Press

What People Are Saying

  • The Wine Write (2024)

    “The name came to her while taking a wine break from the kids. It's a moniker that resonates with mothers everywhere.”

  • Inside the Santa Ynez Valley Magazine

    Inside the Santa Ynez Valley Magazine

    “Dana’s more than 20 years of experience in the wine industry show in the quality of her offerings.”

  • Santa Barbara Independent

    Santa Barbara Independent

    “I can make a damn good bottle at this point, because I’ve learned from the best,” Volk told me…”

  • Noozhawk

    Noozhawk

    “The wines, she said, are “easy and approachable” and will appeal to both “novices and experienced wine drinkers.”

  • Wine Industry Advisor

    Wine Industry Advisor

    “As a single mom of two autistic children, I know how much energy, effort, patience, time, empathy and humor it takes to sustain this kind of hectic life.”

  • Wine Business

    Wine Business

    “Dana Volk has announced the launch of Happy Mommy Wines…”

  • Wine Enthusiast

    Wine Enthusiast

    “In 1996, Ullom meet an intern, Dana Volk, working at Edna Valley Vineyards in San Luis Obispo. He learned that she spoke Spanish, hired her and sent her to work a year in Chile and Argentina.”

  • The Wine Write

    The Wine Write

    “Dana Volk’s impetus is certainly the most grounded we’ve heard.”

  • Montecito Journal

    Montecito Journal

    "I always wanted to make a local wine under $20, as a way to connect with fellow moms."