Sarah Gott
Sarah Gott | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Davis |
| Occupation | Winemaker |
Sarah Gott is an American winemaker.
Personal life and education[edit]
Gott originally attended the University of California, Davis with the intention of studying veterinary medicine. With a long time love for food and wine, she opted to study in enology instead at the University. She received her Bachelor of Science in fermentation science in 1993.[1][2] She is married to winemaker Joel Gott. They have three children. She enjoys participating in triathlons.[3]
Career[edit]
After graduation, Gott interned at Joseph Phelps Winery located in St. Helena, California, Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma, California, and Wirra Wirra in Australia. She completed these internships in three years.[1] While at Joseph Phelps, she was mentored by Craig Williams and worked in the winery labs as an assistant enologist.[1][2] She became assistant winemaker at Joseph Phelps in 1994.[1][3] In 2002, she became head winemaker. In 2004, she started working as the first full-time winemaker at Quintessa Wine.[1][2] Gott left Phelps, where she was responsible for producing 90,000 cases of various wines each year, to create a small batch of wine at Quintessa, totaling 10,000 cases.[2]
Two years later, in 2004, she started working as winemaker at Oakville East Wine Company.[1] She has provided consulting services for Clif Family Winery and Blackbird Vineyards.[3][4] The first Merlot she created for Blackbird Vineyards, a 2003 Merlot, was awarded 95-points from Vintrust.[5] Today, Gott serves as Director of Winemaking at Joel Gott Wines, which she co-runs with her husband, winemaker Joel Gott.[1][6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g Gilbert, Lucia and John. "Sarah Gott". Winemakers. Women Winemakers of California. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ a b c d Boyd, Gerald D. (29 September 2002). "Winemakers to Watch: Sarah Gott". Boyd. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ a b c Boone, Virginia. "A Touch of Advice". General articles. North Bay Biz. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ "Sarah Gott is Clif Bar winemaker". Wines & Vines. 1 December 2007. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017.(subscription required)
- ^ Anash, Sao (16 March 2006). "Magical Merlot". Wine. Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ "Bios". Trade. Joel Gott Wines. Retrieved 21 December 2012.