Montgomery Paulsen

Montgomery Paulsen is an accomplished owner and winemaker at Pat Paulsen Vineyards, leading the production of enjoyable wines since June 2008. Additionally, Montgomery manages Paulsen Mobile Bottling Services, providing small lot bottling and packaging solutions for wineries and distilleries. As Master Blender and Master Distiller at Gold Bar Spirits Company, responsibilities include blending, distilling, and product development for a rapidly growing spirits brand affiliated with major sports teams. Montgomery also serves as a winemaking and business consultant with Sour Grapes Consulting, overseeing operations for Valley Gate Vineyards and facilitating transitions for wineries. Other notable roles include ownership of EBGB: The Underground Wine Bar, previous positions as Executive Vice President and Senior Winemaker at Napa Ranch Wines, and Vice President of Operations at Rosenblum Cellars. Montgomery holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Winemaking from the University of California, Davis; an MBA from Duke University; and additional qualifications in Business Administration.