Wine is known to bring people together and there's no better example of this than the working relationship and friendship between Stephen D. Kreps Sr. and Robert L. Pepi. Broadwayworld.com Food and Wine had the pleasure of a recent zoom wine tasting and conversation with these two wine aficionados. They shared with us their abundant knowledge of varietals and we gained fascinating insights into their roles in the wine industry.
Stephen D. Kreps Sr. is a Missouri native who has been the manager of some of the largest wine and spirits companies in the country. In 2002, his entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to form Quintessential, a marketing and distribution company, to nurture a roster of family-owned wineries from around the globe whose wines reflect the best expressions and the highest quality of their particular appellations. He is proud to work alongside his two sons. Dennis Kreps is his father's partner in Quintessential and runs the company from its headquarters in Napa, California. Steve Kreps Jr. heads the California distribution company. In addition to his commitment to bringing fine wines to the public, Steve is a dedicated family man who enjoys time with his sons, grandchildren and wife of 48 years, Julie. He also has a multitude of interests as a pilot, motorcycle enthusiast, history buff, and is an avid outdoorsman.