Wente Vineyards
Adrian Knotter has a diverse work experience in the sales and hospitality industry. Adrian currently works as a Regional Sales Manager for Wente Family Estates since June 2023. Prior to this, Adrian held various positions at Wente Vineyards, starting as an Area Manager in Northern California in 2018 and later becoming an On Premise National Account Manager for the West Coast/Area Sales Manager in 2022. Before their time at Wente Vineyards, Adrian worked as the Director of Operations and Managing Partner at Philz Coffee Truck from 2016 to 2018. Adrian also served as a Senior Sales Consultant at Premier Wine Distributors from 2015 to 2016. Adrian initiated their career as a Sales Representative On Premise at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in 2011 before joining Young's Market Company as an On Premise Sales Representative from 2008 to 2011.
Adrian Knotter attended the University of Arizona from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology.
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Wente Vineyards
Founded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the country; owned and managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The winery draws from nearly 3,000 acres of Estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. Wente Vineyards is distributed in all 50 states and in over 70 countries worldwide. In 2010, Wente Vineyards was among the first wineries to receive the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing designation, and one of the only wineries to certify every aspect of its business. In 2011, Wente Family Estates was named American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast and a top 30 wine company by Wine Business Monthly. 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Wente family bringing Chardonnay cuttings to California. Today, the Wente clone of Chardonnay is the most widely planted in California. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations. The property features wine tasting, world-class concerts, award-winning fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.