May 27thHood, an experienced winemaker and graduate of the UC Davis wine program, will assist Head Winemaker David Forsyth in the vineyard and cellar crafting the Mercer Estates portfolio of wines.
April 7thDuring the transition, winemaking duties for Cadaretta will be handled by assistant winemaker Brian Rudin and consulting winemaker Larry Cherubino while the winery conducts a national search for a new winemaker.