September 22ndRay Walker, previously a cellar worker with Freeman Winery and August West, is moving from California to Beaune, France, to start a negociant business based in Burgundy. Walker will work with winemaker Olier Leflaive.
September 17thErica Valentine has joined Scion Advisors as a senior associate. Scion specializes in working with family-owned and closely-held businesses.
September 17thTina Martin has started a consulting business utilizing her 25 years of experience in the wine industry focusing on luxury brand building.
September 17thJim Hendon, formerly of Tarrica Wine Cellars, was named director of winemaking at Paso Robles Wine Services (PRWS). Hendon earned a degree in Fermentation Science from UC Davis in 2002.