Tablas Creek Names New Winemaking Leaders
Tablas Creek Vineyard said it promoted Chelsea Franchi to Director of Winemaking from assistant winemaker and Craig Hamm to Winemaker. Longtime Winemaker Neil Collins will step into the role of Director of Production, reflecting his expanded focus on both vineyard and cellar operations. Collins has served as Tablas Creek'
Tablas Creek Vineyard said it promoted Chelsea Franchi to Director of Winemaking from assistant winemaker and Craig Hamm to Winemaker.
Longtime Winemaker Neil Collins will step into the role of Director of Production, reflecting his expanded focus on both vineyard and cellar operations. Collins has served as Tablas Creek's Winemaker since 1998 and has played a key role in shaping the estate's farming and winemaking philosophy.
The promotions reflect the continued growth of the estate's production team and a long-planned transition that positions two longtime Tablas Creek leaders at the forefront of the cellar.
Both Franchi and Hamm have spent their careers at Tablas Creek developing deep knowledge of the estate's vineyards, wines, and philosophy.