Bernard has 23 years of domestic and international experience in the wine and spirits industry. He comes with encyclopedic, as well as first-hand, knowledge of all aspects of the business—from brand development and marketing to all facets of production. He has proven, time after time, to be able to create brands that are distinctive and held in the highest esteem.

Bernard began his early wine career at Gallo, then built an invaluable network of major industry players as he managed sales teams across the US for The Remy Cointreau group. Bernard began managing the operations for Carneros Alambic Distillery in 1991, and then held the Director & General Manager position for Piper Sonoma.

He created the well-respected BearBoat wine brand from scratch, overseeing all aspects of product creation and marketing. Bernard was then brought on as the President of the Darioush Winery in Napa, where he directed all components of starting the boutique luxury brand, which he grew to become one of Napa Valley’s most respected wineries.

Currently, Bernard is at the helm of JAQK Cellars, where he has tasked himself with bringing the world a family of first-class wines while having a boatload of fun in the process.

Email Bernard: Bernard@jaqkcellars.com