Winemaker Graham Markel views 'Buona Notte' as a family endeavor, with his father as his business partner and inspiration drawn from his mother's culinary adventures. The winery reflects the Markel family's life of travel and exploration. From a young age, Graham learned to cook at his mother's Tuscan culinary school in Italy, and his bartending experience in Colorado inspired him to create his own beverages.

Graham spent seven years working at Antica Terra Winery in Oregon and trained under Master Sommelier Nate Ready at Hiyu Wine Farm. The most important lesson he learned was to deeply consider every aspect of winemaking and to infuse beauty into every step of the process. Despite the challenges and fatigue, every action must contribute to making the best wine possible.