DEDICATED AND EXPERIENCED STAFF
Without question the greatest Courtside asset is its dedicated and experienced staff. Lead by a number
of this wine industry's production veterans and six experienced winemakers, our staff strives to learn
and fulfill the needs of each client, including the need for confidentiality.
The cellar work is lead by a veteran operations manager at each winery.
Our employees have impressive credentials and though most started their careers in the wine industry,
several began in laboratory and science research positions.
COURTSIDE CONTACTS:
Bob Schiebelhut (Partner)
Bob is a partner in Courtside Cellars and the Edna Ranch Vineyard. These vineyards comprise some 750 acres of Chardonnay,
Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Pinot Gris, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Viognier.
David McHenry (General Manager)
David has been the General Manager for Courtside since its inception. As the former Director of Operations
at Meridian Winery and a previous winery owner, David has been involved in the wine industry for more than
30 years.
Jim Efird (Partner)
In 1973 Jim began planting the majority of the now famous vineyards of the Edna Valley. He has served as
president of the Central Coast Wine Growers Association and a board member of the American Vineyard
Foundation.
Robin Baggett (Inactive Partner)
Robin began his involvement in the wine industry as a partner in the Edna Ranch Vineyards. In 1998 Robin,
Bob and Jim formed a partnership to build Courtside Cellars and the Tolosa Winery.
Larry Brooks (Winemaking/Consultant)
In April 2006, Larry Brooks became a full time consultant for Courtside Cellars. Larry began making wine in
1979 at Acacia Winery of Napa. Between 1993 and 1997, as Executive VP he led the management team for Chalone
Wine Group, the owner of several prestigious brands. Over the next several years he concentrated on projects
of his own as well as expanding his wine consulting business.
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