SNOWBIRDS VINTNERS INC
WINTER PARK, FLORIDA

Chef Jamie McFadden is the proprietor of Snowbirds Vintners, and the award-winning chef behind Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine and Events, located in Winter Park, Florida. Over the years, Jamie has received many awards and accolades, including being As the co-founder of The PEAS Foundation, a local non-profit organization that provides fresh produce to those in need, he’s also passionate about giving back to the community. Below, Jamie shares his thoughts on family, wine, and why sustainability and eco-friendly winemaking matters to Snowbirds Vintners as a brand. How did you become a chef, and what got you into winemaking? From an early age, I grew up helping my father make wine, and my mother was always in the kitchen whipping up something new and exciting for friends and family, most likely with a Julia Child or James Beard cookbook open on the kitchen counter. By my teens, I knew I was destined to become a chef. I’ve now had the pleasure of working as a chef in some of the most wonderful food and wine regions – Napa, Sonoma, Central Coast, Tuscany, Rioja, Burgundy, Alsace, the Mosel, Champagne, Washington State, even Texas Hill Country – these experiences shape your flavor profiles, and teach you so much about place. For me, it really is all about family. Snowbirds Vintners was inspired by my parents mutual love for food and wine, and our annual trips from the cold north to the warm, sunny beaches of South and Central Florida. It represents the joy one experiences when you’re in your ‘perfect paradise’, no matter where that is in the world. Snowbirds Vintners motto is ‘Vacation Inspired, No Beach Required!’ As someone who selects and recommends wines so frequently, I felt that so many wine labels looked similar. Snowbirds is about fun, food, and friends, but the wine itself is serious. Especially the Grüner Veltliner, as it’s a relatively newer varietal for the US, rarely found outside of small lot wineries, and in Europe, it’s considered to be a very serious food pairing wine. Snowbirds Vintners wines are blended and aged to be incredibly approachable-both sommeliers and food fans love them! How important is sustainability in winemaking to you, and what are Snowbirds’ vineyards doing in this respect? the ‘why’s’ of sustainable winemaking recently did a story on how wineries are using animals in farming, which is something we’re very proud of, because ours are birds! Over 250 owl boxes are perched among our vineyards, and local barn owls take up residence in them, nesting during the day, and hunting at night for gophers and mice, which helps to keep the land in balance. We also want folks to know that 100% of their donation goes to the organization in need. The PEAS FOUNDATION is a vehicle for us to do what we love, and then give back to food pantries and shelters, to help with fresh produce and healthy food options. My hope is to inspire them to think outside of the traditional restaurant experience for great food and wine pairings, to have a little adventure in their week, and get outside of the box with what they eat and drink. With Snowbirds Vintners, you can enjoy a fantastic food and wine pairing anywhere, and for any occasion. Snowbirds is about creating memories, and I hope to help make some of yours shine just a little bit brighter with our wines! Currently, you can find Snowbirds online, and in an expanding list of retailers nationwide. Ask your local retailers for Snowbirds Vintners, and give us a shout out on social media with #DrinkSnowbirds! We love hearing and sharing in the food and wine experience with our fans. Find out more about our products Experience Snowbirds Vintners chef-made wines to create the perfect food and wine pairings, and turn every day into a celebration! Created by award-winning Chef Jamie McFadden, Snowbirds Vintners is serious wine in a not-so-serious bottle! Inspired by his love for food and wine, and annual family adventures from the cold and snow, to the warm, sunny beaches of Florida, Snowbirds is all about fun, food, family, and friends. As Jamie says, it’s ‘vacation inspired, no beach required!” From date nights to Sunday suppers, celebrations to staycations, Snowbirds Vintners makes wine and food pairings delicious every time! Hand crafted in small vintages, Snowbirds Vintners wines are all American, and come from the best wine regions in the United States. Made using vegan and gluten free practices, our grapes are grown and harvested using sustainable, earth-first farming practices. A portion of proceeds from each bottle goes to charitable and non-profit organizations each quarter, including The P.E.A.S. Foundation, a non-profit created to provide fresh produce and foods for shelters and other charitable organizations.