As reported here on LENNDEVOURS a little over a month ago, Juan Micieli-Martinez is leaving Shinn Estate Vineyards to join Martha Clara Vineyards.
And now, I can tell you who will replace him at Shinn. His name is Anthony Nappa and he brings a diverse winemaking background to the North Fork. Most recently, Nappa worked at Monterey Wine in California, but prior to that he worked in Italy, Massachusetts and New Zealand.
I've only tasted wines from two of his previous stops, Westport Rivers in MA and Goldwater Estate in NZ, but it should be interesting to see how he applies his knowledge and experience at Shinn Estate.
Welcome to the North Fork.
If this guy made the sparkling at Westport Rivers, I'll be very excited to try his makings at Shinn now that they are bottling a bubbly!!
Posted by: Foley | August 28, 2007 at 02:24 PM
Let's see how long he lasts.
Posted by: Ray Ormand | August 29, 2007 at 07:56 PM
Foley--you should learn some positivity. Anthony is going to do a fabulous job and I really look forward to seein/tasting what he brings to Shinn.
Posted by: Kate A. | September 03, 2007 at 04:13 PM
oops..i mean Ray...
Posted by: Kate A. | September 03, 2007 at 04:14 PM
oops..i mean Ray...
Posted by: Kate A. | September 03, 2007 at 04:15 PM