Michael Hirby

Mike's career in wine began as a sommelier in Colorado Springs, CO, at the award-winning restaurant Primitivo, where he developed his passion for wine and his palate. Winemaking was the seemingly obvious next step; and after spending several months exploring the wine country of Spain and France, he made his way to Napa Valley. Mike learned his way around the cellar at Behrens & Hitchcock Winery for several years, before being hired as the Winemaker for Realm Cellars in 2002.

In addition to Relic, his current winemaking projects include D.R. Stephens Estate, Husic Family Vineyards, Sarocka Estate, and Winter Wines. If Mike is not in the vineyard or winery, you may find him engaged in one of his other passions – cooking or playing guitar.

Schatzi Throckmorton

Upon graduating from college, where she studied African history, Schatzi moved to the Napa Valley in the fall of 1999 for her 'gap year', but after falling in love with wine, gave up her graduate studies and never turned back. She quickly found her way to Behrens & Hitchcock Winery, beginning work there in 2000 along with Mike. At B&H, Schatzi learned the business-side of the wine industry, and in addition to managing Relic, she continues to serve as the General Manager for Behrens Family Winery.

Annette Summersett

Annette came to the Napa Valley in 2008 to start a career in the wine world. After six years as a singer/songwriter in Los Angeles, as well as working in the restaurant industry, she decided to re-locate herself to Northern California where her passion for wine would be realized and musical inspiration could thus follow. For two years she worked as the Hospitality Director at O’Shaughnessy Winery on Howell Mountain, eventually finding her way to Relic.

Annette provides a wealth of insight and experience and a warm welcome to all visitors. If you are in the Napa Valley and would like to make an appointment to taste through our wines, Annette can be reached at 707.484.9380 or at annette@relicwines.com

Patty Hsu

Patty is a California native and an avid wine enthusiast with many years of experience tasting and collecting the great wines of the world. We are lucky to have Patty on our team as she shares her time between Relic and Plumpjack as well as a full-time career as a critical care nurse & recent hospital executive. A woman with a big heart and a great palate – she is right at home in the Napa Valley.