Eileen Crane

CEO & Winemaker– Domain Carneros

It is no mere coincidence that Eileen Crane, CEO and Winemaker of Domaine Carneros, is equally at home in the separate yet entwined worlds of wine and food. Eileen was raised with a keen appreciation for fine wine by her father, who first learned about wine as a soldier in France...

Stefan Blicker

Owner / BPWine.com

I learned wine in the best way… hands on. The moment I turned 21 I told the maitre’d I worked with “I NEED to learn wine and do this”. He filled my arms with books, shared his personal experiences with me, and next thing I knew I was decanting large-format first growths tableside, the old-fashioned way, with candle...

Paul Dolan | Partner

Parducci Wine Cellars &

Mendocino Wine Company

Paul Dolan believes that business leaders can help make a better world, and he sees Mendocino County, California, as fertile ground to grow this vision.  During his 27 years at Fetzer Vineyards, 12 as president, he led a transformation that put the company at the forefront of organic viticulture and sustainable business. 

John Brahm III | Growing Expert,

Winemaker and Vineyard Owner

In 1987, John and Katie purchased and renovated the 18th century building in South Bristol which became the original Arbor Hill Grapery. Within several years, the business outgrew the building and John and Katie purchased the adjacent three buildings, where they now showcase award winning wines made from experimental grape varietals.

Tom Thornhill | Partner

Parducci Wine Cellars &

Mendocino Wine Company

Tom credits a course he took at the Stanford Graduate School of Business for peaking his interest in the wine industry.  Titled “Gambling, Speculating and Investing,” the class featured engaging guest speakers, including the owner of Mayacamas Vineyards who spoke about the vineyard and wine business as an example of very long term investing.   

Gina Haverstock | Winemaker

Gaspereau Vineyards

"In Gina Haverstock's mind, small volume sharpens your focus and allows you to go for precision and quality. That's why, when Hans Jost purchased Gaspereau Vineyards in 1996, they made the business decision to limit the annual production of Gaspereau wines.

Tim Thornhill | Partner

Parducci Wine Cellars &

Mendocino Wine Company

An accomplished and surefooted leader, Tim Thornhill is focused on the advancement of Mendocino County and the “greening” of Parducci Wine Cellars, the heart of Mendocino Wine Company (MWC).  “Sustainability is not a noun but an active evolution,” he says.  “We always find room for improvement.” 

Melanie Krause - Winemaker and

Co-Owner of Cinder Vinyards

Melanie Krause and her husband Joe Schnerr own Cinder, located just outside of Boise, Idaho. Cinder is a part of the Urban Winemaker's Cooperative - a taste of how Idaho winemakers work together to pursue their passion.