Laine grew up in the rural town of Washington, Missouri (population 14,000). Located on the Missouri River, the town is the hub for a number of smaller towns offering their own wine experiences. The area produces stylistically different wines from the Walla Walla region, including Norton and Chambourcin, and is included in the first federally designated viticulture area in the United States - Augusta AVA. Laine’s early memories recall the beautiful wineries located along the scenic Missouri River Valley. Laine always had a love of science - especially chemistry. She moved to the “big city” of St. Louis in 2006 to attend St. Louis College of Pharmacy, graduating with her PharmD degree in 2012.