Balancing Marriage and Winemaking: Tips for a Harmonious Life

Marriage has been such a rewarding part of my life, especially as a parent, but I’m curious how others have leveraged their relationships to enhance their professional passions. As a winemaking instructor, my days are packed with teaching, tastings, and vineyard visits. I’d love to hear how married folks especially those in demanding careers have found ways to blend their personal and work lives smoothly.

Does your partner play a role in your winemaking journey, whether it’s helping with events, offering feedback, or just being a sounding board? Or maybe you’ve discovered small rituals like sharing a glass of your latest batch at the end of the day that keep the connection strong despite a busy schedule.

Parenting adds another layer, so if you’ve found creative ways to involve your family in your work (or vice versa), I’d love to hear those stories too. How do you make it all feel cohesive rather than competing for time?

Looking forward to your insights cheers to great advice and even better wine!

My partner helps me test new blends their brutal honesty keeps my wine game strong. We do sunset tastings with the kids, turning work into family time. Balance is key, but tbh some days it’s just chaos and cheap takeout.

My wife helps with vineyard events and our kids love stomping grapes turns work into family fun! We unwind by tasting new blends together after bedtime.