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Posted on April 05, 2021
Charlie Tsegeletos and Tom Gendall
SONOMA, Calif. After 19 years as head winemaker at Cline Family Cellars Charlie Tsegeletos, has retired. He is succeeded by Tom Gendall, in a newly created position, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture.
Tsegeletos’s successful career in the wine industry spans 41 years. He started his winemaking journey in 1980 after graduating with a degree in Agricultural Science and Management from the University of California at Davis. He enjoyed winemaking roles at Pendleton Winery, Hacienda Wine Cellars and D’Agostini Winery prior to joining Glen Ellen Winery where he held the position of Senior Director of Winemaking for 15 years. In 2002, Tsegeletos joined Cline Family Cellars and managed all winemaking, production operations, and grower relations. During his tenure, he played a critical role in building the company’s portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized wine brands including Cline Family Cellars
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