Francis Ford Coppola Winery Veteran to Oversee Operations at Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Virginia Dare Winery, Great Women Spirits & Café Zoetrope
GEYSERVILLE, Calif. (February 2, 2018) – The Family Coppola announced today the appointment of Corey Beck as CEO. Beck, who most recently served as president & director of winemaking for The Family Coppola, has more than 20 years of experience in the wine industry. Beginning his career in viticulture at Napa Valley’s renowned Chateau Montelena, he joined The Family Coppola in 1998 where he rose from assistant winemaker to winemaker to ultimately president and director of winemaking. A respected member of the Sonoma County community, Beck is a past president of the Sonoma County Vintners and is regularly involved in a variety of wine industry symposiums and advisory councils. In November 2016, Wine Business Monthly named Beck one of the “Top 50 Leaders,” one of the most sought-after wine industry recognitions.
“Corey has been an integral part of this company since joining nearly 20 years ago,” said Francis Ford Coppola. “His passion for winemaking and dedication to the staff are unmatched and I’m proud to appoint him as CEO.”
In this new expanded role, Beck will oversee Francis Ford Coppola Winery and Virginia Dare Winery in Geyserville and the newly launched Great Women Spirits. Café Zoetrope in San Francisco will also fall under Beck’s responsibilities.
About The Family Coppola
The Family Coppola encompasses all of the things Francis loves most—cinema, wine, food, resorts and adventure—and embraces quality, authenticity and pleasure as a backbone to each of these vibrant business endeavors. Anchored in Sonoma County, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, known for its superior level of quality and integrity, is, as Francis puts it, “a wine wonderland, a park of pleasure where people of all ages can enjoy all the best things in life: food, wine, music, dancing, games, swimming and performances of all types. A place to celebrate the love of life.” Coppola’s second foray into Sonoma County came in 2015 with the launch of Virginia Dare Winery, American wines since 1835, ushering in a new era of elevated quality and vineyard-specific wines. The Family Coppola are lovers not only of wine, but spirits as well. Great Women Spirits—small-batch, house-crafted, classically styled spirits—are a collection of spirits as unique and remarkable as the women they honor. The Family Coppola Hideaways are a collection of unique properties where adventure meets serenity. Drawing upon inspiration from his film career and travels around the globe to the far-reaching corners of the world, Francis created each resort, embracing off-the-beaten-track locations and making each locale an ideal destination for exploring the natural wonders of the area while relaxing in tranquil surroundings. Additionally, The Family Coppola operates a venerable film production company, American Zoetrope; the award-winning literary and art magazine, Zoetrope: All-Story; Cafe Zoetrope in San Francisco’s iconic Sentinel Building in North Beach; and Mammarella Foods, an authentic line of premium organic pastas and sauces. www.TheFamilyCoppola.com.
