{"id":869,"date":"2020-05-29T19:25:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T19:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/?p=869"},"modified":"2023-03-10T21:27:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T21:27:35","slug":"employee-spotlight-mike-freitas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/employee-spotlight-mike-freitas\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Spotlight: Mike Freitas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mike worked in distribution, sales,\u00a0and marketing in the beverage industry for 15 years before he found his way into the Frank Family Tasting Room. Ten years later, Mike still finds daily joy in sharing our wines and story with\u00a0each visitor to the winery.\u00a0Not only is a tasting with Mike incredibly insightful from his extensive wine knowledge,\u00a0but he\u00a0keeps it intimate and relaxed,\u00a0encouraging\u00a0guests to take their time, ask questions, and to truly focus on the wine. \u201cMy job is simply to ensure that your experience exceeds expectations,\u201d says Mike.\u00a0Thank you,\u00a0Mike for exceeding our expectations for ten years and counting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is your favorite Frank Family wine to enjoy this spring?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My favorite wine for spring is\u00a0our beautifully crisp sparkling <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/wine\/bubbles\/blanc-de-blancs-2015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blanc de\u00a0Blancs<\/a>. I love\u00a0pairing it with a spicy jambalaya.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What has working at Frank Family Vineyards taught you?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frank Family Vineyards, and how we approach winemaking and the hospitality experience, has taught me that we all need to be comfortable in who we are and to not try to be what we are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>With all your experience with caring for and serving wine, what is your pro tip?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patience is key \u2013 do not rush through a glass or a bottle of wine. The beauty of the story a wine tells is how time changes the experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do you like to do\u00a0when you\u2019re not at work?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone knows that I am a basketball fanatic. When I\u2019m not at work, you can find me watching basketball of all levels and coaching or running basketball camps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a fun fact you can share with us?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am a middle child\u2026does that explain a little about who I am?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mike worked in distribution, sales,\u00a0and marketing in the beverage industry for 15 years before he found his way into the Frank Family Tasting Room. 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