2025 Artisans

Soul and R&B artist Allen Stone is a Washington native with a voice that's reminiscent of the likes of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.

A certified sommelier, wine personality, host of Wine Access Unfiltered Podcast, and Instagram/YouTube creator known as @sommvivant.

Winemaker at Arietta

Andy Erickson is one of the leading winemakers of his generation. After earning his Master’s in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis in 2000, he worked at Harlan Estate and Staglin before joining Arietta in 2005. He took full control of winemaking in 2006 and launched Arietta’s first white wine, “On The White Keys.” Over the years, he’s expanded the portfolio to include eight wines, including Quartet, Artists’ Reserve, and “88 Keys.”

Executive Chef of Scopa Italian Roots, DAMA, Fashion District, and Black Market Liquor Bar.

Director of Vineyard Operations – To Kalon Vineyard, Constellation Brands

In 2022, Blake joined Constellation Brands as Director of Vineyard Operations at To Kalon Vineyard. Drawing on his deep knowledge of California vineyards and sustainability, he played a key role in To Kalon’s organic certification by CCOF that same year.

Master Sommelier Chief Executive Officer of Lawrence Wine Estates.

Carlton McCoy earned his Master Sommelier title in 2013 at age 28. After training in top kitchens, he rose to Wine Director at The Little Nell. Now CEO of Lawrence Wine Estates, he oversees iconic wineries in Napa and Bordeaux, focused on crafting wines of elegance and place.

Executive Chef, The Restaurant At Farmhouse Inn

Executive Chef at Goodnight’s Prime Steak + Spirits

Founder of Ramey Wine Cellars

David Ramey is a pioneering American vintner whose innovations helped elevate California to global wine prominence. Nicknamed “Professor Chardonnay” by Wine Spectator, he’s shaped modern U.S. winemaking with techniques like whole-cluster pressing, native yeast fermentation, sur lies aging, and unfiltered bottling. Steeped in Bordeaux tradition and experience, David has been crafting age-worthy wines since the 1970s.

Award winning Chef / Restaurateur / Author, 3rd generation owner & operator of Catelli's Restaurant in Geyserville, CA - 7x GGG Champion, Food Network guest on: Guy's Ranch Kitchen, Judge on Iron Chef & GGG

Chef, rancher, and farmer behind Black Pig Meat Co. and The Black Piglet food truck. Duskie has been a regular on Food Network, serves as Vice Chair of the James Beard Awards Committee, and on the Board of Sonoma County FarmTrails. 

Owner/Chef of The Matheson and Valette. Fourth generation Healdsburg resident and star chef.

Executive Chef at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

Chef, restaurateur, New York Times Best Selling author and Emmy Award-winning TV host

Vice President of Icon Wines at Constellation Brands

Jason Smith discovered his passion for wine at the Culinary Institute of America and became a Master Sommelier in 2005. He held top roles at Charlie Trotter’s and Bellagio, later overseeing wine programs for MGM Resorts. Now VP of the Icon Wine portfolio at Constellation Brands, he leads wineries like Schrader and To Kalon. Jason is an award-winning sommelier featured in top wine and culinary publications.

CEO, Founder/Winemaker of Devil Proof, Aperture Cellars, The Setting Wines, and J. Katz wine consulting.

Noah is a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA First Team in 2014 when he also was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Senior Director of Winemaking - Sonoma, Joseph Phelps/Freestone

Justin Ennis brings 20+ years of Sonoma County winemaking experience to Freestone Vineyards. After honing his craft at Hartford Court and Williams Selyem, he joined Joseph Phelps in 2007, playing a key role in establishing Freestone’s reputation for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Chef/owner Koko Head Cafe in Honolulu, Contestant and Culinary Consultant on Bravo’s Top Chef, contestant Top Chef All-Stars, author of Dumplings All Day Wong

Owner-Chef of Morph Hospitality Group, Author of Chaat: The Best Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India, Food Network Star and Judge

Senior Writer, ESPN Andscape and NBA Partnership Ambassador for Kendall-Jackson.

Legendary Chef & Restaurateur behind Horn Barbecue, Kowbird & Matty's Old Fashioned, FOOD&WINE Best New Chef

Ravenswood Winery Winemaker

Co-owner of award-winning DTLA brunch restaurant, Poppy + Rose, and OC farm-to-table restaurant, Poppy & Seed; 2023 James Beard Best Chef: California semi-finalist.

Head Winemaker at J Vineyards & Winery.

Culinary Director, Foley Family Wines & Spirits

Chef/Owner, Creator, Author, Award-winning Girl and the Goat, Contestant & Winner of Iron Chef, first female winner of Top Chef

Executive Chef of Jackson Family Wines & Food Network competitor

Kendall-Jackson’s Director of Culinary Gardens, former grower at The French Laundry in Napa, CA where he redesigned the gardens to be an extension of the restaurant.

Owner, Pretty Bird Chicken, NatGeo’s Fusion Forager, FOOD & WINE Best New Chef, Iron Chef America contestant winner

East Coast Editor, The SOMM Journal & Tasting Panel

Chef de cuisine for Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Healdsburg Sonoma CA

From the latest hits of this week to classic hits from the '60s to the '90s and beyond, they deliver rock and dance hits throughout their sets and keep the dance floor packed all night!