NAPA VALLEY, Calif. – November 2, 2021 – Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners (DVWP) is excited to announce the appointment of Bart Bromberger to the role of VP finance. Bromberger comes to DVWP after a six-year tenure at Patagonia Provisions, where he served as head of operations and finance. As VP finance, Bromberger will report directly to DVWP Managing Director Steve Myers, and will oversee all financial matters for the company’s acclaimed portfolio of wineries, which includes Argyle Winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, MacRostie Winery and Vineyards in Sonoma County, Markham Vineyards and TEXTBOOK in Napa Valley, and Dough Wines, DVWP’s pioneering philanthropic partnership with the James Beard Foundation.
Bromberger received his Bachelor of Arts in international relations from Occidental College and earned his Master of Business Administration from Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management. Certified level 3 in Japanese language proficiency, Bromberger began his career teaching English in Japan before holding sales positions at Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., and JFE Shoji Trade America Inc. From there, Bromberger worked in asset management operations at Goldman Sachs Inc., before spending three years as a financial analyst at E. & J. Gallo Winery, where he was part of their MBA rotational program. In 2015, Bromberger joined Patagonia Provisions, a division of Patagonia Inc., where he led operations and finance activities for the new food division of the acclaimed apparel company until joining DVWP. In addition to his wine industry experience at E. & J. Gallo, Bromberger also worked the 2007 harvest as the assistant to the winemaker at Napa Valley’s GustavoThrace Winery.
“I am thrilled to be returning to the luxury wine industry, which is one of the most complex and fascinating businesses in the world,” says Bromberger. “At the same time, I am proud to be joining another company where my financial knowledge and expertise can contribute to a greater mission. Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners is at the forefront as a values-driven wine company. From its dedication to being good stewards of the planet to its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and its pioneering philanthropic partnerships with organizations like the James Beard Foundation, No Kid Hungry, ¡Salud! To Our Health and Women of the Vine & Spirits, DVWP is leading the way in terms of creating a more just, equitable and environmentally conscious wine company. As a recent father, not only do I share these values, but they also drive and inspire me.”
“As a company, we are striving to help chart a new path for social responsibility in the wine industry by fostering a culture of diversity and inclusivity, while helping to build sustainable communities in the places where we grow and make our wines,” says DVWP Managing Director Steve Myers. “In terms of fostering a culture that exemplifies these values, Bart is a perfect fit. Not only does he share our ethics and ideals, he understands that doing what is right for our communities and our planet is in the long-term best interests of our company and the industry we love.”
In addition to his role as VP finance for DVWP, Bromberger will also serve on the DVWP Executive Leadership Team. Bromberger, who lives in Sausalito, California with his wife, Nancy, and young son, Austin, will be based out of Northern California.
ABOUT DISTINGUISHED VINEYARDS & WINE PARTNERS
Formed in 2008, Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners is a dynamic mid-size wine company that includes a collection of iconic wineries from some of the world’s most prestigious wine regions. Recognized as benchmarks for their appellations, the Distinguished Vineyards portfolio includes the highly acclaimed Argyle Winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, MacRostie Winery and Vineyards in Sonoma County, Markham Vineyards and TEXTBOOK in Napa Valley, Wither Hills in New Zealand, and Dough Wines, DVWP’s pioneering partnership with the James Beard Foundation. Dedicated to excellence, social equity and sustainability, Distinguished Vineyards includes more than 1,000 acres of sustainably certified estate vineyards. Wither Hills holds Sustainable Winegrowing NZ accreditation, and its estate vineyards are certified organic by BioGro NZ, Argyle in Oregon is LIVE Certified, MacRostie is Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing, and Markham Vineyards is certified both Napa Green and Fish Friendly Farming. For more information, visit www.dvwinepartners.com.
