“We originally chose the Hotchkiss/Paonia area for the actual vineyard and have since fallen in love with the rich agricultural valley that is the North Fork,” says Steve, the de facto storyteller of the duo. (Although Jayme is a freelance writer and photographer.) “We love the welcoming sense of community and the support we’ve received from other vintners since coming here.” stormcellarwine is a #SmallAndMighty business in Paonia. To learn more about Storm Cellar, visit blog.alpinebank.com/wines-and-vines-on-sunshine-mesa. Alpine Bank is proud to #SupportSmallBusiness.