Amy Aiken

Amy Aiken is an American entrepreneur and winemaker. She focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon wines and owns her own wine labels: Meander and Conspire.

Personal life and education

Aiken grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and her first job was at a plant nursery. She instead earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Horticulture. After graduation, she moved to California. She attended the University of California, Davis for Plant Pathology. She graduated in 1989. She is married to winemaker Joel Aiken. They have two sons and live in St. Helena, California.

Career

Aiken's first wine industry job after obtaining her Master's degree was at Joseph Phelps Vineyards. She worked during the crush season, working in the labs making Cabernet Sauvignon wine. She also worked for Viader Vineyards, Oakville Ranch, and Anomaly Vineyards. The wine is named after her sons, Mitchell and Andrew. Her wines are made from Napa Valley fruit, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon.