Matthew Mann

An expert in beverage alcohol law, Matt manages WineDirect’s business and operational legal matters, provides the company with regulatory counsel and manages human resources. In addition, he acts as liaison to the Wine Institute and the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA).

Prior to joining WineDirect in 2007, Matt spent thirteen years as a winery General Manager on the Central Coast, including ten years at Presidio Vineyard and Winery in Lompoc, CA. During this time he oversaw all administrative, financial and compliance operations, including applying for and maintaining all federal and state licenses. As a result, Matt has a deep and practical understanding of the legal and compliance challenges wineries face when selling direct-to-consume