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.
Lindsey Wallingford
WINEMAKER & VINEYARD MANAGER
BIO
Since 2018, Lindsey has been guiding Saint Helena Winery as both Winemaker and Vineyard Manager. She has a degree in Viticulture and Enology from Washington State University where she was a division one rower. She is dedicated to sustainable farming and encouraging biodiversity at the winery estate. Lindsey is a downhill skier, horsewoman, San Francisco Bay swimmer and beekeeper to boot.
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Lesley Keffer Russell
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. Lesley and husband Jim have two daughters and a black lab.
Heather Kormos
SALES & CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER
BIO
Heather has cared for luxury winery clients for nearly two decades. Prior to Saint Helena Winery, she worked with notable vintners including Heidi Barret and the Wagner Family. Heather and husband Brett live in Calistoga and enjoy 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
Joined Saint Helena Winery’s vineyard and winery team in 2011. Pretty big fan of soccer, New England Patriots, San Francisco Giants and travelling the world. Twin brother to 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 a pretty good bowler. Husband and father. Twin brother to Jorge and son of Javier.
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. He lives in St. Helena with his wife Claire and two daughters, and owns a beautiful vineyard property atop Mt. Veeder in Napa Valley.
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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.
Lindsey Wallingford
WINEMAKER & VINEYARD MANAGER
BIO
Since 2018, Lindsey has been guiding Saint Helena Winery as both Winemaker and Vineyard Manager. She has a degree in Viticulture and Enology from Washington State University where she was a division one rower. She is dedicated to sustainable farming and encouraging biodiversity at the winery estate. Lindsey is a downhill skier, horsewoman, San Francisco Bay swimmer and beekeeper to boot.
Read More.
Lesley Keffer Russell
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. Lesley and husband Jim have two daughters and a black lab.
Heather Kormos
SALES & CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER
BIO
Heather has cared for luxury winery clients for nearly two decades. Prior to Saint Helena Winery, she worked with notable vintners including Heidi Barret and the Wagner Family. Heather and husband Brett live in Calistoga and enjoy 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
Joined Saint Helena Winery’s vineyard and winery team in 2011. Pretty big fan of soccer, New England Patriots, San Francisco Giants and travelling the world. Twin brother to 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 a pretty good bowler. Husband and father. Twin brother to Jorge and son of Javier.
Ezekiel Hampton
PRIVATE CLIENT LIAISON
BIO
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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. He lives in St. Helena with his wife Claire and two daughters, and owns a beautiful vineyard property atop Mt. Veeder in Napa Valley.
Read More.
