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.
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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.”
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Brooks Painter

WINEMAKER EMERITUS
Get to know the accomplished Brooks Painter in his new role as Winemaker Emeritus, where decades of experience now shape the future through guidance, mentorship, and legacy.
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Jason Moravec

DIRECTOR OF WINEMAKING
An innovator by nature, Jason leads the charge in carving new paths in our winemaking programs.
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Peter Velleno

DIRECTOR OF WINEMAKING
Peter’s broad experience and love of experimentation bring freedom and creativity to our winemaking program.
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Audrie Walsh

WINEMAKER
As Winemaker, Audrie blends creativity and scientific precision to help shape the future of our wines.
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Margarito Rivera

CELLAR MASTER
Discovery, science, and passion guide Margarito’s strategy and leadership in the cellar.
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David Bejar

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

MERCATO CHEF
Infusing every flavorful dish in V. Sattui’s Mercato del Gusto with passion, precision, and the warmth of family.
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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.
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Katryana Zide

CHOCOLATIER AND PASTRY CHEF
From music to baking, to cheese, to chocolate, Katryana pursues excellence in everything she does.
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James Ayers

CHEESEMONGER
A leading authority on regional and artisanal “formaggio”, cheese is more than a passion–it’s an obsession.
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Ali Paterson

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
A second-generation V. Sattui employee, Ali’s insight is guiding our legendary brand into the future.
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Monica Flick

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND WEDDINGS
Monica has always been driven by adventure, but her love of hospitality guides her career.
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Megan Furth

DIRECTOR OF WINE SALES
A true industry veteran, Megan leads our sales team with grit and grace.
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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.
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Craig Truesdell

CULINARY DIRECTOR & MERCATO 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.”
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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.
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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.
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Gordon Rickman

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

ACCOUNTING MANAGER | HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR
Linh’s care for family and friends extends through to her service to the V. Sattui team.
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Daniel Reyes

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