Welcome to As If Wines by Alie Shaper.

Wine has not just been a journey of learning a craft, but the journey of discovering myself as a person. 

“If” has been the guiding principle in my career.  By examining all possibilities and opening myself up to all the answers “if” summons, I have been led to places that I never imagined, but were exactly where I should be.

I didn’t grow up around wine, but with some nudging from the Fates, I find myself where I belong: in the winery. The trinity of Serendipity, Persistence and Courage play havoc with the best-laid plans, but they will always bring you home.

Through wine, I am able to tell my story and share my experiences.  And just as wine evolves,  I continue to write new chapters in my career as a winemaker.  As If Wines are my personal stories, and I look forward to sharing them with you.

SERENDIPITY
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Serendipity is delivery of opportunity, to one ready to receive it.

COURAGE
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Courage is the undaunted heart of action.

PERSISTENCE
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Persistence is to tenaciously challenge opposition in pursuit of a vision.

Winemaking, Branding, Marketing and Packaging.

 

Alie Shaper is the founder of Brooklyn Oenology, the first urban winery in New York City. A third-generation entrepreneur, Alie not only oversees all aspects of BOE and AS IF winemaking, she serves as a consultant on wine production for a variety of clients. To learn more about her services, follow the link below.

 
“What if I hadn’t followed the path I chose; what would my life be like today? I feel fortunate to have navigated the “ifs” as I have. They fueled my passion. They defined my taste. They brought us here. Cheers to Serendipity, Courage, Persistence, and every “if” in between.
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