Winemaker

Paul Wofford creates ripe, fruit-forward premium wines by combining his enology skills with the best equipment and barrels. He joined Vino con Brio in 2003, after working in various wine-making capacities for numerous wineries, including St. Amant and Bargetto Winery.

He enjoys producing wines from grapes proven to flourish in the Lodi area, like Old Vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Viognier. He is also experimenting with varietals from the Rhône, Italy and South Africa.

Paul graduated with a degree in Viticulture and Enology from the California State University, Fresno.  His right-hand man is cellarmaster, Steve Merrell.