The People Behind DeLoach Vineyards
Proprietor, Jean-Charles Boisset
On his first trip to the enchanting Russian River Valley in Sonoma County's wine country, Jean-Charles Boisset immediately recognized the similarities between the region and his home of Burgundy, France. Widely considered an expert in Pinot Noir, he believed that Sonoma County had the potential to rival Burgundy in creating world-class Pinot, and purchased DeLoach Vineyards in 2003. DeLoach has since become known for its Burgundian wine-making techniques, high quality, and prestigious wines. Jean-Charles is equally passionate about the environment, and has brought organic, biodynamic, and sustainable farming techniques to DeLoach.
General Manager, Lisa Heisinger
Lisa Heisinger has been with the Boisset family since 1999. Although she has worked with all of their many wineries, DeLoach has always held a special place in her heart. After receiving her MBA from the University of California at Berkeley in 2007, she bid goodbye to her former role and became the General Manager of DeLoach. You might find Lisa anywhere on the property -- from the vineyards, to the tasting room, to the inside of an open top fermentor!
Winemaker, Julia Vazquez
One of our longtime team members, Winemaker Julia Vazquez is affectionately known as “the glue that holds us together.” Julia started her career at DeLoach Vineyards as our Lab Coordinator in 1996, moved into the role of Assistant Winemaker in 2000, and became an Associate Winemaker in 2003. Under the watchful eye of Greg LaFollette, she furthered her winemaking knowledge and was promoted to Winemaker in 2008.
Winemaker, Brian Maloney
Brian, a self-professed Pinot Noir geek, joined the DeLoach team in 2004 and went quickly from Assistant Winemaker to Associate Winemaker, and finally to Winemaker in 2008 under mentor Greg LaFollette. LaFollette says proudly of his protégé Brian, “I don’t work with anybody better than him. He’s the real deal, and it’s scary, because he’s only 25. DeLoach is in really good hands.”
Winegrower, Eric Pooler
Eric is the newest addition to the DeLoach winemaking team, joining us in 2008. His experience throughout the vineyards of Northern California and his dedication to environmentally sound farming practices make him the ideal match for DeLoach Vineyards and our commitment to biodynamic and organic viticulture. He can usually be found outside in our vineyards, covered in mud, with a big grin on his face.
Enologist, Katie Cochrane
A true local, Katie was born and raised just five miles from DeLoach Vineyards. After earning a B.A. in Biology from the prestigious UC Berkeley, she was fortunate enough to find a harvest position at Tandem Winery with winemaker Greg LaFollette, and was forever hooked on the art of wine. She joined the DeLoach Vineyards team in 2006 and has been a key player on our team ever since.
Hospitality Manager, Lisa Vasse
After taking an amateur winemaking class and falling in love with the world of wine, Lisa Vasse decided to leave the printing and packaging industry to follow her passion. She has been very influential in ensuring our guests have a wonderful experience at the winery and has taken our hospitality to a new level since joining our team in 2007. A woman of many talents, she also handles Public Relations for the winery.