In 1994, three friends- John Eng, Greg Schulc and Zivko Kiridzija (Kira for short)- started their venture: Chateau Vino Wine Cellar. A few years later John and Greg left the company to their friend Kira. Kira is a winemaker from former Yugoslavia. He graduated from the Agriculture faculty department for Fermentation and Preservation at the University of Belgrade. Upon graduating he spent a couple years working at a winery on the Adriatic coast (present day Croatia). more... See more text