Napa Valley wine company taps veteran sales executive to lead wholesale sales for Cuvaison and Brandlin Estate
September 15, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Napa Valley’s family-owned Two Estates Wine Collective (TEWC), which features Cuvaison winery in Los Carneros and Brandlin Estate on Mount Veeder, is excited to announce the appointment of wine industry executive Steven Wyngard as national sales manager. In his new role, Wyngard will oversee wholesale sales for both Cuvaison and Brandlin Estate, working with distributors and trade partners to expand the presence of the two historic Napa Valley wineries in key markets across the United States.
“Steven brings an exceptional combination of experience, relationships, strategic thinking, and a genuine passion for fine wine to our sales program,” said TEWC President and CEO Daniel Zepponi. “He understands every level of the three-tier system, from distributors and national accounts to independent retailers and the on-premise trade. Just as importantly, he understands the values that define our family-owned wine company. As we look to build on the evolution of Cuvaison and Brandlin Estate in recent years, Steven is exactly the kind of experienced, relationship-driven leader we want representing our wineries.”
Prior to joining Two Estates, Wyngard served as SVP, national sales manager for Adobe Road Winery. Before that, he spent 15 years as vice president of sales for the Western region at Delegat USA, representing Oyster Bay Wines and Barossa Valley Estate, during which Oyster Bay grew from approximately 12,000 cases to 1.2 million cases in the U.S. Earlier, he served as vice president, Western regional sales manager for Charles Krug Winery and held senior roles with the family-owned House of Daniels distributor organization. His experience on both the distributor and supplier sides of the industry give him a broad understanding of the national wine market and deep relationships across distributors, chains, independent retailers, and restaurants. A Fresno State graduate with a degree in agricultural business management, Wyngard is also a wine enthusiast and amateur winemaker who has spent his career with family-owned wine companies.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Two Estates,” said Wyngard. “Cuvaison and Brandlin Estate are extraordinary wineries with remarkable vineyards, acclaimed wines, and rich, historic Napa Valley stories. I see a great opportunity to introduce these wines to new trade partners and consumers while reconnecting with longtime supporters.”
In his new role, Wyngard will lead wholesale growth for both Cuvaison and Brandlin Estate, with a particular focus on reintroducing Cuvaison to key markets and expanding awareness of Brandlin Estate, whose historic Mount Veeder vineyard is celebrating the centennial of its original 1926 plantings in 2026.
ABOUT TWO ESTATES WINE COLLECTIVE
Two Estates Wine Collective is an independent, family-owned Napa Valley wine company. Established in 1969, with the founding of Cuvaison winery in Napa Valley, today Two Estates Wine Collective also includes Brandlin Estate on Mount Veeder. With an estate program that includes Cuvaison’s Tai Vineyard in Los Carneros, which features over 125 planted acres largely devoted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and the historic 49-acre Brandlin Vineyard on Mount Veeder, which is primarily planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and other red Bordeaux varieties, Two Estates Wine Collective focuses on ultra-premium, estate-grown wines. For more information, visit cuvaison.com and brandlinestate.com.
