Ashes & Diamonds is owned by Kashy Khaledi, who is well known in the advertising industry for his work with Google, Microsoft, and Viacom. His commitment to fine wine prompted him to hire an elite winemaking team consisting of Steve Matthiasson, Diana Snowden Seysses, and Michael Cruse, who together make stunning wines. Their Ashes & Diamonds 2019 V.1 Bordeaux-style red blend has aromas of cassis, black raspberry, and graphite with rounded tannins and flavors of black cherry, tobacco leaf, and black currant.