Margarito Lua

Margarito Lua possesses extensive experience in vineyard management and operations, currently serving as Assistant Vineyard Manager at Mesa Vineyard Management since March 2015, focusing on vineyard operations in Los Alamos Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, and Santa Rita Hills. Previously, Margarito served as Vineyard Manager for LUA AG from 2009 to 2015, managing DeBernardi Vineyard and Rose Vineyard, and overseeing various vineyard operations, including weed control, pruning, and irrigation for Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat, and Chardonnay. Additional experience includes roles as Vineyard Manager for Kohlen Vineyard, Trestle Vineyard Student Manager and Vineyard Team Viticulture Teaching Assistant at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, and positions at Chamisal Vineyards and Pacific Vineyard Company. Margarito holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Viticulture and Enology from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.