Our Story

A Georgia native, Jeremy attended Florida State University before moving to the Napa Valley in 2007 for an internship at his uncle’s winery in Rutherford. He would soon hone his winemaking acumen through positions at Luna, Chappellet, and Duckhorn while also studying winemaking at UC Davis.  After making wine in Napa, Sonoma, and New Zealand, he wanted to create a brand that focuses on inclusivity and building community.  Jeremy splits time between California and Charleston, SC where in his spare time he enjoys live music, oysters, and hot yoga.

Parrish developed a passion for wine while touring vineyards in Italy as a student at FSU. The next summer, he returned to Europe where he studied International Food, Wine & Culture. Inspired by these experiences and his business education, he has made a career in the food and beverage industry and enjoys sharing culinary experiences with friends and family. A longtime fan of Jeremyʼs winemaking, he found the perfect partner with which to join the wine business. Parrish lives in Atlanta with his wife Cat, and son James.

A Nashville native, Lillian attended Belmont University. As she has always had a love for the outdoors, she moved to Santa Rosa Beach, FL. She and Jeremy crossed paths down on 30A where she was hired as the Marketing Director in 2021. She has dove deeper in her passion for connecting with people and sharing experiences with others. She is thrilled and feels extremely grateful to be a part of Tarpon – allowing her to grow in all areas of life.

Ever since studying his wine degree in Aix-en-Provence, France during his undergrad years, Jack has been infatuated with the world of wine. Upon returning stateside he produced and directed the award-winning documentary on the Finger Lakes wine region, Uncorked Potential. Immediately following that he pursued Certified Sommelier status with the Court of Master Sommeliers. He then moved to Charleston, South Carolina to run a wine bar as the Wine Director and GM. During his time in Charleston he was able to build his network for private cellar consultation, which he parlayed into a Wine Specialist position at Sotheby’s auction house in New York. Finally, Jack began work with Tarpon Cellars during the summer of 2020, producing visual content for the website and social media accounts. He began his more permanent role in the autumn of 2021, continuing with content production. He now operates as the East Coast Business Director with responsibilities that include securing distribution partners, managing sales, and representing the brand across the eastern seaboard. He recently passed his WSET 3 exam and is now pursing WSET4 Diploma. He now lives in Manhattan and enjoys sailing in his free time.

Samantha resides in the north but a true southerner at heart, locally from Atlanta and will always stay true to those roots. She is excited to be a part of a great team and happy to be with a company that has values that align with what she believes in.

Aliya grew up in Louisiana where she established a love for southern cooking and fresh seafood. Her culinary passion quickly turned into a love of wine when she was introduced to the different ways that wine pairs with food. During her time at the University of Colorado Boulder she worked closely with Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity initiatives on and around campus while also working in two local Boulder gardens helping to produce bountiful harvests. After meeting Jeremy at an Outstanding in the Field dinner in Oxford, MS she was excited to learn about Tarpon Cellars and eventually be invited to join the team. She is delighted to be a part of an organization that creates community through the celebration of music, art and storytelling and its connection to food and wine.

Growing up in a multicultural household, wine always played a central role in social gatherings. From a young age, Dani was always fascinated by everything from the rich history and culture each bottle seemed to represent, and the way that wine was able to bring people together. The stories behind each bottle captivated her, and soon her fascination and  love for wine turned into a passion.

She graduated from College of Charleston in 2012, and has called Charleston home ever since.  With it’s vibrant food and beverage scene, Charleston served as a perfect breeding ground for her budding passion.

After years in various sales roles, she made the pivotal decision to unite her passion for wine with her sales skills, a choice she has not regretted. This decision marked the beginning of an exciting and fulfilling journey that has allowed her to share her love for wine and its stories with others.

After spending a few years on the buying side, she started working with Curated Selections distribution company initially as a sales representative, quickly moving into a Sales Manager role in 2020 and worked closely with the Tarpon Cellars wines. As she got to know Jeremy and the Tarpon Cellars brand, she fell in love with their mission: That wine is meant to connect people; to a place, a time, but most importantly, to each other.  After working with the wines for a couple of years on the distribution side, she gladly accepted Jeremy’s offer to join the team as National Sales Manager in August of 2023.