January 16thJohn Clews, COO and Head Winemaker at Clos Du Val Winery announced today the promotion of Kristy Melton from Assistant Winemaker to Winemaker at the iconic Napa Valley winery.
January 9thMost recently, McBride served as Vice President of St. Michelle Wine Estates and Vice President, General Manager of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
July 19thPatti Fetzer, proprietor, named Charlie Tolbert Winemaker for Patianna Organic Vineyards in Mendocino County. He succeeds Mike Lee, Charlie's longtime friend and colleague, who passed away suddenly in May.
April 29thJ Vineyards & Winery, the Russian River Valley sparkling and varietal wine producer, has appointed Melissa Stackhouse as its new Vice President of Winemaking.
November 18thStarting in August, his role as consultant winemaker will place Morlet side-by-side with Signorello's long-time winemaker Pierre Birebent collaborating on every step of the process.