Kelly Rios
“We have the resources and knowledge to do everything in-house, but we'll also bring in consultants for a different perspective.”
Role
Viticulturist/Vineyard Operations Manager
Duration
Since 2001
Accreditation
AS Viticulture – Napa Valley College
Studied Agriculture Systems & Environment – UC Davis
As one of our long term employees Kelly’s role has evolved, so that over the years she has assisted with everything from pest and disease monitoring, fertility and irrigation management, grape sampling and harvest scheduling to acting as a liaison to clients as well as potential grape buyers. Kelly is our Pope Valley expert, having worked in the region – and at a ranch we continue to manage – since 1988. But as our company and geographic reach have expanded so has Kelly’s role, so that now she applies her expertise to our vineyards across the board.