I’m a 9th generation Californian. I love it here. I love the weather, the ocean, the food, the viticulture and the people. Staying true to my roots, I didn’t venture far for college. I attended California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and graduated from the Orfalea College of Business with a concentration in Marketing.

Coming of [ drinking ] age in wine country undoubtedly sparked my interest and passion for wine. Though I didn’t study viticulture, I made sure to apply the Cal Poly ‘learn by doing’ motto when it came to my wine education. Post-college, I went on to earn the Level II Award in Wines through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and am currently studying for Level III.

I have 5+ years of experience in the marketing and food & beverage industries, most recently serving as the Marketing Director of a female-founded e-commerce wine shop specializing in small production, family-owned, and sustainably farmed wines from around the world. We gave boutique wineries a platform and a voice, but I came to realize that they needed more.

And thus, Vinlo was born. I created this agency with the dream of helping small businesses reach their full potential. The skill, love and passion behind boutique brands should be shared with the world and that’s what we’re here to do. We’re here to tell your stories and to push your brand to be the very best version of itself.

My favorite color is blue, I’m an overly-organized neat freak and my hobbies include wine [ duh ], food [ duh ], sailing and sarcasm. Think we’d be a good match? Make the first move by filling out this form or by sliding directly into my inbox lauren@vinlocreative.com