Brian Schmidt was born in Healdsburg and grew up on the family ranch with his sisters, Diane and Kay. As the fifth generation living and growing up on this property, he felt his job was to help preserve the property for the next generation as his parents had done. He continues to farm the property utilizing the techniques he learned at Cal Poly, the wisdom he gained from his father and grandfather, blended with the technological improvements of today. As a founding member of WineGrowers of the Dry Creek Valley, Brian is focused on promoting the region's award winning grapes. You'll often see him during the annual Passport event.

Janice Osborne Schmidt was raised in Santa Rosa and had a keen appreciation for animals and country life from day one. Whether focused on horses or goats, zucchini or pumpkins, she loved the outdoors and nurturing nature. After 20 years helping craft wine at Jordan Winery she is now focused on family, farm and the technological aspects of growing great winegrapes. Janice has a Masters Degree from the famous UC Davis Enology & Viticulture Department.

Their four boys grew up on the ranch and were always involved in the vineyard. The youngest is currently enrolled in the Wine & Viticulture Program at Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo.