Our Team


WINEMAKING AND ENOLOGY TEAM
A wine is only as good as the hands that making it...

We are proud to introduce our dedicated and talented viticulture and enology team. Working alongside and supported by renowned experts Sally Johnson Blum and Jake Lazar from SJB Winemaking Consulting, our team is committed to crafting exceptional wines with passion and precision.

 

Sally Johnson Blum

Winemaker

SJB Winemaking and Consulting

 
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Jake Lazar

Assistant Winemaker

SJB Winemaking and Consulting

 
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Irvin Portugal

Vineyard Manager
 
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Santos Del Toro

Cellar Master
 

Cellar master at Berryessa Gap Vineyards, lives right on The Coble Ranch where his intimate knowledge of the land and the grapes allows him to guide the process from berry to bottle with expertise and finesse. Working closely with the winemaker, Santos is instrumental in the creation of the award winning wines which we are proud to call our own.

Having worked at Berryessa Gap since the start in 2002, he personally oversees and completes all the cellar work, from bin to barrel to bottle.  A hardworking man with an eye for quality, he ensures that every bottle you taste is the best that it can be. 

Ellen Potocsnak

Assistant Winemaker
 
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Rosendo Garcia

Winemaking and Fulfillment Specialist
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Tempranillo
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
With friends and family paired with spicy Mexican food

 


 

Lynda Hinds

Customer Experience Manager
 
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Shannon Martinez

Office Manager
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Syrah
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
For Taco Tuesdays with my family

Yvonne Maloney

Customer Experience Manager
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
A chilled glass of ZGB Rosé during the hot summer
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
Ideally I would be enjoying this with family and friends at the beach, or eally anywhere with anyone!

 

Jake Lenz

Wholesale Account Representative
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Barbera
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
Food pairing is the way to go!  I like to make my own charcuterie board, but I call it a cheese, fruit and meat board because that's a weird word.

 

 

 


 

Lili

Lead Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Salengo Grenache
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
After a hike or beach day with friends, this wine reminds me of the wonderful surrounding nature that I'm so grateful for.

Linda

Lead Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
HWY 128 North Coast Brut Rosé
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
Relaxing by the pool

Sheree

Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Verdejo
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
Sitting on the beach with a glass of Verdejo in one hand and an oyster in the other

 

Michelle

Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Barbera
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
I love to pair it with an herbed cheese or anything tomato-based.

Bridget

Tasting Room Associate
 
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Ray

Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
HWY 128 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
BBQ-ing on a warm evening with my wife, Sandy.

 

Sandy

Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
HWY 128 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
BBQ-ing on a warm evening with my husband, Ray.

Yazmin

Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Durif
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
With my feet up binge watching my favorite TV series and movies

Ann

Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
How could I possibly pick a favorite?
 
Favorite Way to Enjoy
On our front porch overlooking a walnut orchard

 

Melissa

Tasting Room Associate
 
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Geno

Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Durif
 
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Angel

Tasting Room Associate
 
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
How could I possibly pick a favorite?
 
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