The Team at Pamo Valley Winery
Jennifer J. Jenkin, Owner & Winemaker
As head of the business, Jennifer Jenkin manages the adminstration of licenses and permits, and all interactions with the Federal TTB and State ABC. She maintains the company's accounting books and administrative details. Jennifer also acts as the primary resource in Marketing and Sales. In years past she has assisted in the wine making and processing operations. She also assumed the responsibility as website administrator for the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association's new website www.ramonavalleyvineyards.org. In 2009 Jennifer took over full responsibilty of winemaker. Former winemaker John York has focused his attention towards growing his own winery and helping future Ramona winemakers and to increase awareness of the need to make good wine.
John R. York, Consultant, Winemaker
Former
winemaker yet still recognized, John York assumed full time responsibilities as
winemaker for Pamo Valley Winery in 2007. John is a Ramona resident and operates
Hellanback Ranch Vineyard with his wife Paula Payne. John and Paula,
as well as several of their family members, have been helping with Pamo
Valley's harvests since 2004. In 2007 Pamo Valley had an ownership
transition at which time John was asked to share his passion of wine with us,
and become our new winemaker. John's knowledge, perspective, focus on
quality and incredible palate brought a unique and sophisticated wine making
style to Pamo Valley. We have been extremely pleased with the achievements of
our 2007 and 2008 vintages, and look forward to an enjoyable and rewarding
future of making the best quality, local wines you'll find in all of San Diego
County! For more information on John York and Paula Payne and Hellanback
Ranch Vineyard visit www.hellanbackranch.com.
John was responsible for most winemaking operations. He managed all
crush, fermentation, wine movement, blending, and was the person who conducted
all laboratory analysis and tracking. He assisted the business
owner with Marketing and Sales initiatives, produced winemaker notes, and
prescribed all cellar management procedures. John has been a great teacher and
leaves the wine making tasks in very capable hands of Owner & Winemaker,
Jennifer J. Jenkin.
Mike A. Celaya, Cellar Manager
Mike
Celaya is our Cellar Manager at Pamo Valley Winery. Mike is
extremely hard working and motivated. He is the backbone and the
muscles of the business. Mike is always suggestive of new ideas to
ways of doing existing winery practices that make logical sense and greatly
improve our winery operations. Mike is responsible for all cellar
operations. He oversees cellar related activities including barrel
management, equipment preparation, bottling operations, sanitation, environment
control and storage. Mike is responsible for managing the control of harvest
and custom crush.

Dawna R.Ertel, Tasting Specialist
Dawna Ertel is the newest member of the Pamo Valley
team. Dawna is focused on providing tasting notes and recommendations for
optimal enjoyment of our wines, for all wine lovers from novice to
expert. A longtime wine enthusiast, Dawna has developed her palate
through her studies and pursuit of a Wine Technology certification. In
addition to tasting and reviewing, Dawna also assists with winery operations
where an extra hand is needed, from crush to bottling. Dawna lives in
Cardiff by the Sea, and plans to open a wine bar in Encinitas with her husband
Adam. As strong supporters of local business, they will feature a section
focused on Ramona wineries.
Born and raised in Sonoma County, Dawna was destined to love
and appreciate viniculture. Her career history ranges outside the wine
industry: she has worked for major specialty retailers in merchandising and
planning roles, and is currently co-owner of a sales and marketing organization
that partners with select manufacturers to drive business in retail stores
nationwide.
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