Michael Simons, Winemaker
Sarah
My favorite part about working in the wine room is Michael’s wine of course, but also the
incredible people that I have the chance to meet when they walk through our doors.
My favorite Comanche wine…wait, I only get to pick ONE?! I do love the La Vaquera,
but my new favorite is our Maverick.
My personal hobby is spending time with my two amazing kids.
I was drawn to a job in the wine industry because I grew up with wine and the
appreciation for each varietal but I wanted to expand my knowledge and learn from
someone who had a passion for wine making.​
Nicole
​​My favorite thing about working in the wine room is that the people are always so warm and friendly, eager to learn about and enjoy Michael’s wine! They want to hear the stories of the wine, grape varietals and the winemaker himself. We’re not just pouring you a glass with empty interaction, we’re creating an experience that connects people to the wine. Working at Comanche has brought truly wonderful people into my life, I feel so lucky!
My favorite Comanche wine is Il Rinnegato -- a fantastic Super Tuscan wine, a nostalgic tribute to the nuances of a traditional Italian red. Perfectly named ‘The Renegade’, it’s a cheeky nod to the history of Super Tuscans that shaped the course of Italian winemaking!
My hobbies include anything arts. I love music, drawing, singing, writing, reading, museums, painting, theatre, cinema, all of it! I caught the travel bug when I was 20, and now I’m always planning my next adventure.
I'm drawn to this industry because wine is always changing. It’s a subject that will never stagnate because it’s a product of countless variables, the complexity of wine is what drew me to the industry. It’s completely fascinating and I never want to stop learning more!
Daverle
My favorite thing about working in Comanche Cellars Wine room... Well, that's hard to pin down to just one thing. There's just so much about it, the warmth of the lighting and interior design, the smiles and delight that people have when they enjoy the wines, hearing their laughter and good conversation with friends and family, knowing that they've had a great experience visiting our wine room.
This is all possible because we have such a great team. I love my co-workers, manager and owner of Comanche Cellars they're all amazing!
My fave wine is the Maverick. I love the blending of the Sangiovese and the Syrah. So delicious! Perfect for a cold winter night by the fire.
My hobbies, let's see… I absolutely love cooking for family and pairing good food with great wine. My son, daughter and two beautiful granddaughters are who I spend time with when not at work. When I'm alone I love guitar, art and opera and my Canaries, Caruso, Carmen and Placido.
I am drawn to a job in the wine industry because it gives me an opportunity to not only acquaint people with new wines but be a facilitator for a great experience with some of the best ones I've ever tasted. It's very satisfying and enjoyable to make people happy and to see how pleased they are with the product we provide.
Ruth
My favorite part of working in the wine room is meeting people from all walks of life. I might get to talk to a professor of physics one day, a military man learning Mandarin the next, a sculptor and a chef. But we always have at least one thing in common -- we love wine.
My favorite Comanche wine is La Vaquera, hands down.
My hobbies include cooking and gardening
I am drawn to the wine industry because I fell in love with the history and the stories of wine. We humans have been making wine for so long, it’s in our DNA.
Sabrina
My favorite part about working in the wine room would be meeting all the great customers that come in, whether it’s hearing where they are traveling from or just chatting with the locals.
My favorite wine would be La Vaquera.
On my free time, I like to travel as much as possible. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My boyfriend and I also enjoy walking our two dogs, Opie and Cherry pie.
I’m drawn to a job in the wine industry because I thoroughly enjoy wine and what better way to learn more about wine then working in a tasting room.
Joe
Working at the wine room brings me so much happiness. My favorite thing by far, are the people that come in to share in not only our wine, but truly enjoy an experience at Comanche. It’s an amazing place to take a breath from daily life, taste incredible wines and meet one of a kind people. You always feel welcomed. 
Favorite Wine: that’s a tough one. Each one truly does have something new and different to bring to the taste buds. (Maverick... shhhh).
I love running, traveling and drinking wine.
I first began loving wine on a visit to Italy. I never anticipate working in the wine industry until I wandered into Comanche one day and genuinely felt right at home.
Karen
My favorite part of working in the wine room is doing dishes...haha... nah.. but it’s a nice reprieve once in a while. I’d say it’s meeting new people...You never know who’s going to walk through the door... it’s exciting! 
My favorite Comanche wine is the Syrah... (I’m in love with the aroma... let’s bottle it.) 
My personal hobbies include Transcendental Meditation through art, music and healing. Also, walking my dog Emy on the old railroad tracks trail... and of course sharing a great bottle of wine with close friends. 
I was drawn to the wine industry because I’m fascinated, inspired and shall be ever in awe of the process of winemaking.