Dream. Build. Believe. – A Memoir About Love, Wine, Music and the Founding of Notaviva Vineyards

A True Love Story About Entrepreneurial

Tenacity

A Must Read For Anyone Who Is Seeking An Uplifting, Inspirational Tale About Overcoming The Odds Through Perseverance, Determination And Hard Work, All While Discovering The Real Meaning Of Sweat Equity

Part One

Dream

On a romantic whim, two lives became one and created a shared vision that would forever change their world by reimagining the business of wine and its inherent synergy with music

Part Two

Build

Planting a vineyard, founding a winery, starting a family, holding down corporate careers all while filming a reality television series would test their mettle, demonstrate their passion and challenge their will to succeed

Part Three

Believe

After launching the winery and a new creative agency in the face of the Great Recession, facing fears and overcoming adversity became the cornerstones of their young family's foundation

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Love

A true love story about dreams, passion, failure, courage, family, friends, inner strength, entrepreneurship and hope.

Wine

With no experience in either farming or winemaking, they learned to grow and produce award-winning wines.

Music

Their background in the music and entertainment industries enabled them to conceive the world’s first brand pairing wine and music.

Perseverance

Their story of starting two small businesses while raising a family is a testament to the American Dream.

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Reviews & Accolades

Beautiful

A delightful read for anyone interested in either love or wine, or both together.

-George M. Taber, Author of “The Judgement of Paris”

Reviews & Accolades

Inspiring

Stephen Mackey has penned a memoir both revealing and inspiring for anyone seeking to flee the city for the vineyards.

-Dave McIntyre, Wine Columnist, The Washington Post

Reviews & Accolades

Heartwarming

Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop, eager to find out what adventure, joy or heartbreak lies on the next page. The most amazing thing is that it all really happened.

-Paula Kidwell, Afternoon Personality & Music Director, WINC 92.5 FM

A True Love Story About Entrepreneurial

Tenacity

A Must Read For Anyone Who Is Seeking An Uplifting, Inspirational Tale About Overcoming The Odds Through Perseverance, Determination And Hard Work, All While Discovering The Real Meaning Of Sweat Equity

Part One

Dream

On a romantic whim, two lives became one and created a shared vision that would forever change their world by reimagining the business of wine and its inherent synergy with music

Part Two

Build

Planting a vineyard, founding a winery, starting a family, holding down corporate careers all while filming a reality television series would test their mettle, demonstrate their passion and challenge their will to succeed

Part Three

Believe

After launching the winery and a new creative agency in the face of the Great Recession, facing fears and overcoming adversity became the cornerstones of their young family's foundation

Order Now

Shop

Find the book, the wines, great gifts and cool clothing in our store.

Meet the Author

Events

Stephen and Shannon will be available at book signings, wine festivals, special events and private engagements

Love

Wine

Music

Perseverance

Available in hardcover and digital

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