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.

Joe Schneider

MARKETPLACE DIRECTOR
He’s a chef, sommelier, yoga instructor, scuba instructor and eternal optimist whose passion for food and wine guides our Marketplace.

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.