I learned everything I could by doing it myself. I began as a tasting room manager, then moved into marketing and compliance. I learned about the mechanics of winemaking when I became a cellar rat, so I could work with barrels and wine, drive a forklift, manage a cellar and warehouse, help with harvest and crush. From there, I became an assistant winemaker, pulling sugars, blending and learning the finer techniques of winemaking . Because I believe that running your own winery should not be left to others, there is not a single aspect of Selby Winery in which I'm not personally involved. Today, I am the sole winemaker at Selby Winery, as well as the chief executive officer.
Selby Winery is the result of 11 years of hands-on labor: In its own facility with a library of award-winning wines and a coterie of supporters. From our very first vintage (1993 Selby Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard), I've been doing what I love.
We've come a long way since those early days, and I wouldn't be telling the truth if I didn't say Dad and I encountered more than a few obstacles. Through it all, however, there's always been one truth.
We love wine. We only make wines we love to drink. That's why we're in the business of winemaking today.
