Originally from NY, Lauren’s passion for wine ignited during the years she spent at a biodynamic winery on Long Island. She moved to NYC in 2011 to work for importer Jenny & François where she brought natural wine to the masses for over a decade. In 2021, change brought her to Charleston; she’s delighted to […]
Lauren grew up in Hagerstown, MD and went on to graduate from West Virginia University with a degree in Journalism/Public Relations (Let’s Go Mountaineers!). Her firm beginnings in craft beer lovingly led her to the world of wine where she found a benevolent affection and enchantment for fine wine. When she is not on the […]
I’ve never met a wine I didn’t like, along with cuisine. I enjoy exploring different cultures and love adventurous travel. Cheesy! I don’t cook that’s why I married a chef! Cheers!
Born and raised in Chicago, Carly was introduced to the wine industry at a young age as her parents owned a Champagne bar. After graduating from the College of Charleston, Carly moved to the Bay Area to pursue her own career in the industry. After working in Napa for a few years, Carly was Director […]
When Cassie is not spreading the joy of wine throughout The Lowcountry, you can find her paddeling the creeks of The May River, gardening in her back yard with Tank (the dog) & Henry (the cat), or rooting for The New Orleans Saints on any given Sunday
Born and Raised in Newark, DE, Brian found a love for cooking while earning a Bachelors degree in Finance from West Virginia University. After spending 10 years cooking at fine dining restaurants in Atlanta and Charleston, he decided to change pace. He joined the Grassroots team in 2017. In his down time, you can find Brian surfing […]
As a child, Kate was carted all over the world, instilling a love of travel and adventure…. but she always called Charleston home. After moving several times here, there and everywhere, Kate returned home, deciding there are few places quite like it. She joined Grassroots to pursue her love of wine after several years as […]
Born in Tampa and raised in Sewanee, Tennessee, Harry got his start in the wine business in 2000 by opening a wine shop in Chattanooga. Harry’s been known to fly across the country for a round of golf or a good karaoke party (go-to songs: “Brandy” by Looking Glass or Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long”). […]
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Nicki began her adventures in life with Harry in 1993. When not managing all-things-Grassroots, Nicki enjoys spending time with the Root kids and animals. Nicki is also a champion bocce player, so you’ll want to be on her team if given the chance. If not, she has no […]