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Twenty-two years of representing the Napa Valley and its wines around the world gave Ziata Wines owner/founder Karen Cakebread the desire and know-how to develop her own wine brand, which she named in honor of her mother and officially launched in March 2008. Anne Vawter's fascination with wine began in her teens in Walla Walla, Washington. As her father was discovering new wines in that region, he imparted his interest to Anne. Having grown up on a dairy farm, Anne had a desire to remain in agriculture, and she set her sights on becoming a winemaker. Anne graduated with a B.S. in viticulture and Enology from the University California, Davis, after which she worked for wineries in Washington, Napa, and Chile. Most recently, Anne has been fortunate to spend four years with Paradigm Winery in Napa Valley under the tutelage of Heidi Barrett. Anne is now excited to be working with a small number of excellent wineries as their winemaker, helping to produce wines that best express the goals of these fine properties. www.ZiataWines.com