Winemaking Restructure

Lisa Bishop-Forbes Promoted to Winemaker

On September 5, 2008, after four years as Associate Winemaker, Dry Creek Vineyard announced the appointment of Lisa Bishop-Forbes to Winemaker.  Bill Knuttel, who joined Dry Creek Vineyard in 2003, will continue in a new role as Executive Winemaker.  In another restructuring move, the winery is also pleased to announce that Nova Perrill has joined the team as Assistant Winemaker.

Dry Creek Vineyard President, Don Wallace said, “We are extremely grateful to Bill for helping take our wines to the next level.  I am very confident that Lisa and Nova will build on the foundation that is now in place.”  Bishop-Forbes assumes day-to-day responsibility for the wines at Dry Creek Vineyard.  Prior to joining Dry Creek Vineyard, Lisa was Assistant Winemaker at Chalk Hill Estate and before that, Enologist at Joseph Phelps Vineyard in the Napa Valley.  Lisa brings more than 20 years of winemaking experience to the cellar.  Nova Perrill joins the winemaking team after four years as Assistant Winemaker and Viticulturist at Mount Eden Vineyards.

“I’ve had a wonderful experience working with the Dry Creek Vineyard family,” said Bill.  “I look forward to watching Lisa and Nova grow in their new roles.  I have every confidence in them and look forward to working with them to maintain the consistent quality that makes Dry Creek Vineyard wines a benchmark in the industry.”