On this episode of TLC: Tend Life Community, we sit down with Washington winemaker Amy Garofano, the founder of A. Garofani Wines and a key member of the winemaking team at JM Cellars in Woodinville wine country. Amy shares her journey from pharmacy to winemaking, the inspiration behind launching her own label, and the story of her collaborative project, Summer Friends Wines. Whether you’re curious about women in wine, starting a wine label, or the Washington wine industry, this episode uncorks insights, stories, and community-driven inspiration straight from one of the region’s most talented winemakers.

Amy shares how her background as a pharmacist shaped her approach to winemaking, the story behind launching her own label, and what it felt like bottling her first vintage under A. Garofani Wines. We also dive into Summer Friends, the collaborative wine project she created with Tommy Bigalow that blends great wine with a mission to give back by creating opportunities for international wine workers.

Along the way we talk about women winemakers in Washington, balancing multiple roles in a demanding craft, and how community, mentorship, and collaboration continue to shape Amy’s work as a winemaker and educator.

As always, we wrap things up with a Hidden Gem from Amy and Troy brings us the Real Estate Round Up with insights on what’s happening in the local housing market.

If you love Washington wine, behind-the-scenes stories of winemaking, entrepreneurship, or local wineries, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.