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When We Were Grapes: The Beginning of the Dream
While living in the Caribbean Islands of the Turks & Caicos, British West Indies in 2000, the idea of starting a vineyard took root within Brent and Shelley Bedford. Long time entrepreneurs, Brent's skills as a self confessed washed-up musician turned serial entrepreneur, combined with Shelley's fashion designer/multi-media producing knowhow, made them the perfect creative team to pursue their vineyard dream.
Over the next few years, the vineyard dream kept percolating away as Brent and Shelley travelled the world with their other business ventures.
After considering Italy, Chili, Spain, California, Washington, Oregon and the Okanagan in Canada for the perfect vineyard spot, Brent found himself in Chile, trekking through the Andes, with the Argentina Uco Valley right on the other side.
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Oddly enough, along with owning a vineyard, an additional bucket list item for Brent was to accomplish the feat of traversing the longest known land route via car, starting at the southernmost tip of South America and ending at the northern tip of North America, infamously known as the "Trans American Highway." While on business trip in Chile, Brent decided to start scouting check points for his future marathon car trek. It was during this scout that he came across the Argentina Region in the Andes and noticed a co-op vineyard, The Vines of Mendoza, at the base of the mountain. Instantly feeling at home surrounded by the laid-back Argentinean lifestyle, Brent contacted The Vines of Mendoza and began the process of owning a single vineyard micro-winery right at the base of the Andes!
Hence the quest for the perfect location was complete. The idea of Graffiti Vino was born to share with all those interested in the discovery of something new and refreshing.
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Crushed into Uniqueness:
Distinct PersonalityComing up with the name Graffiti Vino was an easy feat. A truly unique art form, graffiti is an outward expression of the artist, often meant to inspire. Just like graffiti murals, the wine that Graffiti Vino produces is art, taking you and your taste buds on an artistic journey; one that will refresh and inspire with each sip; one that will transport you to the base of the Argentina Andes, making you feel like you are part of the wine's creation.
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