– Protectors and stewards of heritage wine brands.

– Vintners of meaningful wines.

– Masters of guerrilla winefare.

– All for wine. Wine for all.

Est. 1983

Est. 1999

Est. 2005

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Andrew Nelson

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Domestic and international experience with liquor conglomerate (Diageo), beer (Firestone) and wine (Edna Valley, BV, Sterling, Provenance, Rosenblum, Acacia, Four Vines, Rabble).

Winery/brewery operations, vineyard operations, procurement, supply chain, marketing, sales and distribution.

Holds B.S. in Agri-business with minor in Viticulture and Enology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Don Daniels

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Began business career with Arthur Andersen & Co, where he earned CPA designation.

Later went on to become heavily involved in both the real estate development and agribusiness industries as both an owner and advisor.

Holds B.A. from Humboldt University and M.B.A. from Harvard University. Former HBS faculty, food and agribusiness case writer.

Ken Warwick

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Creator and operator of Villa San Juliette Winery in Paso Robles, CA.

British television producer and director most noted for producing American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Has received numerous awards for his television programs including two Emmys a BAFTA, the Golden Rose of Montreux, a National Television Award, and eight Emmy nominations.

Bruce Wise

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Financial manager with experience in commercial banking and the wine industry (senior controllership positions at BV, Hess Collection, and Oak Knoll Farming). Managed financial and accounting aspects of Robert Hall Winery acquisition (2016). Holds B.S from University of Redlands.

Evan Nelson

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Operational / production experience with Channel Island Surfboards and Rabble Wine Company. Sales experience with Lynda.com (LinkedIn) and Wine Warehouse (2017 sales rep of the year). Holds B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations, emphasis in international sales and marketing, from Chapman University.

Tom Funk

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Has been involved in commodities markets throughout career, including serving as Managing Director and member of management team of Morgan Stanley’s global commodities department.

Assisted with family grain farm growing up and has participated in various agricultural operations including a Central Coast vineyard.

Holds B.A. from Dartmouth College and M.B.A. from Harvard University

Nicole Walsh

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Winemaker/Grower Relations/Vineyard Manager for the past 23 years in Michigan, California and New Zealand. Most notably worked closely with Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Vineyard of Santa Cruz, CA for over 19 years. B.S. Horticulture with emphasis in Viticulture & Enology from Michigan State University.

Jeffrey Oberti

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Sales/operational experience in the glass container business for the last 15 years. Former VP with Ardagh Group, with strong relationships throughout all segments of the US wine industry.

Holds B.S in Agribusiness, with minor in Viticulture and Enology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Josh McFadden

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Founder of award-winning design studios Proof Wine Collective and Rockpile Design. Work has been featured at SF MOMA, Food Network, NY Times, over one million cases branded. Michigander, Certified Sommelier, Adobe expert, experienced wine clerk (Sam’s Chicago) and restaurant wine buyer.

Tammie Blackburn

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Wine club management, tasting room operations, and e-commerce at Tooth & Nail Wine Company (formerly Rabble Wine Company). Senior Account Executive managing product placement in film, television, and music with notable brands including Samsung, Kellogg’s, Gatorade, Nintendo, and Katy Perry. Holds B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and minor in Psychology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

John Paul Neville

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Restaurant and hotel hospitality experience. Pursuing B.A. in Spanish with minor in Viticulture and Enology from Cal Poly Luis Obispo.