Independent Stave Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Glycine Bonneville-Jiang as Oak Research & Development Specialist based in Napa, California. Bonneville-Jiang brings extensive experience in wine research and production, with a specialized focus on wine microbiology, sensory analysis and vineyard-to-cellar innovation. She most recently served as R&D Manager at Lawrence Wine Estates, where she led technical initiatives for Heitz Cellar, Burgess, Ink Grade, Haynes and Stony Hill. Her work has included microbial analysis, smoke taint mitigation, native fermentation development, and soil health trials to enhance wine quality and sustainability. With more than a decade of global wine experience spanning France, Australia and the United States, Bonneville-Jiang has held research and harvest positions at wineries including Vieux Château Certan, Le Pin, Domaine Louis Latour and Château Léoville Barton. She has also consulted on wine microbiology in

Afternoon Brief, September 28th

Is a Robotic Arm in Calistoga Pouring the Future?: An early-stage piece of technology at Maria Concetto's tasting room in Calistoga is turning heads. Known as RobinoVino, this robotic wine-pouring arm is not merely a novelty but a functional prototype with potentially significant implications for the sector...

Historic Napa Valley Winery Stony Hill Vineyard Announces the Appointment of Michaela Kelly as Estate Director

Napa Valley, CA (December 22, 2021) – Stony Hill Vineyard is pleased to announce Michaela Kelly as its Estate Director. Gaylon Lawrence and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, Jr. acquired the legendary Napa Valley winery last December. Kelly joins Jaimee Motley who has taken on the role of Winemaker. In her new role, Kelly is responsible for […]

Gaylon Lawrence and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr. Announce the Acquisition of Napa Valley’s Legendary Stony Hill Vineyard: Gaylon Lawrence and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, Jr., have acquired legendary Napa Valley winery Stony Hill Vineyard. Jaimee Motley has been appointed as Winemaker, while Laurie Taboulet will take on the role of Estate Director... The post Afternoon Brief, December 24 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/24/afternoon-brief-1766?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1766 Published Date:Thu, 24 Dec 2020 20:08:25 +0000 

Napa Valley, CA (December 23, 2020) – Gaylon Lawrence and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, Jr., have acquired legendary Napa Valley winery Stony Hill Vineyard. Jaimee Motley has been appointed as Winemaker, while Laurie Taboulet will take on the role of Estate Director. “A great wine in its purist form is an expression of the intimate relationship between a […] The post Gaylon Lawrence and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr. Announce the Acquisition of Napa Valley’s Legendary Stony Hill Vineyard and Appointment of Winemaker, Jaimee Motley and Estate Director, Laurie Taboulet appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/24/gaylon-lawrence-carlton-mccoy-jr-acquisition-stony-hill-vineyard?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gaylon-lawrence-carlton-mccoy-jr-acquisition-stony-hill-vineyard Published Date:Thu, 24 Dec 2020 18:05:06 +0000