Kenwood, Calif. — (May 11, 2023) It is with great pleasure and excitement that Ledson Winery & Vineyards announces and welcomes Greg Gross to their production team as Assistant Winemaker. Greg’s personality and passion for making the best of everything he touches fits perfectly with Associate Winemaker, Justin Schuchardt and Owner/Winemaker, Steve Ledson’s personalities and core values. Greg brings a strong technical background from his many years with Artesa Winery as their Enologist. “Each day I strive to achieve more with everything I do, and bringing Greg on will undoubtedly strengthen our already incredible winemaking team as we continue pursuing our goal of making exceptional wines with distinction year after year,” says Owner & Winemaker, Steve Ledson.
Greg began his production career as an intern for two harvests at Alpha Omega, spending 2016 in the cellar and 2017 in the lab. He went on and accepted the position of Lab Tech at Artesa Vineyards & Winery in January 2018, quickly moving up to Lab Supervisor for the 2018 harvest before being promoted to Enologist in early 2019. “I have always wanted to work for a winery who grows most all their own fruit and strives for perfection in every bottle of wine, it was an incredible opportunity for my career,” says Greg. Greg will assist Associate Winemaker Justin Schuchardt and Owner/Winemaker Steve Ledson with vineyard and winery operations.
Winemaker Steve Ledson aims to produce the highest quality wines, regardless of varietal, typically using 95% estate grown fruit from some of the very best vineyards in all of Sonoma County, and prides himself on his ability to surround himself with top talent.
About Ledson Winery & Vineyards:
In the heart of Sonoma Valley, fifth generation winemaker & viticulturist Steve Ledson consistently produces highly coveted, small-lot, handcrafted wines from his estate vineyards, growing some of the most sought-after grapes in the wine country. Most recently, 16 of Ledson’s wines have scored between 95 and 99 points; three of them having achieved recognition as ‘Wine of the Year’ at prestigious international wine competitions. Most recent to have won Grand Sweepstakes – Best of Show – Best of Class – Double Gold for their 2019 Ledson Moon Mountain District ‘Sonoma County’ Cabernet Franc at the 4th Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition (People’s Choice Judging). Ledson is known for showcasing absolutely some of the best wines Sonoma County has to offer. Ledson Winery, an architectural showpiece designed and built by Steve himself and known throughout the world as the ‘Castle,’ is nestled among acres of rolling vineyards with a backdrop of 100-year-old oak trees. Vine Pair called it, “One of the twelve most impressive wineries in the world” and the Boston Globe said, “This castle is a must see.” Ledson Winery & Vineyards is open daily by appointment, 10am – 5pm. Learn more at www.ledson.com.
