This page is called 'About Us.'  But it's really about you.

It's about those special moments in your life, the ones shared over a glass of wine. Wine is a symbol of celebration; a metaphor for special times. No other beverage is so closely connected with emotion, with passion, with... a smile.

We savor wine as we savor those moments – moments created in restaurants, at bistros, during special gatherings with family and friends, or in the comfort of our home. These are the moments that leave a signature on our souls. And although no two moments are the same, there is one common element - a smile.

Transcending every culture and every language, the simple smile is universal. And in every smile, there is magic.

We want to be part of that magic! We've created a wine that goes beyond being a silent partner in the moment, a wine that becomes the catalyst for emotion, conversation, memories of the past and desires for the future. SmileVino wants to provoke, stir up passion and, most importantly, give you the chance to help shape our identity through your participation.

Our wines are from California, made from the choicest grapes from a variety of appellations, and offered as a stunning Merlot and an exceptional Chardonnay. As SmileVino grows, we'll work with vineyards in other countries around the world to create a family of wines that not only celebrate cultural diversity, but also share a common connection to all women.

But SmileVino is about more than wine. It's about touching your soul, building community, encouraging creativity and lending a hand. How do we hope to do this?

Our FridaySmile weekly e-mail ends your busy week with inspirational messages and illustrations to live by.

In our Fridge Notes section we'll give you a weekly theme and you can post a topical Fridge Note to share with other visitors to our site.

Let your creativity soar with our short story and photography contests. Your smile could even grace an upcoming label!

We Smile BeCause We Give. At SmileVino, we believe in Giving Back. That's why a portion of our sales goes towards supporting community events and charities.

We hope you enjoy our wines as much as you enjoy every happy moment that calls for a toast. Here's to you!

Douglas Martin and Nancy Moore

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