Phillip discovered his passion for viticulture and wine at the age of 12 when he began helping his father in the family vineyard. This early exposure to working the vines was complemented at the dinner table, where Phillip’s father would pour French wines from his cellar. Building on this foundation, Phillip studied agronomy, viticulture and enology at the University of California, Davis. A dedicated student of wine, Phillip also traveled to France to learn about the great wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy.
When Ambassador Loeb was searching for a winemaker to produce Burgundy style wines, Phillip was the perfect fit with the right experience, temperament and passion for the project. Phillip was the winemaker at Napa Valley’s Chappellet winery and brought his skills and experience to Sonoma-Loeb. He now produces award-winning wines for both wineries and for Titus, his family’s label.
Phillip lives in Napa, California with his wife, Laura, and their two sons.
To contact call (212) 509-0254 or send Phillip an email