August 26, 2024 – Kelly Gifford has joined the team at TN Coopers as an Oak Consultant supporting Oregon, Washington, and Canada. She is a seasoned wine industry professional with eight years of hands-on experience in winemaking and technical roles. Kelly is a self-confessed oenophile who has traveled to different winegrowing regions around the world and holds a degree in Viticulture & Enology from UC Davis, an institution renowned for its wine program.
In addition to her technical expertise, Kelly serves as the Vice President for the Alliance of Women in Washington Wine, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the wine industry. Her passion for wine and commitment to fostering a supportive community reflect her deep dedication to both her craft and her peers.
TN Coopers is a family-owned cooperage that has been able to combine tradition with innovation, applying state of the art technology in each step of its process for Barrels and Oak Alternatives manufacturing in an environmentally friendly way that considers its human capital first. At TN Coopers, our products are the faithful expression of our quest to evoke the finest aromas and flavors to bring a “taste of elegance.”