the winemakers
Jennifer Williams
Winemaker and Director of Vineyard Operations

Winemaker since the 2006 harvest, Jennifer’s tenure with Spottswoode began with an internship during the 2002 harvest. She joined our winemaking team full time as Assistant Winemaker in 2003, and she stays extremely busy in her dual role of Winemaker and, since 2004, Spottswoode’s Vineyard Manager. Jennifer discovered her interest in wines and vines while receiving her undergraduate degree at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has since been developing her winemaking skills and understanding through winery and vineyard experiences in the Napa Valley, Central Coast, and Spain’s Rioja Alavesa region.

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“We enjoy our role as stewards of this special property and from time to time, when we step back, we receive a deep sense of satisfaction to find the garden and vineyards, the nearby creek, and the resident owls and songbirds all flourishing under our watch.”
JENNIFER WILLIAMS