Team

We’re a winery that spans multiple generations, and that’s true for our employees, too. Our team members stay for decades, and their children often join the V. Sattui family somewhere along the way. Meet the extraordinary team behind V. Sattui Winery!

Dario Sattui

FOUNDER | VISIONARY

As the visionary who founded the winery and guided it over decades of growth, Dario has created a new standard for winery hospitality and operations.

Thomas C. Davies

PRESIDENT | MANAGING PARTNER

A long-time leader and V. Sattui legend, Tom says, “It’s not a job, it’s my life. Everything is intertwined with the winery.”

John W Winkelhaus, II

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | PARTNER

A vintner-executive, John directs our business strategy with an approach that’s both savvy and humble.

Brooks Painter

DIRECTOR OF WINEMAKING

Brooks leads with vast knowledge and expertise, guiding the winemaking and viticulture prorgrams at V. Sattui and beyond.

Jason Moravec

WINEMAKER

A quiet innovator, Jason passionately carves new paths in our winemaking endeavors.

Peter Velleno

WINEMAKER

Peter’s broad experience and love of experimentation bring freedom and creativity to our winemaking program.

Audrie Walsh

ASSISTANT WINEMAKER

As Assistant Winemaker, Audrie brings a fresh perspective, expertise, and a calming force to our winemaking team.

Margarito Rivera

CELLAR MASTER

Discovery, science, and passion guide Margarito’s strategy and leadership in the cellar.

David Bejar

VINEYARD MANAGER

Self-made and deeply skilled, David leads the vineyard team with both devotion and integrity.

Stefano Masanti

EXECUTIVE ESTATE CHEF

Winner of 15 Michelin stars matched with an irresistible charm, Masanti has forged an adventurous career that has spanned both Europe and the U.S.

Margarita Bautista

CHEF | KITCHEN MANAGER

As leader of our kitchen team, Margarita brings decades of expertise and a love of cooking rooted in her childhood.

Katryana Zide

CHOCOLATIER AND PASTRY CHEF

From music to baking, to cheese, to chocolate, Katryana pursues excellence in everything she does.

Keith Idle

CHEESEMONGER

Over his decades at V. Sattui, Keith has developed our cheese offering into a world-class program.

Ali Paterson

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

A second-generation V. Sattui employee, Ali’s insight is guiding our legendary brand into the future.

Monica Flick

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND WEDDINGS

Monica has always been driven by adventure, but her love of hospitality guides her career.

Megan Furth

DIRECTOR OF WINE SALES

A true industry veteran, Megan leads our sales team with grit and grace.

Brien Little

TASTING ROOM MANAGER

Great-great grandson of Vittorio Sattui and nephew to Dario, Brien helps guests enjoy the fullest expression of V. Sattui hospitality.

Craig Truesdell

MARKETPLACE MANAGER

A restaurant veteran with a lifelong love of cultivating relationships, Craig believes that “Anytime we can welcome folks into our home is time well spent.”

Jack Harmon

MARKETPLACE SUPERVISOR

Drawing on both his family legacy and his own passion, Jack Harmon brings masterful cheese pairings and warm hospitality to V. Sattui guests.

Stephanie Price

WINE CLUB MANAGER

Layered with a variety of skills and talents, Stephanie thrives on administering the longest-running wine club in the Napa Valley.

Gordon Rickman

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

A former military man, Gordon has shaped his accounting career over two-plus decades at V. Sattui.

Linh Archer

ACCOUNTING MANAGER | HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR

Linh’s care for family and friends extends through to her service to the V. Sattui team.

Daniel Reyes

GROUNDS MANAGER

Daniel’s deep agricultural knowledge and decades of dedication bloom to life in V. Sattui’s gardens and grounds.

Team

We’re a winery that spans multiple generations, and that’s true for our employees, too. Our team members stay for decades, and their children often join the V. Sattui family somewhere along the way. Meet the extraordinary team behind V. Sattui Winery!

Dario Sattui

FOUNDER | VISIONARY

Thomas C. Davies

PRESIDENT | MANAGING PARTNER

John W Winkelhaus, II

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | PARTNER

Brooks Painter

DIRECTOR OF WINEMAKING

Jason Moravec

WINEMAKER

Peter Velleno

WINEMAKER

Audrie Walsh

ASSISTANT WINEMAKER

Margarito Rivera

CELLAR MASTER

David Bejar

VINEYARD MANAGER

Stefano Masanti

EXECUTIVE ESTATE CHEF

Margarita Bautista

CHEF | KITCHEN MANAGER

Katryana Zide

CHOCOLATIER AND PASTRY CHEF

Keith Idle

CHEESEMONGER

Ali Paterson

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

Monica Flick

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND WEDDINGS

Megan Furth

DIRECTOR OF WINE SALES

Brien Little

TASTING ROOM MANAGER

Craig Truesdell

MARKETPLACE MANAGER

Jack Harmon

MARKETPLACE SUPERVISOR

Stephanie Price

WINE CLUB MANAGER

Gordon Rickman

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Linh Archer

ACCOUNTING MANAGER | HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR

Daniel Reyes

GROUNDS MANAGER

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