Below are wine industry people on the move for the week of April 16 to April 20. For all people news, visit www.winebusiness.com/people

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Appoints Scott Shirley as Winemaker
JUSTIN, a pioneering Central Coast winery founded in 1981, has announced the appointment of Scott Shirley to Winemaker. In his new role, Shirley will oversee all winemaking, cellar, laboratory, and bulk inventory operations. More…

Mercer Estates welcomes Jessica Munnell as new winemaker
Mercer Estates, a leading Washington State winery founded by two local farming families to create wines that embody the flavor and soul of their lands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Munnell to the position of Winemaker. In this role, Jessica will oversee all winemaking operations for Mercer Estates and Wine Out West. More…

Halter Ranch Vineyard Appoints Eugene Zimmerman as Director of Sales
Halter Ranch Vineyard is pleased to announce the appointment of Eugene (Gene) Zimmerman as the winery’s director of sales. Based in Orlando, FL, Zimmerman will be responsible for sales and distribution throughout the U.S., as well as creating and managing pricing, programming, and strategic positioning in both on- and off-premise channels. More…

Terlato Wine Group Appoints Pina Fujihara to Manager Retail Operations
Terlato Wine Group announces the appointment of Pina Fujihara to Manager Retail Operations. Pina will oversee the operations of the Rutherford Hill Winery Tasting Room and operate as one of the key brand ambassadors for the Terlato Family and the winery. More…

Don Sebastiani & Sons Appoints Jean Arnold to Vice President, Director of Sales
Jean R. Arnold has been appointed to Vice President, Director of Sales for all Don Sebastiani & Sons domestic and international business. Jean came to Don Sebastiani & Sons in 2006, after a distinguished career at Gallo, to spearhead the sales and marketing of The Other Guys wine company. More…

Robert Cooley Joins Benovia Winery as VP of Sales & Marketing
Benovia Winery has tapped wine business veteran Robert “Bob” Cooley to head up the sales and marketing of the Russian River Valley producer’s handcrafted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel wines, according to Benovia Co-owner, Winemaker and General Manager Mike Sullivan. More…

Theresa Heredia Joins Gary Farrell Winery as Winemaker
Gary Farrell Winery has appointed Theresa Heredia as winemaker, effective May 1. The long-time winemaker at Freestone Vineyards in Sonoma County, Heredia brings extensive experience with cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as small-lot, single-vineyard wines. More…

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