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The PeopleBarry Waitte, ProprietorBarry Waitte, a native Northern Californian, developed his love of the wine country during visits and vacations to Napa Valley with his parents, and since developed a passion for the area and wine making. The years preceding moving to Napa Valley were filled with more than 20 years of working in the investment and technology industries. In 1999, he was able to begin his pursuit of his passion for wine, along with another obsession of horses and endurance (long-distance) horse racing with the purchase of two Yountville properties that now have vineyards and stables. Barry is also engaged in numerous philanthropic campaigns through his namesake family foundation, The Waitte Foundation, supporting organizations such as the St. Helena Hospital Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Napa and the Napa Education Foundation as well as Opportunity International, a world-wide micro-loan agency for the under-privileged. Barry is also a graduate of Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and did continued studies in viticulture and enology at UC Davis. |
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Jennifer Waitte, General ManagerA writer, editor and publisher by profession, she actually began her tenure at Tamber Bey in the stables as the endurance horse trainer, but also assisted with Tamber Bey’s marketing efforts, before taking over the management and administrative reins in April 2008. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Jennifer brings a worldly knowledge from her travels to her job as well has boundless energy. Jennifer is an accomplished endurace rider and has competed successfully world-wide in 100 mile racing venues. Of her dual role as general manager and endurance horse trainer at Tamber Bey she says, “My days are filled with wine and horses … It's a lot of hard work, but what could be better?" |
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Frederic Delivert, WinemakerBorn and raised in France, his first experience with California wine industry happened in 1991, during an harvest internship while enrolled at the Ecole Supérieure d'Agriculture de Purpan (in Toulouse) to get his Masters degree in agriculture. The experience abroad was so interesting that Frederic came back after graduating and started to compile a great experience in winemaking, with tenures at Newton, Far Niente, Duckhorn, Hafrner, Plumpjack and Cade, and most recently Martin Estate and Clark-Claudon. Frederic is convinced that winemaking starts in the vineyard. When grapes are brought to their best potential, then winemaking is just choosing the right path to express it. |
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Valeska Muromoto, Director of HospitalityA Napa native, Valeska Muromoto brings more than 11 years of experience in the hospitality field to her position as Directory of Hospitality for Tamber Bey. After graduating with a B.S. in Journalism from California Polytechnic State University, she moved to San Francisco and worded as a marketing coordinator for Pixar Animation Studios. In 2001, she moved back to Napa Valley and began her career in hospitality as Public Relations Manager for Meadowood Napa Valley, working with the media and managing special events at the hotel. She has also worked as Napa Valley Travel Planner and Lead Host for Quintess Collection. “Tamber Bey Vineyards is a beautiful and pleasurable atmosphere to be in on a daily basis and the wine phenomenal,” Valeska says. “I am truly pleased to be part of the Tamber Bey team.” As Director of Hospitality, Valeska manages our outreach programs and provides personalized concierge services to our wine club members. |
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Josh Clark, ViticulturistJoshua T. Clark was born in Marysville, California, the heart and soul of Yuba County. His parents, Thomas and Laurie Clark, moved to Napa Valley in 1976, when Joshua was 2. In 1989, the Clarks purchased 117 acres, developing 20 into a high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. Like his parents, Joshua attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, graduating with a BS in agricultural engineering technology and a minor in agricultural business. Following graduation, he worked for Hames Valley Vineyards and Vineyard Professional Services in Paso Robles. After managing development, maintenance and harvest for VPS during the ’97 and ’98 vintages, Joshua moved back the Napa Valley to take over his father’s vineyard management company, Clark Vineyard Management. The company specializes in the management of small, high-quality vineyards, and it also grows top-quality fruit for some of Napa Valley’s more established producers. In 1993, the family produced its first vintage under the Clark-Claudon label. |
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John Fruin, Director of SalesJohn Fruin joined Tamber Bey in March 2011 as Director of Sales. He comes to us from a well-traveled background, starting his career at Procter and Gamble in New York and then quickly jumping into the wine business from Ernest & Julio Gallo to Robert Mondavi Winery. John has also worked with a number of small wineries as National Sales Manager working with wholesalers and trade within the United States, Canada and international markets. After calling on virtually every wholesaler in the country and living in eight different states, John realized the importance of relationships and meeting new people early on. “Every city has such great people and diversity that keeps me coming back!” John’s personal interests include mountain biking, cooking, music and tennis along with travel. John has two children, Samantha and Joshua and a golden retriever named “B”. John has a BS Marketing degree from Southern Illinois University and continued studies with WSET. |
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Fred Sconberg, Director of OperationsA California native, Fred Sconberg has been providing administrative, operations, distribution, regulatory, compliance and customer service management for over 25 years. He brings these experiences to Tamber Bey as the Director of Operations. Fred is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with majors in Management and Marketing. He and Vintner, Barry Waitte, were college dorm-mates. Fred tells the story that even in those days; Barry was hosting wine tastings, while Fred was trying to sneak beer into his dorm room. Re-connected after too many years, Fred’s love of wine and the active-healthy lifestyle of the wine country drew him to Tamber Bey. “The complexities of the wine industry and the beauty of the Tamber Bey wines are intriguing and distinctive. It is a perfect combination for my skills and experiences,” says Sconberg. In addition to his responsibilities at Tamber Bey, he is involved with the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce and the Napa Valley Vine Trail Committee. In his free time, Fred can be found running and cycling throughout the Napa Valley. |
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Hershey and The HorsesAll the horses in the Tamber Bey herd are registered Arabians specifically bred for competitive long-distance riding. LV 'Cambridge' with Barry as the rider was the 2005 National HW Division Champion, and was a member of the 2005 Gold Medal Team for the North American Championships, and competed for a position on the 2006 US Equestrian Endurance team. Barry is now bringing Tiki up as a young competitor (pictured below left at the 2010 Fireworks 50 Mile race in Santa Cruz, CA). Click on the Horsin' Around page under News & Events to read our race stories and keep up on all our horse activities. The Tamber Bey Horses
And lastly, if you have ever visited the Tamber Bey Estate, you will have meet, been greeted by and probably barked at by Hershey, our forever young- minded chocolate Labrador. Hershey is our 'ambassador of happy' here at Tamber Bey, and takes his place among the many winery dogs here in Napa Valley.
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