Matthew Villard, the passionate owner and winemaker behind MCV, has his love for wine blossoming around the family dinner table. After graduating from the University of California Davis, he embarked on internships at Quintessa Winery, Justin Winery and Vineyard, Gainey Vineyards, Chalone Vineyard and BV. MCV has undergone a remarkable transformation since their humble beginnings […]

Russian River Vineyards winemaker Giovanni “Gio” Balistreri will be our featured speaker. He comes from four generations of farmers, and he would not have it any other way. Gio is a farmer, first and foremost. To produce great wine, Gio believes that you must first produce excellent fruit. It is the essential character and flavor […]