All For Wine.
Wine For All.

WarRoom acquires iconic legacy wine brands and repositions them for growth by focusing on what customers love.  We have a winning, repeatable, and proven process to revitalize and restore heritage wine brands.

WarRoom Cellars

Headquartered in a log cabin in Santa Margarita, CA, we proudly safeguard heritage wine brands. As vintners of meaningful wines and masters of guerrilla winefare, we redefine the wine experience.  We produce in CA and Washington State through custom crush. Our reach extends beyond borders, importing from Argentina, Spain, and France.  All For Wine. Wine For All.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.

- Winston Churchill

Our Brands

Discover the legacy and passion behind each of our carefully curated wine brands. From celebrated classics to exciting new arrivals, our portfolio is crafted to elevate your wine experience.

The Team

Andrew Nelson

President

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

Nicole Walsh

Director of Winemaking

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.

Jeffrey Oberti

Director of Operations

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.

Jason Dodge

General Manager
Winemaking & Operations

With over 25 years in the industry as a General Manager and Winemaker. Jason is experienced in crafting leading brands like Robert Mondavi and Meiomi at top companies such as Gallo and Constellation Brands.

Evan Nelson

Director of Sales

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).

Barbara Smith

National Sales Manager

Barbara launched her career in the wine and food industry in 1985 at Bonny Doon Vineyard in Santa Cruz, CA, developing a keen interest in winemaking through cellar work.

Isai Fimbres

Controller

Joining the team in 2021, Isai brings a wealth of experience in public accounting, finance, and consulting to WarRoom Cellars. A Central Coast native with a BS in Business Administration.

Kori Shinn

Fulfillment and Operations Manager

WarRoom exports and DTC fulfillment, and the token “Santa Margarita local” – complete with farm-life vibes and a truck covered in mud from two years ago. Spent 12 years in Australia.

Don Daniels

Partner

Began business career with Arthur Andersen & Co, where he earned CPA designation. Later went on to become heavily involved in both the real estate and agribusiness industries.

Ken Warwick

Partner

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.

Tom Funk

Partner

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.

Our Press Journey

From industry highlights to notable features, explore the stories that showcase WarRoom Cellars’ passion, innovation, and impact in the wine community.

May 2024

WarRoom Acquires Iconic Lyeth Estate

Mar 2024

Bonny Doon Vineyard - First US Winery to launch low carbon footprint paper bottle.

Jan 2023

Orange Wines and Aliens Spacecraft

Dec 2023

Predicting 2024 Wine Trends

Oct 2023

WarRoom Acquires Iconic Toad Hollow Vineyards

Dec 2021

Wine Industy Leaders of 2021 - WarRoom Executive Andrew Nelson

Dec 2020

WarRoom and Total Beverage Solutions Aquire: Skyfall, Eppa, and Ruta 22 from Deutsch Family Brands

Visit Us: Discover Our Wines

Whether you’re curious about our collection or want to arrange a private wine tasting, we’re here to help. Reach out and let’s make it happen!