About Us

You want to indulge in everything the wine experience has to offer, but it can seem out of reach if you feel like you “don’t get it.” While the beauty of wine is its complexities, it shouldn’t feel like a secret.

The Story

Craig, Damien, and Emily. We are wine enthusiasts who really want to help you find some wines you’ll love. 

It all started with Craig’s idea that the Tri-Cities needed a low-key wine bar where anyone, regardless of whether they are new to wine or an old pro, could enjoy a glass or two. No fanfare, no snobbery, just great juice. But he needed a partner, someone with the same vision and complementary wine skills. Enter Damien with a matching love of wine and plenty of experience pairing people with food and drink they love.

Craig and Damien started working out the details of their shared vision, excited by their passion for wine and eager to share it with everyone they met. When it became clear they needed some help moving things along, Emily stepped in. Though she sometimes gets annoyed by the guys’ constant riffing (they have too much fun!), she loves what C D Wine Ventures is all about and is happy to help in any way she can.

Your Wine Nerds

Craig

Craig

Craig does not have a favorite wine varietal. When asked, he’ll start talking about different wineries he loves for having nailed specific wines fr...

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Damien

Damien

Damien’s favorite wine varietal, hands down, is Cabernet Franc because "if blue had a wine taste it would be Cab Franc, deep and inky." He loves th...

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Emily

Emily

When it comes to wine favorites, Emily loves a good Albarino or a good Malbec. The Albarinos are great for sipping on patios on a hot day, and she ...

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