November 10, 2026 (Santa Margarita, CA) — Ancient Peaks Winery today announced the promotion of Jessica Arnold to the position of Marketing Director, a new leadership role overseeing the winery’s marketing and creative efforts. Leveraging her seven years of experience as the winery’s Senior Graphic Designer, Arnold will now manage marketing communications, creative development and digital initiatives, all designed to bring the Ancient Peaks story to life.
In her new role, Arnold will maintain a strong hand in graphic design while taking on broader responsibility for the winery’s overall marketing strategy and execution.
“Jessica’s remarkable creativity and understanding of our brand make her a natural fit for this role,” said Co-Owner Doug Filipponi. “She understands who we are, what makes this place special and how to communicate our story in an authentic and compelling way.”
Founded in 2005 by Doug Filipponi, Karl Wittstrom and Rob Rossi, Ancient Peaks is a leading family-owned estate winery based in the Santa Margarita Ranch AVA of Paso Robles. Ancient Peaks wines are distributed nationally in 49 states as well as internationally. The winery is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Oyster Ridge Bordeaux-style blend and other wines that reflect the unique character of its sustainably farmed estate Margarita Vineyard.
Arnold grew up in the Paso Robles wine country and graduated with a Fine Arts degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before launching her career in the wine industry. Among her achievements at Ancient Peaks, Arnold created award-winning packaging designs for the winery’s Renegade red blend and One Stone sister label. Her work with One Stone took the “Best of Show” title at Wine Business Monthly’s prestigious 2026 PACK Design Awards, while her new Renegade label placed first overall for “Best Redesign” at the 2025 PACK Design Awards.
Prior to joining Ancient Peaks, Arnold worked as freelance graphic designer under the banner of West Creative Studio, independently leading branding, digital and print projects from concept to completion. She previously gained extensive wine hospitality experience as Tasting Room Manager and Hospitality Director at Baileyana Winery.
“Stepping into this expanded role is a true honor, and I can’t wait to find fresh, unique ways to tell the Ancient Peaks story,” Arnold said. “I am proud to work with our talented in-house team as we bring the winery’s deep local heritage, family roots, and true sense of place to life.”
About Ancient Peaks Winery
Ancient Peaks is a family-owned winery specializing in wines from our sustainably farmed estate Margarita Vineyard in Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast. Margarita Vineyard stands alone in the Santa Margarita Ranch AVA of Paso Robles, nestled into the rugged Santa Lucia Mountain Range just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The name Ancient Peaks honors the tall peaks surrounding Margarita Vineyard, which were forged by the collision of the coastal plates. Over time, these same geologic forces blessed us with five distinct soil zones—ancient sea bed, rocky alluvium, shale, volcanic and granitic—that bring natural complexity to our wines. Our tasting room is located in Santa Margarita. Visit www.AncientPeaks.com for more information.
