Gregory Brown

Gregory Laing Brown May 9, 1957 ~ Nov. 26, 2011 "Much is written about wine.... of its makers, its nuances, its myths. The white hot center of each wine's mystery lies in humble corners of the world, where growers pour their intention, their character and their love of labor into each wine." ~ Greg Brown - T-Vine Cellars Winemaker, Grape Guardian, Yoga Dude A creative force was born to Ronald J. and Sue Armstrong Brown on May 9, 1957. Gregory Laing Brown joined his older brother, Scott Kern Brown, on campus at Indiana University where both parents were closing in on graduation. Greg grew into a swoon-maker at Homestead High School then packed his guitar and headed to California State University at Chico, where he met his first wife, Mary Hall (now Maher). Greg was a V.P. of Venture Capital Funding at Bank of America, fostering one of Silicon Valley's early stars, Silicon Graphics. When Mary took a job at Buena Vista, Greg jumped to move to his physical and spiritual home, the Napa Valley. Greg started as a "cellar rat" finding mentorship with talented winemakers, developing a deep respect for the land, the grapes and their growers. His artistic enrichment poured life's lush experiences from each bottle uncorked. Greg launched T-Vine Cellars in Calistoga with second wife, Yvonne Marse. One of his proudest achievements was being named the San Francisco Chronicle's "Winemaker of the Year" in 2000. Yvonne lost her battle with cancer in 2003. Greg sold the winery to travel before moving in with Scott, sister-in-law Kari Nevil, and niece Taylor, and enjoyed living with Ron and Sue in their Bay Area homes. Greg lived with passion, savoring every experience with joy. We will never be the same without him. We will never be the same because of him. God rest you, Brother. You are loved.