Wente Vineyards
Robert Axton has a diverse work experience that spans various industries. Robert most recently worked at Wente Vineyards, starting in 2017. Robert held multiple roles at the company, including Manager of Business Intelligence and Demand Planning. Prior to this, they were a Sales Operations Analyst at Anchor Brewers and Distillers, LLC in 2016. In 2015, they worked as an Inventory Analyst at Jumpstart Automotive Media, where they forecasted advertising inventory for various publisher sites. In 2014, they briefly served as a Marketing Analyst at 383 Media, Inc. Robert also has experience as a Promotion Specialist at Safeway from 2013 to 2014. In 2012, they worked as a BevMo! Specialist at Southern Wine & Spirits, focusing on merchandising and supporting multiple BevMo! locations. Robert began their career with an internship at The Buckle, Inc. in 2011, where they gained experience in sales and management.
Robert Axton obtained their Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management, from California State University, Chico. Robert attended this university from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, in December 2015, Robert received certification as a Yieldex Certified professional from Yieldex.
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.