Personal Life
Manrique's other passionate pursuit is winemaking. Since 2003, Manrique has been involved in vineyard adventures here and abroad, where he has been instrumental in the creation of several wines. Manrique partnered with Master Sommelier Emmanuel Kemiji and a vineyard in Spain, Clos Oblidat and Arrels (which means roots of a vine in Catalon) is the inaugural release. Manrique is married to writer Michelle Odom Manrique, and makes his home with their children in northern California.
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