Creators and Guests

n 1996, John began work at Ridge’s Monte Bello Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. In 1999, he was placed in charge of the Lytton Springs Winery where he oversaw the construction of the innovative 17,000 sq. ft. straw bale winery. In 2021, John was promoted to Head Winemaker & COO.

Account Executive at Winebow 🍇 | Host & Creator of The Wine Centric Show 🎙

Direttore at Dalla Terra - Winery Direct

Dan Petroski is the rare winemaker producing solely white wines in the Napa Valley — and he’s using regionally uncommon grapes to do so.

Acclaimed winemaker and former NFL Star. Once the number one NFL draft pick in 1993, Bledsoe has successfully transitioned to producing some of Washington State's finest wines through his ventures like Double Back Winery, Bledsoe Family Winery, and Bledsoe McDaniels Winery.

Sixth generation of winemakers @marcofelluga_russizsuperiore

Owner / Sovereignpreneur at Podcast Cary

Michael Torino is Senior Vice President of Global Sales. In this position, Michael oversees our domestic and international distributor network and team of Regional Sales Managers. Michael joined Ridge Vineyards in 2008 as the Eastern Regional Sales Manager and added Export Sales Director, Eastern Canada & The Caribbean as well as National On-Premise Account Manager to his responsibilities during his time in the Eastern Regional role.

Certified Sommelier and Wine Director at Fearrington Village