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Since earning his degree in biological sciences at the University of Oregon,
John has spent most of his career in wine. His interest in wine began under
the tutelage of Brad Webb, then winemaker of Hanzell Vineyards. His over 25-year
career includes production management and winemaking stints at such respected
wineries as Charles Krug, Vichon, Merlion and Monticello.
John has pioneered such innovative winemaking techniques as sur lie aging
of white wines and the use of extended maceration during fermentation of red
wines.