![]() She trained in France and previously made wine in Washington, Australia, and Bordeaux. Vion joined Four Feathers in 2012 with over 15 years of winemaking experience. (Press release) Frederique Vion promoted to head winemaker at Four Feathers Wine Services Additionally, Deena Miskiel is named VP of portfolio strategy, Heritage Francois Rousseauto is named divisional VP, Heritage East Giovanni Caveggia is named director of Italian brand management, Heritage and Christina Shoemakerto takes on the new role of brand manager, Italian strategy, Heritage. Woods joined Winebow in 2016 as the VP of sale for New Jersey and Delaware. Sean Woods is promoted to SVP of sales for the Northeast region. (Press release) Winebow announces new leadership appointments As the executive director, Knapke will be responsible for executing the strategic plan and growing Walla Walla Valley’s reputation within the global wine community. Previously, she worked for Tyson Foods and the American Culinary Federation. Knapke joined Walla Walla Valley Wine in 2018 and served as the director of communications and marketing. (Press release) Liz Knapke appointed executive director of Walla Walla Valley Wine Veeder, and Rutherford, as well as elevating Gamble’s flagship wine, Paramount. The new team will lead several new initiatives, including a new AVA-specific tier of wines from Oakville, Mt. Melka and Koschitzky, partners at the winemaking consulting firm Atelier Melka, took over as winemakers for Gamble Family Vineyards on June 1st when founding winemaker Jim Close stepped down. (Press release) Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky named winemakers for Gamble Family Vineyards Wiemer spent the past three years working as an enologist at Three Sticks Winery. With Goodmanson’s promotion, Emily Wiemer joins the team as the assistant winemaker. Goodmanson joined Bouchaine in 2015 as the assistant winemaker and was promoted to associate winemaker the following year. ![]() (Press release) Bouchaine Vineyards announces two new appointmentsĮrik Goodmanson is promoted director of operations and will be responsible for overseeing the entire Bouchaine estate. Given her previous breadth of experience, she has seamlessly transitioned into the lead winemaker role. She oversees 55 acres of vineyards and leads the winery’s sparkling wine program. ![]() During her tenure, White has served as vineyard manager and enologist and, most recently, associate winemaker and viticulturist. (Press release) Maya Hood White promoted to winemaker at Early Mountain In her new role, Rosenblum will be responsible for all winemaking duties at the Lytton Springs winery. Most recently, Rosenblum spent 14 years making wine for Rock Wall Wine Company, eventually serving as the company’s president. Ridge Vineyards hires Shauna Rosenblum as winemaker for Lytton SpringsĪs the daughter of a winemaker, Rosenblum joins Ridge Vineyards with nearly a lifetime of winemaking experience. One of her top priorities will be recruiting and retaining undergraduate students. At WSU, she will serve as an associate professor in addition to her role as founding chair. (Press release) Jean Dodson Peterson appointed founding chair of the department of viticulture and enology at Washington State University →ĭodson Peterson received her PhD in horticulture and agronomy from UC Davis and has been on the faculty at Cal Poly since 2014, where her research focused on grapevine rootstock-scion interactions. In her new role, Johnson Blum will lead a dynamic winemaking team that includes a technical team that provides strategic guidance. Most recently, Johnson Blum spent 15 years making wine for Pride Mountain Vineyards, earning two 100-point scores during her tenure. Johnson Blum joins Robert Mondavi Winery with over 20 years of winemaking experience. (Press release) Sally Johnson Blum named director of winemaking for Robert Mondavi Winery Additionally, Frances Spangler is named CFO Christophe Richard is promoted to VP of sales and special experiences and Nessia Flugger is named VP of DTC and hospitality. As COO, Citron will oversee all operational aspects of the company, leading all facets of the tasting room, culinary program, hospitality, special events, and imaginative offerings. She served as the vice president of marketing during that time, but her work far exceeded the responsibilities of that role. Sarah Hanson Citron promoted to COO of Bricoleur VineyardsĬitron cofounded Bricoleur Vineyards with her parents two years ago.
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