Annie Favia – Viticulturist While living and studying in France during college, Annie developed a love and passion for wine. She came to Napa in 1993 and began her career at Newton Vineyard, where she worked with John Kongsgaard. She later worked in wine production with Cathy Corison, ably assisting Cathy with her 1996 and 1997 harvests. Ironically, it was while working in the cellar that Annie realized her true passion lay outside, in the vineyard. In 1998, after receiving a degree in viticulture from Napa Valley College, she began working with David Abreu Vineyard Management, developing and managing some of the highest caliber vineyards in the world, including Harlan Estate, Spottswoode, Araujo, Colgin, Staglin, Bressler and Pahlmeyer. She is currently the principal of Libelula Viticultural Services, her own company, which provides project management for Abreu and Screaming Eagle.