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From making wine in his parents garage as a teenager to being the youngest first generation winery owner in Napa Valley history, Grant Long Jr. has done it his way one relationship at a time. Grant makes wine a personal experience and the only way to get his wine is to make the trip to Napa and shake his hand. Gritman records this interview amongst the vines at Grant’s winery Aonair with the help of fellow Gritmen Cale, Danny and Chip. From the casual wine drinker to the wine enthusiast, this episode has a little something for everyone. In the end, we discover that grit does exist in California. Show highlights: -building a grassroots family business -leading from the front, no excuses attitude -leasing vs owning land -balancing business and family -teaching kids the value of a dollar -navigating the wine list at a nice restaurant -how to open wax covered bottles -scaling a business without losing the craft -God bless Texas Disclaimer: This episode was recorded under the influence of good wine Visit Grant’s wineries: Aonair Reverie II Call Matt Lonergan to schedule a tasting (707) 738-8352 Thank you to our Episode Sponsors: Clear Companies Bubela Real Estate Higginbotham Shirt Sponsor: Poncho Outdoors Brand Partners: Turtle Box Audio Chama Chairs *use code GRIT to unlock special Gritmen savings