Bernard Retornaz has dedicated his career to the wine industry, bringing decades of expertise in international sales, marketing, and business development. His journey began in...

Cameron was the first Ramey Wine Cellars employee, and for over 20 years, has been integral to establishing Ramey as a worldwide leader in fine...

Dan Kosta has over 20 years of experience in the Sonoma County wine industry, specifically as THE leading producer of ultra-premium California Pinot Noir and...

A cool-climate Pinot Noir specialist, Dieter Cronje brings a unique perspective, gained in two hemispheres, to Presqu’ile. As the winery’s founding winemaker, Dieter had the...

In 1988, Eric Hickey began his hands-on training at Laetitia in the cellar alongside his father, who was a Production Manager at the time. In...

Growing up in Wisconsin, Jake wasn’t exposed to wine until late in his career while he was traveling as a professional triathlete and brand manager...

In middle school, Jessica signed up for a science experiment to investigate the fermentation rates of fruit juices in a refrigerated space: that space turned...

After brewing beer since the age of 19, John Benedetti moved into winemaking in 2008 and founded Sante Arcangeli Family Wines, with a focus on...

John Fausz worked as a beverage manager and sommelier in his hometown of Saint Louis, MO for years before the production bug hit him. He...

John Fausz worked as a beverage manager and sommelier in his hometown of Saint Louis, MO for years before the production bug hit him. He...

Justin Ennis brings more than two decades of winemaking expertise in Sonoma County to his role as Winemaker at Freestone Vineyards. His journey in the...

After earning her Master's degree in Oenology in South Australia, Katie worked in numerous cellars across Australia and the United States, including Alpha Box &...

A self-described soil-geek, Matt Dees embodies the concept of winemaking in the vineyard and comes to work every day eager to learn from the two...

I tasted the 1995 Adelsheim Pinot Noir on my very first day of work at a new restaurant in Chicago back in 1997. It was...

Nicole Hitchcock has been a leader at J Vineyards & Winery for nearly a decade. Named Estate Director in early 2024, where she oversees all...

Regina Sanz is the Senior Director of Global Marketing and Strategy for Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Previously, she was the General Manager of Business Development with...

Born and raised in war-torn Bosnia, Morris says that she still pinches herself every day that she gets to make wine in one of the...

After working in digital commerce for Tory Burch and Theory for almost six years in New York, Sarah returned to her wine country roots to...

Tom Pierson is the Associate Winemaker at Bricoleur vineyards and has the great fortune of working with consulting winemakers Bob Cabral and Gary Gott. Tom...

Originally from Minnesota, Tristan launched his hospitality career in the vibrant Minneapolis restaurant scene. He honed his expertise in the culinary arts in Chicago, notably...

Born in Italy and raised in California, Michael discovered his passion for Oregon Pinot Noir while working in Seattle restaurants, inspiring him to pursue a...

As Director of Viticulture and Winemaking at Talley Vineyards, Eric Johnson oversees the grape-growing and winemaking process in pursuit of energetic wines which epitomize the...

Gary Pisoni evoked a passion for wine and revolutionized how people perceived wine in the Santa Lucia Highlands. His 1982 planting in the unlikely terrain...

Naomi Smith is the Vice President of Sales for Champagne Laurent-Perrier, one of the world's most respected Champagne Houses with a history dating back to...

Julia Coney is a Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas-based wine writer, wine educator, speaker and consultant. Her wine writing includes stories on wine, winemakers, and the intersection...

Chef/Sommelier Chris Shackelford has spent 30 years in the restaurant, food, and beverage industries. The early years of his career were spent working in kitchens and...

Brooke Town grew up watching her father bartend in the small town of Durango Colorado, but her love of hospitality began in her teenage years...

Native Texan Greg Freeman's expansive background combines long-standing interests in art and science with twenty years of Monterey County winemaking. After graduating with a Bachelor...

Since 1988, founder and owner James Hall has guided Patz & Hall, instilling it with his own boldness, imagination and trademark perfectionism. Combining a belief...

Guillaume Large was born in the heart of the Pouilly Fuissé appellation in Burgundy, France. Growing up, his grandfather, a wine grower, shared his passion...

Amanda McCrossin is a sommelier, media personality, wine educator, host of the Wine Access Unfiltered Podcast, & creator/host of the Instagram and YouTube channel “SOMMVIVANT.”...

Esther Mobley is the San Francisco Chronicle's senior wine critic. She reports on the business of California's dynamic wine industry, reviews Bay Area bars, writes...

Gary Darakjian is a sommelier in charge of the beverage program at Trelio Food & Wine in Clovis, California, working closely with chef/sommelier Chris Shackelford...

Ray Isle is the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine and the Wine & Spirits Editor of Travel + Leisure. He oversees Food &...

Known for her whip-smart worldly wine IQ and discerning palate, Certified Sommelier Jenna Congdon is a true doyenne on California’s Central Coast wine scene. Congdon...

Dan Fredman is a Dallas-based wine publicist, retail wine buyer/consultant, and itinerant electric bassist. Time spent selling wine at the Wine House (LA), Kermit Lynch...

Jerry began his wine career in Santa Barbara at Michel Richard Citronelle. He has over 25 years’ experience in the Santa Barbara food & beverage...

Matt Nocas is the associate winemaker at Stolpman Vineyards in Santa Barbara, and assists with hospitality and events, wine club soirees, and hosting visiting wine...

After graduating from UC Berkeley with a BA in Computer Science, O’Byrne seemed destined for the life of a computer jock. But during a year...

Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Joshua Orr got his start in the wine industry while attending Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, California....

Robin Puricelli, a native of Boston, Massachusetts set her sights on the booming wine scene of the Central Coast of California after 15 years of...

Mike is the Proprietor of Industry Wine Merchant in Santa Barbara, California which specializes in the procurement and sale of old and rare wine from...