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The People
Rooted in purpose, driven by passion — regenerative viticulture is our roadmap to stewarding Groundstar vineyard with care, cultivating resilience in the land, and honoring our deep connection to place.
Chiara Shannon & Joseph Brent
The Owners
Chiara Rose Shannon is a Los Angeles native, wine industry consultant, and proud steward of Groundstar Vineyard with her husband, Joseph Brent. A leader in the conscious wine movement, she holds an MBA in Global Wine Business and a WSET Diploma, and brings two decades of wine industry experience to the venture. With deep roots in California and the American West, she blends her passion for wine with environmental and cultural stewardship. When not consulting or working in the vineyard, Chiara supports numerous nonprofits and enjoys gardening, yoga, and hiking with her husband and their three rescue dogs.
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Joseph Peter Brent is a trial attorney and dedicated steward of Groundstar Vineyard with his wife, Chiara. Originally from Chicago, he brings a lifelong appreciation for the land—shaped by summers on his family's farm—to his new role as a steward of the vineyard. A trained chef and avid cook, Joseph finds joy in both farming and food. Outside of his legal work, he dedicates time to conservation and cultural organizations, and shares in the management of the vineyard business alongside Chiara.
