Our Staff
Potomac Point Proprietors
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The owners, Skip and Cindi Causey, are Widewater residents who had a
dream of opening up their own winery. Dream talk, their daughter Chelsea called
it. The Causeys trace their interest back to the early 1990s when they started
visiting wineries in the Napa Valley and Sonoma regions of California. They
based Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery on multiple Mediterranean cultures,
Italian, French, Spanish as well as American - specifically Napa and New
Orleans.
Skip and Cindi are proud to offer their current vintages as well as future
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Potomac Point Winemaker and Vineyard Manager 
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Introducing our Winemaker/Vineyard Manager, from Alba,Italy!
Simone has a degree in Oenology and Viticolture from the Turnin University,
where he also did his fellowship. He started in Produttori del Barbaresco,
Barbaresco and Brown Brothers, Milawa Australia. He was an assistant winemaker
in Barolo and Verduno. He became a chief winemaker in June of 2003 in
Castiglione di Silicia producing 500,000 bottles per year. In May 2006 he
became Chief Winemaker for Firriato Winery in Paceco, Sicily producing 6,000,000
bottles per year.
Simone is fluent in Italian, English and French!
He and his wife Mola were married at the winery on September 28th, 2008!
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Event Coordinator
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Introducing our Event Coordinator, Tanya Caruso.
Tanya brings with her
over 15 years of
event planning experience. She has worked for several non-profits
over the course of her career, planning conventions, seminars and weddings.
Throughout her career Tanya has selected many menus to include the pairing of
food and wine for white tie dinners. Through this experience her love for wine
became a passion. She is excited to join the Potomac Point team where her
knowledge of wine will flourish and her enthusiasm and experience is sure to
make your event a memorable one.
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Vineyard Assistant
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Jorge Charos, our Vineyard Assistant, is invaluable in the multitude of
ways he makes Potomac Point Vineyard better everyday. A Widewater resident, he
assists the winemakers, growers and owners with the endless tasks and details to
make our facility run smoothly. If you see him, don't forget to say "iBuenos
Dias!" |
Wine Club and Online Store Manager
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Michele Patterson joined the Potomac Point family in August 2007. A
Widewater resident, she watched with great anticipation, the winery being built.
After attending the grand opening Michele realized a discount was going to be
required. Her vast experience in sales began over 18 years ago within multiple
industries including; wine, cheese, retail, weight loss and most recently, real
estate. Her passion for wine surpassed and she dropped the Realtor title to
become the Wine Sales Coordinator for Potomac Point Winery. Michele grew up in
Northern and Southern California and was always "blessed" to be close to
wineries. It was foretold wine would be in her future as she married her husband
Jim at a winery. Their lives, with their son, traveled about with his Marine
Corps career, paving the way of opportunity for wine research. Michele is also
going to be the "face" of the winery as the Festival Coordinator. Don't be
surprised if she tries to recruit you as a volunteer, she is always on the
lookout for a good pouring arm!.
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Catering Coordinator
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Rachael Rivers
joined the Potomac Point family in April 2008 as a Tasting Room Attendant. She
was promoted to Catering Coordinator in November 2009. Her extensive experience
in the service industry and passion for food and wine pairing makes her the
perfect addition to Le Grand Cru Catering. She is excited to assist you in
planning the finest menu for your next event.
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Le Grand Cru Culinary Team
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Introducing our Le Grand Cru Culinary Team. Our bistro menu offers a
diverse collection of items sure to please any palate. For private events, you
may choose from our list of selections or a menu can be customized for you...the
choice is yours. Whether you are here for a private event or spending quality
time at the bistro, our experienced culinary team is here to provide you with an
exquisite dining experience.
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pictured left to right:
Tad - Catering Chef, Christopher - Prep-cook/Dishwasher,
Mike - Sous Chef, Connor - Prep-cook/Dishwasher
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