Daniel Pate, M.S., received his master’s degree in agriculture and applied economics from Texas Tech University. Upon graduation, he moved to Northern California to begin his career in the wine industry.
- General Manager & Executive Team Member, JaM Cellars & FARM Napa Valley Vineyard Management
- Director of Vineyard Operations, FARM Napa Valley Vineyard Management
- Ranch Manager, Monte Rosso Vineyard, E&J Gallo Vineyards
- Ranch Manager, Two Rock Vineyard, E&J Gallo Vineyards
- Grower Relations Rep., Sonoma, Solano, Mendocino Counties, E&J Gallo Vineyards
- Graduate Research Assistant, Grape Contracting, Texas Agrilife Extension
- Student Research Assistant, Vineyard Budgets & Experimental Vineyard, Texas Agrilife Extension
- Over 24,000 tons grown, managed, or purchased
- Over 4,600 unique acres
- For over 175 unique wine brands
- Over 80 wines with +90 point scores
- Covered the Texas High Plains, Texas Hill Country, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Clarksburg, Lodi, Solano