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About

The Enological Edge is an experienced winemaking consulting firm dedicated to providing expert guidance and support to wineries and vineyards. I specialize in enhancing the winemaking process and improving the quality of the final product. I am committed to offering tailored consulting services to meet the specific needs of each client. With more than 20 years of experience with growing grapes and making wine in Napa Valley, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake County, Monterey, the Sierra Foothills and parts of the central coast of California.

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In addition to the many appellations that I have worked with, I have worked on vineyard and winery trials to help deepen my understanding of the nuances of each area, vineyard, variety, and vintage. 

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Acclaimed winemaker with a proven record of crafting award-winning reds, whites, and rosés that consistently earn 90+ point ratings from nationally recognized critics. I bring expertise across the full spectrum—from exclusive, small-lot single-vineyard wines to high-quality, appellation-specific bottlings. With experience producing wines at price points from $25 blends to $160 flagship releases, I deliver exceptional results for brands seeking to elevate quality, expand market appeal, and build lasting consumer loyalty.

Oak staves stacked for barrel building
Early season Sauvignon blanc grapes
Blending options
Barrel fermenting Howell Mountain Cabernet sauvignon
Hillside Cabernet sauvignon near the end of the season.
Checking clarity of sauvignon blanc grape juice
Young red wine color

Areas of Expertise

  • Complete Winemaking packages

  • Project based consulting

  • Wine evaluation and blendings

  • Vineyard evaluation

  • Vineyard sourcing

  • Contract evaluations

  • Winery design

  • Winery accounting

  • Winery compliance​

  • Bottling service

  • Hard cider production

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Reach out to start the conversation

I invite you to reach out. Click the email link to start a conversation about how I can leverage my extensive knowledge can support you with your winemaking needs. I look forward to connecting and helping you achieve your goals!

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Serving Napa Valley, Sonoma, Lake, Sierra Foothills, Arizona and the East coast of the United States

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