Owners

Rich and Raquel Aurilia met in 1994 in Scottsdale, Arizona. They married in 1997 and have two boys, Chaz and Gavin. Raquel earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from Arizona State University in 1995 and is currently pursuing a career in music. In 1992, Rich was drafted into Major League baseball by the Texas Rangers while he was pursuing a finance degree at St. John’s University. Rich continued to play baseball for the San Francisco Giants - where he represented the National League in the 2001 All-Star Game - the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, and the Seattle Mariners. In 2010, Rich retired from major league baseball.

In addition to Red Stitch, Rich has been a part of successful companies including the Muze Clothing line and Smaktones Ringtones Company. Rich and Raquel developed their love for wine while living in San Francisco, California and are grateful for the opportunity to share their passion with others through Red Stitch Wine.