Aaron Bryan, the winemaker and proprietor behind Conduit, divergent vine, and Tag + Jug Cider Co., took a nontraditional path to winemaking. Initially trained as an economist, his passion for winemaking ignited during his time at UC Santa Barbara and further flourished while living in New York City. Upon returning to the West Coast, Aaron began experimenting with beer and wine in his San Francisco garage. It wasn't long before he found himself immersed in the urban winemaking scene on Treasure Island, where he traded beer for cellar space. In 2013, Aaron made the bold decision to pursue winemaking full-time. Along the way, he met Amy, whose shared love of wine, food, and Northern California led to both a personal and professional partnership.