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ZD's Winemaking Team and Maintenance Crew
Chris Chris is the Winemaker. He earned a degree in chemistry before attending the UC Davis winemaking program. He was attracted to this line of work because of its unique mix of art, nature and science. Chris doesn’t tend to brag about his days in the circus but he is also a master tightrope walker.
Rafael, Vineyard Manager, has been cultivating ZD's Estate Vineyards for a very long time. He is out tending to the vines through each season which often means early mornings and late nights. To help himself with his crazy sleep schedule, Rafael is retrofitting the tractor with a sleeper cab.
Chad has been through many harvests at ZD Wines. In his spare time Chad enjoys being part of an acting group that puts together their own wacky plays including titles such as Bride of Entendre and Single and Loving It. No really, this time it's true!
Will is the man in charge of the flow of wine in and out of the winery. He can often be found zipping around in the fork lift with pallets of wine going to and fro. To keep himself grounded he volunteers on weekends at an ant farm sanctuary. A place for ant farms that are no longer cared for by the children who started them.
Santos is in charge of the gardens around the winery and various other projects, including rock work and lighting. In his spare time, he is working on a project to make houses out of recycled dixie cups.
Javier, winery maintenance, has been with ZD for a long time watching it grow and change over the years. Outside of work he spends time hand making paper out of lollipop sticks.