Jim Garner's journey to becoming a winemaker and winery owner began with a gift. He worked in the biotech industry, and his employer moved him from California to Washington. In order to allay his fears that he'd no longer have access to good wine, his new team put together a basket of bottles from local wineries for him to enjoy. He was so impressed by one cabernet from Pleasant Hill Cellars that, when the opportunity presented itself, he went to meet the maker. Jim became friends with the winery's owner, then a part-time helper, then a full-time team member. He eventually founded his own winery, Icon Cellars, where he continues the tradition of making small batches of carefully crafted wines and pairing them with fine food, fine art, and fine music.