Vernon Kindred

Vernon joined the D’Vine Path team as the Vineyard Manager in 2026 with more than 20 years of experience in the viticulture and winemaking industry. In the past, Vernon was the lead winemaker and general manager at The Winery at Eagle Knoll in Idaho, winemaker, laboratory technician and custom crush liaison at Fallbrook winery for almost 10 years and he has also

worked at Mazari Farms as the Ranch Manager and Operations Manager. For the last two years, Vernon has worked as a vineyard and winemaking consultant and he has helped multiple local vineyards thrive under his care. Vernon is incredibly knowledgeable and highly dedicated to his craft, he’s also a very capable leader and has years of experience in leadership positions, including starting and operating his own computer and technical support organization with more than 60 employees.

Vernon brings a wide range of work experience and leadership skills, his calm demeanor and his self-motivation has been a welcome addition to the D’Vine Path team. Vernon looks forward to uplifting the D’Vine Path vineyard and expanding the reach of D’Vine Path viticulture, along

with mentoring participants in the field of viticulture and enology.