VINEYARD MANAGEMENT

Dave Thompson, Vineyard Manager Dave has been associated with the Long Island wine industry since 1980. In 1981, he planted Ressler Vineyards and managed it until joining Kip Bedell for Kip's first vintage in 1985. He has been with Bedell ever since. Dave is a member of the board of the Long Island Vineyard Technical Group, the Long Island Grape Research Advisory Committee, and the Long Island Sustainable Agriculture program.

Donna Rudolph, Assistant Vineyard Manager Donna joined us in November '96. Although she had no formal training, she came to us after 15 years at Ressler Vineyards, where, coincidentally, she and Vineyard Manager Dave Thompson worked together for 3 years. Her favorite tasks in the vineyard are "pruning and tying, and learning how to get the best fruit from the vine." She is responsible for making certain that the crew gets their jobs done. Make sure you're not standing too close if you ask her, "Do you step on the grapes?"

SALES & MARKETING

Jean Partridge, Vice President - Sales Jean has been with the company since 2001when it was purchased by Michael Lynne, and in that time has risen through the ranks from tasting room pourer to manager, working across all areas of sales including the Wine Club. Jean has thrived in her new role as wholesale account representative, and in the process has helped increase Bedell’s placements significantly among NYC-area restaurants and retailers. Working closely with Jonathan Lynne, Jean is responsible for carrying the Bedell message and product into the marketplace and assisting the sales representatives in Bedell’s distributor network.

Adriana Coderch, National Sales Manager Adriana Coderch has joined the Bedell Cellars team as National Sales Manager, a position based in New York City with the primary responsibility of developing and executing Bedell's wholesale distributor sales plan in the New York City market as well as expansion into other key territories in the United States and around the world. Adriana comes to Bedell with experience selling wines internationally, including her most recent position as Business Development Manager for VIA Wines in Chile. In that role she oversaw the one-million-case winery's expansion into Brazil and China by providing market intelligence and assisting with product portfolio negotiations. She was also previously an assistant winemaker at Valdivieso Vineyards in Chile. Adriana grew up in between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the wine country in Chile. She is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Enology and Viticulture from Cornell University.

Matthew Rizzo, Wholesale Account Representative A Long Island native, Matthew joined the Bedell Cellars team in the summer of 2003 as a seasonal tasting room employee, while attending the University of Massachusetts. Since joining the Bedell team, Matthew's role with the winery has grown along with his knowledge of wine. He has assisted with the management of the tasting rooms, and was an integral part of helping to launch the now-famous Bedell VIP Tour program. Matthew has flourished in his new position as Wholesale Account Representative, a role which requires him to be a perpetual motion machine, constantly on the road bringing his affable charm to Bedell's dedicated wholesale customers. Matthew has dramatically expanded the presence of Bedell wines in restaurants and retail shops in the Northeast's most luxurious coastal resort communities: The Hamptons of Eastern Long Island, the Berkshires and Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and Newport, Rhode Island.

MARKETING & HOSPITALITY

Amy Finno, Senior Vice President - Hospitality & Marketing Amy Finno returned to her roots on the North Fork of Long Island in June 2009 to assume the position of Vice President of Marketing and Hospitality at Bedell Cellars. At Bedell, her responsibilities include tasting room and wine club management, public relations, and integrated marketing and events planning. She joined Bedell from VH1, where she had been Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing since 2006. While at VH1, Amy facilitated the marketing and selling of the VH1 Soul property to advertisers including developing the first franchise on Soul, titled VH1 SoulStage. Prior to her career at VH1, Amy spent six years managing sweepstakes and promotions and overseeing the Coca-Cola Company team at D.L. Blair, the innovative marketing consulting firm. She holds a B.S. in Marketing and Communications from Long Island University/C.W. Post.

Molly Deegan, Vice President - Marketing & Private Relations Molly comes to Bedell with a wealth of experience in New York City, including her position as Executive Events Marketing Director for AOL since 2003. She has also held significant positions related to client relations and media events for House & Garden Magazine, O the Oprah Magazine, and Robert Mondavi Winery. At Bedell, Molly's primary responsibility will be to manage all aspects of the Wine Club, as well as developing integrated marketing and events programs that drive sales through targeted customer relationships. Molly will play an integral role part of Bedell's senior management team for integrated sales, marketing, and events. Molly will report to Trent Preszler, Chief Operating Officer. On a personal note, Molly resides in Sea Cliff, LI with her husband John and her one year old daughter Frances. She also owns a home in Mattituck.

Andrew Mestler, Tasting Room and Hospitality Manager Andrew spent most of his formative years living in the U.K. because his father, a Procter & Gamble executive, was stationed in London. He eventually went on to study economics at the University of Cincinnati and happened to visit the Bedell tasting room one day in summer 2006 when he was visiting New York on a family vacation. The rest is, as they say, history. He first joined Bedell working part-time as tasting room pourer and part-time as a winemaking cellar assistant. His worldly life experiences, time in the cellar, and further training in the Advanced Certificate program of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust have given him extensive knowledge of wine appreciation. As Tasting Room and Hospitality Manager he developed Bedell's unique VIP Tour and Tasting Experience and represents Bedell behind the table at important events such as the James Beard Awards and City-Meals-on-Wheels. He is a grand ambassador for Bedell wines and offers direct line of support for our customers.

ADMINISTRATION

Holly Palm, Vice President - Administration Holly started at Bedell Cellars as a Tasting Room pourer in 2001. Her role has continually grown to the point where her responsibilities cross over several areas of the company and her experience is invaluable. She is Assistant to the COO and the central coordinator of operational logistics related to purchasing, shipping, delivery, order fulfillment, maintenance, personnel, licensing and compliance. Holly oversees all aspects of the Bedell and Corey Creek tasting rooms and she is also responsible for Bedell and Corey Creek's sponsored events programs. In this capacity she coordinates Ninah and Michael Lynne's support of arts organizations that include the Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center Theater, and the Hamptons International Film Festival.