Meet Jeff
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Jeff became the first winemaker in history to receive a 100 point score on his inaugural vintage as winemaker for Odette Estate in the Stags Leap District. He has continued to build upon this legacy, following up with 98-100 point scores in every vintage over the last decade.
Jeff’s tenure started in the cellar with the PlumpJack Group under the tutelage of renowned Winemaker, Tony Biagi. He quickly worked his way up to become Assistant Winemaker for both PlumpJack Estate and Cade Estate, and in 2012, was named the founding Head Winemaker for Odette Estate.
With over 20 years of experience, Jeff's name has become synonymous with passion, quality and dedication to his craft. Today, Jeff’s vision is to share this passion and help others craft the best possible wines "from the ground up".
During his winemaking career, Jeff has valued his close relationships as he's implemented and executed winemaking programs, protocols, aided in vineyard development, winery design, focused on hiring the region's best talent, and continued crafting some of the world's finest wines.
About Jeff Owens Wine Consulting
Vision
At Jeff Owens Wine Consulting, we are dedicated and driven to craft singular, expressive, terroir driven wines which speak of their sense of place and compete on the world's highest stage. We want to share this passion and help others craft the best possible wines "from the ground up".
Services
Complete winemaking from "grape to bottle"
Vineyard sourcing and assessment
Grape maturity monitoring
Harvest protocols and picking decisions
Fermentation, extraction and pressing management
Élevage management
Cooperage Selection & Procurement
Blending
Cellar logistics and best practices
Vendor guidance and referrals
New start-ups including construction, design and brand launch support
Production budgets
Cost-of-goods optimization
Custom crush
Approach
At Jeff Owens Wine Consulting, we take pride in our collaborative consulting approach. Our primary focus is establishing a strong partnership with our clients, enabling us to gain a profound understanding of their distinct needs and challenges. Through this close collaboration, we develop tailored solutions that ensure optimal results.
Transparency is at the core of our consulting philosophy. We value open and honest communication with our clients, providing them with a clear view of our methodologies, processes, and recommendations. This transparency builds trust and allows for effective collaboration allowing our clients to have a comprehensive understanding of the rationale behind our strategies.
We are dedicated to helping businesses in the wine industry thrive. We are passionate about their success and work diligently to provide the guidance and the support they need to achieve their objectives and goals.
Clients
