Sarah Bray began her career in publishing at Condé Nast and SAVEUR magazine, and then later at Sotheby’s. She then stepped into a role as an international consultant and educator, working with top estates across Europe focusing on strategy and communications, before landing in Napa in 2020. As a writer, she has contributed to Food & … Continue reading “Sarah Bray”

Maryam Ahmed is the owner of Napa, CA based Maryam + Company and the co-founder of the Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum. She works at the intersection of sommeliers, chefs, activists, sustainability experts, media, and organizations focused on diversity and sustainability to design impactful educational programs and execute strategic projects in the food and wine … Continue reading “Maryam Ahmed”

Matthew Shirk is a Gardening Enthusiast, Taco Aficionado and Wine Lover currently living in Napa, CA.  In his capacity as Web Services Manager for the Napa Valley Vintners, Matt is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of a variety of web properties and takes pride in contributing to initiatives that help amplify the voices … Continue reading “Matt Shirk”

To his role as senior vice president and editor in chief of Robb Report magazine, Brett Anderson applies a broad background in content creation spanning multiple industries and media. His areas of expertise encompass general business journalism, enterprise technologies, personal computing, telecommunications, the Internet, multimedia, consumer electronics, entertainment, and lifestyle. The various media in which he has … Continue reading “Brett Anderson”

Elaine Chukan Brown serves as a wine writer and global wine educator, speaking in countries throughout the world. Brown has been named One of the 50 Most Influential Women in Wine by WINWSA in China, Wine Communicator of the Year in the world by IWSC and VinItaly, a Leader in North American Wine by Wine … Continue reading “Elaine Chukan Brown”

Stacey Dolan Capitani is the vice president of marketing and promotions for the Napa Valley Vintners. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience in the wine industry, she oversees the NVV’s global brand strategy to position Napa Valley as the world’s finest wine growing region. Through the association’s signature programs, innovative marketing strategies, wine auctions … Continue reading “Stacey Dolan Capitani”

Dorothy J. Gaiter, senior editor of Grape Collective, an online wine magazine, is an award-winning journalist and author. She wrote The Wall Street Journal’s “Tastings,” from 1998 to 2010 with her husband, John Brecher. They’ve studied wine since 1973, written four books and created “Open That Bottle Night.” They’re part of Warren Winiarski Wine Writers … Continue reading “Dorothy J. Gaiter”

Born and raised in the Napa Valley, Amanda Harlan Maltas was immersed early on in the cultural, social, entrepreneurial, and philanthropic life of the region. Around the dinner table, discussions about winegrowing were nightly events, with her father speaking on the importance of creating, as a family, something that would last for generations. The family’s … Continue reading “Amanda Harlan Maltas”

Clive Pursehouse worked 19 years in higher education, specifically in the sphere of sustainability and recruiting and hiring. He has been writing about the wines of the Pacific Northwest of the US for the last fifteen years. He was the Culture Editor for Peloton Magazine, a road cycling lifestyle magazine where he wrote about cycling … Continue reading “Clive Pursehouse”

Brett has made it his mission in life seek out the interesting and odd, the nuances of human endeavors that are often overlooked. He has launched his own cultural review magazine, wrestled with mainsails while racing in a 41-foot Sydney sailboat, is a published writer of fiction and poetry, is able to do thin-coat plaster, … Continue reading “Brett Van Emst”

Teresa Wall has served as marketing director for the Napa Valley Vintners since 2013. A seasoned marketer and wine industry professional, Teresa joined the NVV in 2008 with a passion for promoting the Napa Valley wine region to the world. She leverages a strong marketing background and a drive for innovation in her efforts to … Continue reading “Teresa Wall”

Kelli A. White is the Director of Education at The Wine Center, a private wine education service for members of The Napa Valley Reserve and guests and members of Meadowood Napa Valley. She worked as a sommelier for nearly a decade between New York City and Napa Valley; in 2013, Food & Wine magazine named … Continue reading “Kelli A. White”