The Berryessa Gap Team
WINEMAKING AND ENOLOGY TEAM
A wine is only as good as the hands that making it...
We are proud to introduce our dedicated and talented viticulture and enology team. Working alongside and supported by renowned winemakers Sally Johnson Blum and Terah Bajjalich, our team is committed to crafting exceptional wines with passion and precision.
Sally Johnson Blum
Winemaker – Highway 128 Collection
Terah Bajjalieh
Winemaker – Estate and Legends Collections
Santos Del Toro
Cellar Master
Having worked at Berryessa Gap since the start in 2002, he personally oversees and completes all the cellar work, from bin to barrel to bottle. A hardworking man with an eye for quality, he ensures that every bottle you taste is the best that it can be.
Stephen Potocsnak
Rosendo Garcia
Winemaking and Fulfillment Specialist
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Tempranillo
Favorite Way to Enjoy
With friends and family paired with spicy Mexican food
Lynda Hinds
Events Manager
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
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Favorite Way to Enjoy
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Shannon Martinez
Office Manager
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Syrah
Favorite Way to Enjoy
For Taco Tuesdays with my family
Yvonne Maloney
Wine Club Manager
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
A chilled glass of ZGB Rosé during the hot summer
Favorite Way to Enjoy
Ideally I would be enjoying this with family and friends at the beach, or really anywhere with anyone!
Jake Lenz
Wholesale Account Representative
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Barbera
Favorite Way to Enjoy
Food pairing is the way to go! I like to make my own charcuterie board, but I call it a cheese, fruit and meat board because that’s a weird word.
Lynda Hinds
Customer Experience Manager
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
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Favorite Way to Enjoy
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Shannon Martinez
Office Manager
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Syrah
Favorite Way to Enjoy
For Taco Tuesdays with my family
Yvonne Maloney
Customer Experience Manager
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
A chilled glass of ZGB Rosé during the hot summer
Favorite Way to Enjoy
Ideally I would be enjoying this with family and friends at the beach, or eally anywhere with anyone!
Jake Lenz
Wholesale Account Representative
Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Barbera
Favorite Way to Enjoy
Food pairing is the way to go! I like to make my own charcuterie board, but I call it a cheese, fruit and meat board because that’s a weird word.
Lili
Lead Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Salengo Grenache
-Favorite Way to Enjoy
After a hike or beach day with friends, this wine reminds me of the wonderful surrounding nature that I’m so grateful for.
Linda
Lead Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
HWY 128 North Coast Brut Rosé
-Favorite Way to Enjoy
Relaxing by the pool
Sheree
Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Verdejo
-Favorite Way to Enjoy
Sitting on the beach with a glass of Verdejo in one hand and an oyster in the other
Michelle
Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Barbera
-Favorite Way to Enjoy
I love to pair it with an herbed cheese or anything tomato-based.
Bridget
Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
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-Favorite Way to Enjoy
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Ray
Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
HWY 128 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
-Favorite Way to Enjoy
BBQ-ing on a warm evening with my wife, Sandy.
Sandy
Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
HWY 128 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
-Favorite Way to Enjoy
BBQ-ing on a warm evening with my husband, Ray.
Yazmin
Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Durif
-Favorite Way to Enjoy
With my feet up binge watching my favorite TV series and movies
Ann
Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
How could I possibly pick a favorite?
-Favorite Way to Enjoy
On our front porch overlooking a walnut orchard
Melissa
Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
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-Favorite Way to Enjoy
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Geno
Tasting Room Associate
-Favorite Berryessa Gap Wine
Durif
-Favorite Way to Enjoy
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