Why Work With Us?

 Consulting Winemaker & Cellar Operations

• Began as a harvest intern in 2010, working through every level of the cellar
• Extensive hands-on experience with harvest equipment, forklifts, and winery machinery
• Background in stainless steel and aluminum fabrication with welding expertise
• Transitioned to consulting winemaker in 2022
• Specializes in wine rescue, VA filtration, sanitation systems, and advanced blending
• Hired, trained, and supervised cellar teams across harvest and off-season operations
• Developed practical cellar SOPs for sanitation, equipment use, fermentation monitoring, and bottling
• Trained teams to operate safely and efficiently in non-traditional and resource-limited winery environments
• Experienced in building systems that maintain wine quality as production scales
• Led a full winery turnaround in a desert climate, including bottling, blending, and new product development
• Created the first locally grown sparkling Pét-Nat wines in Nevada

 Winery Operations, Hospitality & Growth Strategy

• Master’s Degree in Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
• Advanced Wine & Beverage Program, CIA St. Helena
• Level 2 Certified Sommelier
• Experience spanning cellar work, hospitality, restaurant management, and winery leadership
• General Manager overseeing full winery operations, from production support to guest services
• Successfully reopened and scaled tasting room operations
• Built, managed, and grew wine clubs across multiple winery environments
• Hired, trained, and managed tasting room, hospitality, and operations teams
• Developed SOPs for tasting room service, wine club fulfillment, events, and daily operations
• Built training programs to improve consistency, guest experience, and staff confidence
• Implemented management systems to support accountability and reduce owner burnout
• Managed construction and renovation projects to improve workflow and hospitality efficiency