Age: 40. Claim-to-fame: Vintner and founder of Love Cork Screw. Lives in: North Kenwood. Self-starter: I used to own an art gallery and wine lounge called Three Peas Art Lounge. I became really immersed in the wine industry. I would pick out the wine list and people would ask me my favorite varietals. I became an expert. In writing: In 2011, I started writing a blog called Love Cork Screw — the “Love” section had fun escapades that happened in bars; the “Cork” section is where I would [share] my wine picks and hot spots; and the “Screw” section was a wild card [where I would] talk about current events. Growing the business: I came out with [Love Cork Screw] wine in 2013. I have three different vineyards that I use in Oswego, Michigan and California. I also have candles and cigars, so I look at it as touching all five senses. A tribute: My [namesake] cigar line [launching in July] is a way for me to pay homage to my father and keep the Lampley name alive — so when I marry, Lampley can still live on. Father’s Day selection:We’re Moving On Up, our Cabernet Sauvignon [$16.99]. Its full-bodied, fruit-forward, masculine flavors make for a great taste. Rising above: What differentiates me is my story. When I owned the gallery, it got destroyed in a flood. I came from losing everything to coming back into the industry booming. People love hearing about the comeback kid.
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