Sarah Gott joined Clif Family Winery as consulting winemaker in early 2007. Sarah's experience working with premium Napa Valley wineries, her interest in organically sourced wines, and the fact that she is a great triathlete make her a perfect fit for Clif Family Winery.

Graduating from the University of California at Davis with a degree in Viticulture and Enology, Sarah began an internship in 1993 with Joseph Phelps Vineyards in the Napa Valley, one of California's most esteemed wineries. She quickly moved up the ranks to winemaker and remained there until 2002. Sarah left Joseph Phelps to become winemaker at Quintessa where she focused on producing a Bordeaux-style red wine.

Sarah now spends her time building Joel Gott Wines with her husband, and consulting for a few Napa Valley wineries, including Clif Family Winery.

This Spring, Bruce Regalia joined Sarah on our winemaking team. Bruce comes from an Italian family that appreciated both food and wine. He grew up drinking wine and as he says "always liked to ferment things." That's why we also find him brewing beer, making vinegar, you name it.

Bruce studied plant and soil science in college, focusing on viticulture and began his winemaking career in Mendocino County where he studied under Tom Lane at Navarro Vineyards. From there he moved on to Obester Winery and Duckhorn's Goldeneye where he became winemaker and GM. All that time in Anderson Valley made him somewhat of an expert on Pinot and it's still his favorite varietal. Maybe a Clif Family Winery Pinot Noir?

Bruce now consults for several Napa Valley wineries and we are all thrilled to be working with him.