Mark Grimaldi was born and raised in White Plains, NY where an Italian father meant there was always wine on the table. He has worked in the wine business since 2003, currently working for Michael Skurnik Wines for the past 6 years with roles that ranged from wine marketing and label design to now sales and consulting.

After moving to the North Fork of Long Island in 2008 from New York City, Mark immersed himself in the local wine and food scene. He then met his now wife, Olivia, who was born and raised in the Finger Lakes, which led to an interest in Finger Lakes wines.

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