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In 2002, after 27 years of wine sales and marketing, Greg Gauthier launched his own wine label.  It was a course he had charted many years before...

• Early 90s ~ Greg was inspired to make wine by his close friend, winemaker Rodney Strong.

• Mid 90s ~ To further his vision of making great wine for his own label, Greg enrolled in winemaking workshops at the University of California at Davis.

• Late 90s ~ Greg further refined his skills under the mentoring of accomplished winemakers Rick Sayer (Rodney Strong Vineyards), Dan Karlsen (then at Chalone Vineyards), Ted Seghesio (Seghesio Vineyards), Michael Terrien and Michael Richmond (then at Acacia) and wine consultant Larry Brooks.

• The new millennium ~ In 2002, with the acquisition of three tons of Los Carneros Pinot Noir, G. Gauthier Cellars officially began production.

Greg is also Vice President of  Wine Production and Sales for Bouchaine Vineyards, the oldest continually operating winery in Napa's Carneros region.  He works closely with Bouchaine winemaker Michael Richmond and consultant Larry Brooks to develop a united vision for their wines.  Greg travels widely, tastes extensively and avidly collects "wine wisdom" for Gauthier Cellars.