Materra | Cunat Family Vineyards Announces New Winemaker

NAPA, Calif. - Sept. 17, 2019 - PRLog -- Materra | Cunat Family Vineyards is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Barrett to the team as our new Winemaker.  She will be working closely with Michael Trujillo, senior consulting winemaker with almost 40 years of winemaking experience, and the entire staff to build on the current portfolio.

"We are all very excited to have Chelsea join us,"  according to Brian Cunat, owner of Materra.  "She lends a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to our core competencies, enabling us to expand on what we have created, and take our wines & winery to the next level."

Growing up in Calistoga as the daughter of Heidi and Bo Barrett, Chelsea started working in the vineyards and wineries early on. Her experience includes a degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, internships at Mayer am Pfarplaz, Two Hands & Opus One, co-winemaker at Amuse Bouche & Au Sommet, and Winemaker at Joel Gott Wines.
"I am thrilled to be here at Materra!"  Chelsea says, "I love the people and wines, and look forward to working with Michael, Luis, Adam, and the team to create many more great vintages as we move forward."

Chelsea lives in Calistoga with her husband, two young daughters, and a Husky-German Shepherd mix. When not crafting world-class wines, she enjoys gardening, home improvement, cooking, skiing, scuba diving, and reading.

Materra | Cunat Family Vineyards is a boutique winery founded by Brian Cunat that produces awards winning red and white wines in Napa, California.  They are open for tours and wine tastings daily by appointment at their Napa vineyard and winery.  For more information, visit www.MaterraWines.com or call 707-224-4900.