Leadership Changes

September 1, 2024

Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery owners, Jim and Leslie D’Andrea, are very pleased to announce two internal management changes at Noble Ridge. Firstly, Benoit Gauthier has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all management activities. He will retain his title and role as Director of Winemaking and Viticulture, working alongside Winemaker Blair Gillingham.

Secondly, Preston Radford is promoted to Senior Director, Hospitality and Sales. Benoit and Preston will take over the reins of day-to-day operation of Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery effective September 1, 2024.

A happy transition for owners, Jim and Leslie D’Andrea who will continue as Chair and CEO respectively but focus on the strategic future. Ben and Preston will lead Noble Ridge into an exciting future, supported by Jim and Leslie, our Director Finance Don Prest and the rest of the Noble team.  Jim and Leslie are very proud of what they have accomplished in the past 20+ years and look forward to an exciting and positive future for Noble Ridge.

Join us in celebrating this next exciting chapter for Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery!

(Benoit on the left & Preston on the right)