David Pearson will be joining as Executive Chairman of Joseph Phelps Vineyards
June 14, 2023 – PARIS and ST. HELENA, Calif. – Moët Hennessy is pleased to announce the appointment of David Pearson as Executive Chairman for Joseph Phelps Vineyards. With an illustrious career in luxury wines spanning over 20 years, David is renowned for his visionary leadership and for playing an important role in the development of luxury wines coming from the Napa Valley.
Starting today, as Executive Chairman, David will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to lead Joseph Phelps Vineyards into its next phase of growth and success. He will be responsible for overseeing all of the Maison’s operations and strategic development. Building on the extraordinary legacy of Joseph Phelps and his family, David and the wider team will develop and implement the strategy for the company and its portfolio both in the U.S. and around the world.
Philippe Schaus, Chairman & CEO of Moët Hennessy, expressed his confidence in the appointment. “We are thrilled to welcome David Pearson and are confident that under his leadership and together with the family, Joseph Phelps Vineyards will continue to thrive and further elevate our position in all markets.”
On accepting the position, David Warren Pearson said: “It is a great honor and a pleasure to work with the team at Joseph Phelps Vineyards at this time of transition. Joseph Phelps and his family have been central to bringing the world’s attention to the Napa Valley, with their wines recognized around the world as amongst the finest from the region. I am pleased to be able to play a role in crafting and positioning Joseph Phelps Vineyards to reach new heights, and to help the business flourish for years to come.”
About Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Joseph Phelps founded his namesake winery in 1973, and quickly established himself as a pioneer and creative visionary in the Napa Valley wine industry in its early days of development. A year later, he started producing Insignia, the red blend in the exclusive Bordeaux style of California. Since then, Insignia has been critically acclaimed for its iconic vintages, and four times rewarded with Robert Parker Wine Advocate’s perfect 100-point scores for the 1991, 1997, 2002 and 2007 vintages. Joseph Phelps Vineyards consists of an estate recognized worldwide for the quality of all its wines, with 200 hectares of its own vines spread over eleven vineyards in the Napa Valley and 30 hectares spread over two vineyards on the Sonoma Coast. With a focus on innovation and commitment to excellence, Joseph Phelps Vineyards today is synonymous with best-in-class California winemaking and continues to embody the pioneering spirit and extraordinary legacy of its founder.
