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The ambassadors are Omar Lima, a sommelier at Spago in Los Angeles Chris Struck, the beverage director for ilili restaurant in New York City and Tiffany Tobey, the wine director at Tower Club in Dallas. Both Southold’s New York and Texas wines were well-loved by the wine community and were served in top restaurants around the world. Meador shares via Instagram that the winery, which started in Long Island, New York, in 2012 and relocated to Texas in 2017, will begin a slow process of closing in order for the family to move to Bordeaux, France and take over another family’s wine estate. (Press release) Regan Meador announces end of Southold Farm and Cellar In his new role, Powell will be responsible for sales and business development across California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Most recently, Powell spent seven years as a director for Scheid Vineyards leading growth for central and western states. He previously held roles with top companies such as E. Powell joins Pacific Highway Wines with over a decade of industry experience. (Press release) Pacific Highway Wines names Andrew Powell as director of sales, Pacific Southwest In his new role, Carruthers will lead the company’s sales organization in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina. His previous experience includes leadership roles with Terlato Wines and E. Most recently, he served as the SVP for national and strategic accounts at Foley Family Wines. Michelle Wine Estates with over two decades of experience in the industry. Michelle Wine EstatesĬarruthers joins Ste. (Press release) Robert Carruthers named VP, East Region, for Ste.

Finally, Zidanelia Arcidiacono, the current Pinot Noir winemaker, will take on the role of senior winemaker. She will be the first female in the position in the history of the winery. Cara Morrison, the current Chardonnay winemaker, is taking over as the new director of winemaking. Sonoma-Cutrer announces changes to its winemaking teamĪfter 13 years in the role, director of winemaking Michael Schroeter is retiring.

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