Our Team
Saint Helena Winery is run by a small team of Napa Valley locals with diverse backgrounds. This team is supported by some of the wine industry's most respected experts in viticulture and winemaking, as well as winery owners who, with humilty, strive to contribute towards Napa Valley's culture of excellence.
Lesley Keffer Russell
GENERAL MANAGER
BIO
Joined Saint Helena Winery in 2013 after 18 years at St. Supery Napa Valley and four years at a Gallo distributor. Alumna of UC Berkeley and San Diego State. Lives in Napa with husband Jim and two sporty daughters.
Aaron Pott
CONSULTING WINEMAKER
BIO
Aaron was hired by Saint Helena Winery in early 2010 after having worked at Château Troplong-Mondot and Chateau La Tour Figeac. He has a master's degree in Viticulture from the Universite of Bourgogne and his own wine label, Pott Wine.
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Lindsey Wallingford
WINEMAKER & VINEYARD MANAGER
BIO
As both Vineyard Manager and Winemaker, Lindsey Wallingford embodies the belief that the best wines are made in the vineyard. In this dual role, Lindsey works alongside the winery’s in-house vineyard team, guiding the farming of the estate’s 14 individual blocks. In the winery, she applies her talents to single clone fermentations each harvest, to ultimately create three different Cabernet Sauvignons from the property and to ensure that each wine reflects the Estate and the age-worthy style of Saint Helena Winery.
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Heather Kormos
SALES & CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER
BIO
Heather has cared for luxury winery clients for over a decade. She has worked with notable vintners including Heidi Barrett, the Wagner Family and now, Aaron Pott. Heather enjoys golf and world travel.
Javier Nino de Rivera
VINEYARD FOREMAN
BIO
Foreman at Saint Helena Winery Estate since 2004. Worked with Joseph Phelps Napa Valley for 25 years prior. Father of three including twin sons, Jorge and Luis.
Jorge Nino de Rivera
VINEYARDS & WINERY
BIO
Four years of vineyard and winery work at Saint Helena Winery. Pretty big fan of all soccer, New England Patriots and San Francisco Giants. Twin brother of Luis.
Luis Nino de Rivera
VINEYARDS & WINERY
BIO
Joined Saint Helena Winery in 2014 after working with Rocca Family Vineyards in Napa Valley. Niners fan and pretty good bowler. Twin brother to Jorge, son of Javier.