVA. She helped with the International Marketing while also educating trade, consumers and thousands of people over the years on not only Napa Valley, but the ever-changing wine world.
After a few years, she made the transition to Staglin Family Vineyard, one of the world’s greatest wines in Rutherford, Napa Valley, and runs all sales globally. She travels the world and seeks out the best restaurants, resorts, private clubs and wine shops and hosts wine events nightly, talking about organic farming, running a women owned and operated winery, the ageability of Staglin Family Vineyard wines and all that encompasses the Napa Valley. She is a Global Sales Director and Ambassador for Staglin Family Vineyard.
Amber is vibrant, full of energy and has a way of explaining wine in an “easy to understand” way. She loves National Parks (and has been to all in the US but one) and now lives in two of the world’s best places: Napa Valley and the Cotswolds in England, with her partner, Phil, and their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Midas. She also has planted a small vineyard in the UK and hopes to one day produce the world’s best English Sparkling, or at least a drinkable one.
Fearrington is delighted to welcome winemaker and owner Mark Vlossak from St. Innocent Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon on Thursday, April 9th at 6:30pm for a most memorable wine dinner. Stay tuned for Chef Paul Gagne’s custom 5-course dinner menu that will pair with 8 stellar wines. Join us!
St. Innocent Winery was founded in 1988 by Mark Vlossak in Oregon’s Willamette Valley with a focus on crafting wines that express place, balance, and food-friendliness. Known especially for vineyard-designated Pinot noir, as well as Chardonnay, Riesling, and traditional method sparkling wines, St. Innocent works with some of Oregon’s most respected sites, including Shea, Freedom Hill, Temperance Hill, and Momtazi Vineyards. The winery’s philosophy centers on minimal intervention, thoughtful farming partnerships, and allowing each vineyard to speak clearly in the glass.
Mark Vlossak is the founder and winemaker of St. Innocent Winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. After growing up in a household centered around wine and food, Mark left a career in medicine to pursue winemaking, launching St. Innocent in 1988. For more than three decades, he has focused on crafting site-driven, food-friendly wines, especially Pinot noir, that reflect the character of Oregon’s great vineyards. Mark looks forward to sharing these wines and stories at the table during this special evening.
This $195 wine dinner is non-refundable and totals $255 inclusive of tax and service. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place! Just send us an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
This $295 wine dinner is non-refundable and totals $365 with tax and service. $50 of each ticket will go to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place! Just send us an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.
This $295 wine dinner is non-refundable and totals $365 with tax and service. $50 of each ticket will go to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place! Just send us an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.
Fearrington is delighted to welcome winemaker and owner Mark Vlossak from St. Innocent Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon on Thursday, April 9th at 6:30pm for a most memorable wine dinner. Stay tuned for Chef Paul Gagne’s custom 5-course dinner menu that will pair with 8 stellar wines. Join us!
St. Innocent Winery was founded in 1988 by Mark Vlossak in Oregon’s Willamette Valley with a focus on crafting wines that express place, balance, and food-friendliness. Known especially for vineyard-designated Pinot noir, as well as Chardonnay, Riesling, and traditional method sparkling wines, St. Innocent works with some of Oregon’s most respected sites, including Shea, Freedom Hill, Temperance Hill, and Momtazi Vineyards. The winery’s philosophy centers on minimal intervention, thoughtful farming partnerships, and allowing each vineyard to speak clearly in the glass.
Mark Vlossak is the founder and winemaker of St. Innocent Winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. After growing up in a household centered around wine and food, Mark left a career in medicine to pursue winemaking, launching St. Innocent in 1988. For more than three decades, he has focused on crafting site-driven, food-friendly wines, especially Pinot noir, that reflect the character of Oregon’s great vineyards. Mark looks forward to sharing these wines and stories at the table during this special evening.
This $195 wine dinner is non-refundable and totals $255 inclusive of tax and service. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place! Just send us an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.


