You might be surprised to know that the Midwest has vineyards, but that is precisely where Arrowood winemaker Kristina Shideler got her start. During college, Kristina interned for a Missouri winemaker, who advised her to “taste everything, never stop learning, and never get bored.” She took that advice to heart and travelled the world, gaining experience with Bordeaux and international varieties in New Zealand, Portugal, Argentina and Sonoma County, as well as earning her Masters in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis. In 2015, Kristina was promoted to become Arrowood’s chief winemaker. When she’s not making wine, Kristina can be found running, traveling or cooking.