Wine is a collective process. It takes patience, collaboration, and above all else a passionate and amazing team.
Michael Baldacci
Winemaker
Soundtrack: Remember the Titans… you will thank me later. Indulgence: Vanilla milk shake. Yes, I am the guy who gets a vanilla milkshake… Fondest Memory: My mom’s birthday celebration First Job: Sweeping houses at a job site at 13… I am still finding sawdust in my ears. Last Purchase: 50 Nespresso pods…the intense pack, for harvest Best Place to Pop a Cork: Side patio with my family
Kellie Duckhorn
General Manager
Soundtrack: O Brother, Where Art Thou Indulgence: Dark chocolate Fondest Memory: Marriage proposal on the Great Wall of China First Job: St. Helena Little League Concession Stand Last Purchase: Two for one Dolphin Uglies Best Place to Pop a Cork: Under the stars
Hugo Garcia
Assistant Winemaker
Soundtrack: The Imitation Game Indulgence: Coca-Cola Fondest Memory: When my first daughter, Brianna, was born First Job: Stacking wine boxes 20 years ago Last Purchase: Boots for work Best Place to Pop a Cork: Camping in the mountains
Quinn Kraft
Director of Membership & Private Experiences
Soundtrack: Fly Me to the Moon ~ Frank Sinatra
Indulgence: Whiskey Neat Fondest Memory: Camping in Big Bear with my family First Job: A little diner on the beach Last Purchase: Always coffee Best Place to Pop a Cork: At dinner with friends or family
Diana Petriella
Director of Marketing
Soundtrack: Phantom of the Opera
Indulgence: Champagne with Ad Hoc fried chicken Fondest Memory: Visiting Israel with my family as a child First Job: A shaved ice hut on the beach in Oceanside Last Purchase: A bottle of Vincent Couche Champagne…are you sensing a theme here? Best Place to Pop a Cork: At the beach at sunset…some cliché’s exist for a reason!
Jessica Marshall
Estate House Manager
Soundtrack: Anything by Luke Combs
Indulgence: Champagne and truffle fries Fondest Memory: A surprise visit from my family while I was living in London First Job: Lifeguard at Healdsburg Swim Center Last Purchase: Dog toys Best Place to Pop a Cork: By the pool with friends
Tex Baldacci
Director of Mischief
Soundtrack: Squeaky toys
Indulgences: Charging cords, shoes, fingers, important paperwork, tape dispensers…the list goes on! Fondest Memory: Getting spoiled by my work family First Job: Posing for the ‘gram Last Purchase: A new (indestructible) kennel. It seemed like a good idea at the time! Best Place to Pop a Cork: My backyard among the plants