Greg Gallagher, Winemaker

Born and raised in the Napa Valley, Greg Gallagher is a fifth generation Californian. After high school, Greg ventured south to San Luis Obispo, where he discovered his passion for making fine wine. Greg found himself focusing on pinot noir production on California's Central Coast. Under the guidance of renowned and established winemakers, Greg began producing his own wine at 21 years of age.

"I've always been lucky to have great mentors," Greg says, "I have been trained by some of the best in the industry. At one point I was making wines using artesian techniques with 31 different varietals from seven different appellations." Working with such a diverse spectrum of wines, Greg was able to develop his own style of winemaking from a culmination of his experiences.

Returning to the Napa Valley in the spring of 2006, Greg took over the winemaking operation at Pope Valley Winery. After several years of enjoying, collecting, and making wine, Greg's developed a refined feel for the elements needed to produce a boutique wine. "I try to let the varietal flavors and terroir express themselves through the wine." Greg is now making estate wines from Pope Valley where he oversees the production from grape to bottle.