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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. A true team player, you might find Lisa anywhere on the property -- from the vineyards, to the tasting room, to the inside of an open top fermentor!
Consulting Head Winemaker, Greg La Follette
Greg La Follette is known worldwide for his brilliance with the Pinot Noir grape and superior knowledge of terroir. With his background in ancient Burgundian winemaking techniques, Greg helped revolutionize the way we make our wines, implementing old-world winemaking methods and eco-friendly techniques. His humor and radiant smile are surpassed only by his passion for the art of winemaking, and make him a beloved member of the DeLoach team.
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.
Wine Club Manager, Selma Hardy
An Alaska Native, Selma got her start at DeLoach Vineyards in our tasting room. Her love of the wines, excellent customer service and her never-ending charm later made her the natural choice to manage our Wine Clubs. Selma has a knack for throwing a party and keeps our wine club members happy throughout the year with a myriad of great events, such as our annual Spring Fling and Lobster Feed.
Hospitality and Public Relations Coordinator, 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.