Born and raised in New Zealand, Fintan (Fin) du Fresne has been making wine in California since 2001.  His Degree…

Gregory Gonzalez is the Director of Agriculture Operations for Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and Carlyle Farming Company. With 15 years…

As the CEO of the Santa Barbara Vintners, Alison Laslett works to promote and protect the Santa Barbara Wine Region.…

Benoît LECAT is currently Head of the Wine and Viticulture Department at California Polytechnic State University in the USA. He…

Cynthia Lohr is a strategic marketing, communications, and branding professional with over 35 years of experience delivering measurable results that…

Molly Lonborg graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a B.S. in Earth Sciences and a concentration…

Nicholas is EVP of the Miller Family Wine Company and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer.  He represents the companies on…

Maeve Pesquera, is the executive vice president – luxury for O’Neill Vintners & Distillers. In her new role, she will…

An accomplished communications and marketing specialist and true people person, Joel Peterson has spent 20 years marketing wine and beer,…

Tim Snider is the President of Fess Parker Winery in Los Olivos, CA and recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the…

Matt Steel brings his extensive knowledge of winemaking and business management experience to his job as Director of Central Coast…

Skylar Stuck is a proven expert in winery management, brand development and distribution strategy. A 33-year veteran in the industry,…

Helena Welsh is the Executive Director of the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association. Her experience as a multi-year wine judge…