Potomac Point Winery

Our Staff

Potomac Point Proprietors

Cindi & Skip Causey

The owners, Skip and Cindi Causey, are Widewater residents who had a dream of opening up their own winery. Dream talk, their daughter Chelsea called it. The Causeys trace their interest back to the early 1990s when they started visiting wineries in the Napa Valley and Sonoma regions of California. They based Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery on multiple Mediterranean cultures, Italian, French, Spanish as well as American - specifically Napa and New Orleans.

Skip and Cindi are proud to offer their current vintages as well as future pressings that will be coming in 2008, such that Skip and Cindi are proud to offer their current vintages as well as future pressings that will be coming in 2009.

Potomac Point Winemaker Simone

Introducing our wine maker, from Alba,Italy!

Simone has a degree in Oenology and Viticolture from the Turnin University, where he also did his fellowship. He started in Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco and Brown Brothers, Milawa Australia. He was an assistant winemaker in Barolo and Verduno. He became a chief winemaker in June of 2003 in Castiglione di Silicia producing 500,000 bottles per year. In May 2006 he became Chief Winemaker for Firriato Winery in Paceco, Sicily producing 6,000,000 bottles per year. />
Simone is fluent in Italian, English and French!

He and his new He and his new wife Mola were married at the winery on September 28th, 2008!

Event Coordinator

Introducing our Event Coordinator, Tanya Caruso. Tanya brings with her over 15 years of event planning experience. She has worked for several non-profits over the course of her career, planning conventions, seminars and weddings. Throughout her career Tanya has selected many menus to include the pairing of food and wine for specialty dinners. Through this experience her love for wine became a passion. She is excited to join the Potomac Point team where her knowledge of wine will flourish and her enthusiasm and experience is sure to make your event a memorable one.

Vineyard Assistant

Jorge Charos, our Vineyard Assistant, is invaluable in the multitude of ways he makes Potomac Point Vineyard better everyday. A Widewater resident, he assists the winemakers, growers and owners with the endless tasks and details to make our facility run smoothly. If you see him, don't forget to say "iBuenos Dias!"

Le Grand Cru Chef and Kitchen Manager

Kim Bryson

Kim Bryson is the Chef and Kitchen Manager of our new Le Grand Cru Catering and Bistro. After attending L'Academie de Cuisine in Maryland, Kim has worked in many fine dining and catering establishments in the metro region, including The Old Angler's Inn, Indigo, McCormick and Schmick's and Susan Gage Catering. Kim's Culinary philosophy is to keep it simple, fresh, and flavorful. Not only do we have our Bistro offerings, but we also cater smaller parties up to forty people. Come in today, and have a taste! Come in today, and have a taste!

Tasting Room and Wine Club Manager

Introducing our Tasting Room/Wine Club Manager, Denyel Kohl. Having grown up in Western New York where the snow is as plentiful as the vineyards, wine is in her blood. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart. Thanks to his job they relocated to the mid-atlantic. She spent a 7 year stint in Maryland prior to moving to Stafford 12 years ago. After 14 years of being a stay at home mom to three children, Denyel decided she needed something more, not just a job but a job that was fun and educational. She joined the Potomac Point family in March 2008 as a tasting attendant and was quickly promoted to Assistant to the General Manager in July 2008. She has gained much experience and was recently promoted to Tasting Room and Wine Club Manager. She accepted this new endeavor with enthusiasm as she has a great love and passion for wine and people.

Wine Sales Coordinator

Michele Patterson joined the Potomac Point family in August 2007. A Widewater resident, she watched with great anticipation, the winery being built. After attending the grand opening Michele realized a discount was going to be required. Her vast experience in sales began over 18 years ago within multiple industries including; wine, cheese, retail, weight loss and most recently, real estate. Her passion for wine surpassed and she dropped the Realtor title to become the Wine Sales Coordinator for Potomac Point Winery. Michele grew up in Northern and Southern California and was always "blessed" to be close to wineries. It was foretold wine would be in her future as she married her husband Jim at a winery. Their lives, with their son, traveled about with his Marine Corps career, paving the way of opportunity for wine research. Michele is also going to be the "face" of the winery as the Festival Coordinator. Don't be surprised if she tries to recruit you as a volunteer, she is always on the lookout for a good pouring arm!.

Catering Coordinator

Rachael Rivers joined the Potomac Point family in April 2008 as a Tasting Room Attendant. She was promoted to Catering Coordinator in November 2009. Her extensive experience in the service industry and passion for food and wine pairing makes her the perfect addition to Le Grand Cru Catering. She is excited to assist you in planning the finest menu for your next event.