Tracey Hawkins

Tracey grew up in Sonoma County, California, where, from a young age, she helped in the family's restaurant. Growing up in California's wine country, wine was a natural part of life. When the family purchased the 1,300 acre Lower Lake property, which is now home to Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Tracey immediately resonated with the land and its rugged beauty.

Tracey and Mitch eventually began running the ranch and developing Hawk and Horse Vineyards with the support of her family. She has had the opportunity to work with and be mentored by some of the finest winemakers in the industry.

Before starting Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Tracey worked in the wine industry for six years in sales and marketing. Tracey holds a degree in Creative Writing, summa cum laude, from San Francisco State University. She has also studied winemaking through U.C. Davis and wine marketing at Sonoma State University.

In her spare time, Tracey enjoys cooking, horseback riding, and writing poetry.