Mike Paterson
New Zealand
Marlborough expert, former winemaker from Jackson Estate
New Zealand
Marlborough expert, former winemaker from Jackson Estate
53,080 Ratings
8,523 Followers
USA
A Greek legend found his way to California's budding wine country
106,583 Ratings
17,786 Followers
Winemaking is in Evangelos' blood. The man's from Athens, Greece – where you learn how to make your own vat of wine before you can drive.
Now he's championing the up-and-coming California wine capital of Lodi. As lead winemaker for Lodi Vintners, he knows just how to show off the region's very best fruit...
...and now that he's your Angel-funded winemaker, he can create his own signature style – and this guy's making Rosés, Cabs and Zinfandels like you won't believe!
USA
This seriously talented Napa winemaker is ready to have some FUN.
116,203 Ratings
19,415 Followers
Australia
Wine is my hobby as well as my job. There is a special satisfaction working with wine - it is alive!
114,492 Ratings
20,646 Followers
Chile
Made the legendary Sena wine, one of Chile's most expensive bottles
66,017 Ratings
11,896 Followers
Irene had a hand in most of the top wines in Chile. As a pioneering women winemaker in South America, she's cited in loads of wine curriculum books across the world for her influence in the region!
Being an independent winemaker in Chile is rare, and Irene leads the way. With over 20 years of experience, she is a highly sought-after winemaking consultant and manages her own vineyard estate...
... that’s where her Angel-funded wines come from. She’s made wines for Chile's big names (including San Pedro and Sena, Robert Mondavi’s Chilean brand with Eduardo Chadwick) but her very favorite consultant is YOU.
You freed a powerhouse Washington winemaker – Dave Harvey is quite the catch.
With your backing, he's combing the state – from the Columbia Valley river basin to southern Walla Walla – to make Northwest classics (and seriously shocking red blends, too... like his signature GSMmm Syrah!)
He's already clinched a Decanter award for the “Best Rhône varietal wine in the world.” Mark our words - now that Dave has Angel funding, that’s just a drop in the bucket.
USA
Winemaker for high-rollers, celebrity chefs, and the stars.
47,861 Ratings
9,548 Followers
Derek knows what he's doing and has the connections to make fantastic wines from extraordinary places. He loves working with legacy vineyards and finding the truly special vines – the heritage blocks – of Napa, Dry Creek Valley, Anderson Valley and beyond. And Angel funding gives him the chance!
USA
Made Cult Wines that people wait in line to buy for $150 a bottle
39,401 Ratings
9,355 Followers
Hailing from Australia's highly regarded Clare Valley, Adam Barton launched his winemaking career after tasting a glass of Lindemans 1965 Hunter River Burgundy. It was "magic," as Adam described it.
Winemaking since 2001, Adam carefully selects his vineyards and growing partners, and throws in lots of care and attention to the smallest details.
Thanks to Angel support, Adam has the freedom to experiment with making unconventional blends with different grape varieties – pushing the envelope to make award-winning wines for you.