Meet Our Family

Marcus Tipton: Owner & Head Winemaker

Marcus Tipton

Owner & Head Winemaker

Marcus Tipton, Owner of InVINtions, A Creative Winery, is a man who has worn many hats.  A Colorado Native, and third generation Coloradoan whose family hails from Leadville, Marcus graduated from a Denver high school and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Metropolitan State University.  After working for several years as an auditor for the Colorado Gaming Division, then as a police officer in Black Hawk, and the Assistant Superintendent of Mount Olivet Cemetery, Marcus set it all aside to follow his dream of starting a business.

InVINtions, A Creative Winery opened it’s doors May 18th 2010, and Marcus has never looked back.  He loves the wine.  He loves the people.  He loves seeing people smile.

FAVORITE WINE: If you can’t guess our fearless leader’s favorite wine, you need to come in more!

Nancy Tipton: Owner & CFO

Nancy Tipton

Owner & CFO

A second generation Colorado native, Nancy Tipton grew-up in Aurora and graduated from Colorado State University.  After living in Japan for several years during the Vietnam War, she returned to Colorado and earned her MPA from the University of Denver.  She and her husband have one grown daughter, and although Nancy lives part-time in Las Vegas, you will see her and her husband at the winery most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Nancy came out of retirement over ten years ago to pursue her passion of owning her own business, and now owns InVINtions and works two full time jobs: one as the Chief Financial Officer and controller for the winery, and one as the Chief Financial Officer and controller for a local Denver law firm.

FAVORITE WINE: You’re likely to hear Nancy shouting: “Gamay All Day” any time you are in the winery.​

Lauri Moeller

Tasting Room Ambassador

When Lauri was younger, she had a BAD experience with a cheap bottle of wine, and never drank wine again until she started working at InVINtions. After volunteering at a Furry Scurry event, supporting the Dumb Friends League, Lauri ended up winning a 6-person wine tasting party.  Once she did the wine tasting, she was hooked, and took home a bottle of Funseekers’ Acai Raspberry that night.  Since then, she has expanded her taste buds (finally). Her favorite being Verdicchio.

Although born in New Jersey, Lauri considers herself a Colorado native. She is close to her family and they all live within minutes of one another in Colorful Colorado.  She has 4 “fur babies” at home; 3 were adopted from the shelter and the other 1 was a stray.  Crazy cat lady – maybe?

When not at the winery, Lauri enjoys organizing people’s homes, specializing in closets. Ask Cory about it! She also enjoys hanging out with family and friends. 

FAVORITE WINE: Her palate has matured since working at the winery, so will find her drinking her favorite wine – Verdicchio!

Abby Foster

Tasting Room Ambassador

Abigail was born and raised in Texas and is a recent transplant to Colorado. Her career in wine started by accident as she was looking for jobs after graduating from Texas Tech with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting. She has been in the industry since 2021 and is making her way through the Court of Master Sommeliers of America program. She will try whatever she can to talk about wine, and even named her rescue cat Albariño as a chance to talk about Spanish wine.

In her free time, you can find Abby working on her latest handicraft with her two cats, reading and memorizing scenes from plays and musicals, or wandering around different parks with her husband.

FAVORITE WINE: While every mood calls for a different wine, you will normally see Abby relaxing with a heavier red wine like Tannat or InVINtion’s Shiraz as the perfect way to end the day. 

Zachery Radigan

Production Specialist

With a degree in Political Science and a passion for both connection and culture, Zach brings a unique perspective to the world of winemaking. A former collegiate baseball player and student body president, he blends discipline, teamwork, and strategic thinking into every bottle he produces. With plans to pursue a graduate degree in International Relations, Zach sees wine not just as a craft but as a bridge between people, places, and perspectives. His favorite wine does not come from one bottle alone, but one that is poured in the presence of laughter, shared stories, and good company

Favorite Wine: If he had to choose one wine from the menu, Zach would fill his glass with Amarone. 

Ebony Smith

Tasting Room Ambassador

Ebony is a proud mother of two sons and a lifelong learner who values meaningful experiences that foster growth and connection.

Her time working at the winery has deepened her appreciation for wine culture, from the craftsmanship behind each bottle to the stories and traditions that bring people together.

She believes the best conversations are shared over a glass of Devil’s Rebellion red or a crisp Fumé Blanc. An avid traveler, Ebony plans at least one international trip each year, with Cuba and Japan among her favorite destinations.

Savannah Clemmons

Tasting Room Ambassador

Savannah is a native Texan who is currently an accounting student at the University of Denver. She studied abroad in the Alsace region of France for 6 months, where she discovered her interest in wine. With previous experience in the cooking & food industry, Savannah strives to combine her love of good food and good wine to make delectable pairings. 

Her favorite wine is the Cask Chenin Blanc and the Bordeaux Blanc. She prefers drinking a crisp chilled white wine while overlooking the rolling hills and beautiful scenery in France!

Savannah is fluent in French; ask her to pronounce anything and we guarantee you will fall in love with the language! 

Madison Ziegler

Tasting Room Ambassador

Madison graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Communications. After college, she spent time living near Austin, Texas before moving to Washington, where she worked at a winery. Madison has always loved wine, and enjoys every opportunity to learn more about it! Although Chardonnay was never her favorite, after trying it at InVINtions on her first day, she was instantly hooked.

Even though Madison spent some time in Texas, she is a Colorado native. She is currently attending Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she is working towards her Secondary English teaching certificate!

When she is not working at InVINtations, you can find Madison reading or spending time outside with her boyfriend, Robby. Her reading is usually accompanied by a cup of coffee or (preferably) a glass of wine.

Favorite wine: While she loves her newfound appreciation for Chardonnay, Madison is a red wine girl at heart and often reaches for a glass of Valpolicella.

Sabrina McKenna

Sabrina McKenna

Winery Ambassador

“Big Red”… ‘Nuf Said!
FAVORITE WINE: “Big Red” will always reach for a glass of big red: the Strabiliante Amarone. She likes to pair it with her favorite food—Cheese Balls!  NOTE: This pairing is NOT recommended by winery management, as it could be hazardous to your health (the cheese balls that is… not the wine)!

Matthew Robinson

Matthew Robinson

Tasting Room Ambassador

Matt, call sign “Daddy,” is an accountant, wine ambassador, father, and proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Having lived all over the country, he and his family now call Colorado home.

After deciding to return to college, Matt was introduced to the InVINtions family while looking for something to do in the evenings and on weekends. Since completing his degree and launching a full-time career in accounting, he can still occasionally be found lending a hand at the winery, pouring at the InVINtions tent during festivals, or enjoying a glass of wine in the tasting room with his family. If you spot him, there’s a good chance he’s in the middle of telling one of his many life stories—or about to start one.

FAVORITE WINE: Good wine, in a glass, enjoyed with good people.

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