Adelaida welcomes new team member, vineyard ambassador adds to credentials
New assistant winemaker is Brianne Engles, Glenn Mitton receives certified sommelier credentials
New assistant winemaker is Brianne Engles, Glenn Mitton receives certified sommelier credentials– Adelaida Cellars adds to its team with the announcement of Brianne Engles, new assistant winemaker, and announces that Glenn Mitton, winery and vineyard ambassador, became a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Engles brings local and global winemaking experience, from the Napa Valley to the Barossa Valley now to the Paso Robles winery, and works alongside winemaker Jeremy Weintraub.
“Engles will work with me in all aspects of production from the vineyard to the bottle,” said Adelaida Winemaker Jeremy Weintraub. “We will work closely together to ensure we grow the best wines from the estate. I am excited to have her as an integral part of the winemaking team.”
A California Polytechnic State University graduate, Engles brings more than 10 years of hands-on experience to Adelaida Cellars and most recently served as the enologist at Quintessa Winery in the Napa Valley.
Adding to the list of winery announcements is Glenn Mitton’s certification. With more than 20 years experience in the wine industry, Mitton recently earned his credentials to become a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Mitton, who hails from the United Kingdom, worked in wholesale wine sales and owned a fine wine shop before he moved to Paso Robles in 2008 to experience the production aspect of the wine business. Mitton worked two harvests but found his passion in working directly with customers. He worked at Justin Vineyards and Winery before joining Adelaida Cellars in 2014, where he leads private wine tastings and the winery’s Tour, Taste and Tailgate Tours.
“I am very proud of the team at Adelaida Cellars,” said general manager Jessica Kollhoff. “Engles’ experience and enthusiasm strengthens our winemaking team and Mitton’s credentials in wine education allow us to connect with our customers on a deeper level.”
