People
George O. Hendry
With his parents and brother, George moved to Napa in 1939 at the age of two. He grew up on the ranch and learned to tend the goats, the cows, the prune orchard and the grapevines. He completed his undergraduate degree at U.C. Berkeley in 1959 and after two years in the U.S. Navy, completed a masters degree in 1963. Following graduation, George began working for a company called the Cyclotron Corporation. (Cyclotrons are a type of particle accelerator primarily used for the production of radio isotopes used in medical imaging.)
Over the next 40 years, at various companies including his own, George distinguished himself as a cyclotron designer. Many of his designs and innovations are in use in cyclotrons and hospitals around the world. George’s latest innovative cyclotron design was completed in 2008, and he continues to consult for the company he founded. When he wasn't designing cyclotrons, George was usually working here on the ranch.
He's now been growing his own grapes for more than 50 years, and making solid, delicious and dependable wines from them for more than 30. Whether growing grapes, making Hendry wines, or designing cyclotrons, George applies the same tenacity and ability to apply fundamental concepts. His detailed approach to winegrowing has earned a reputation, and is reflected in our vineyard and our wine.
Mike Hendry 
Mike Hendry, George’s nephew, has been an important part of operations at the Hendry Ranch for 25 years. Mike now manages the vineyard full time. In addition to co-hosting our Virtual Tasting series, and occasionally pitches in with outreach for Hendry. Mike and his wife, Molly also make a Zinfandel from the historic Moore Vineyard, which is owned by Molly’s uncle, Bill Moore. Their son Drew is getting to be a capable tractor and forklift driver, and helps out with tasks on the ranch...after elementary school gets out, of course.
ANGELA DOUGLASS
Angela Douglass has been the smiling face and voice of Hendry for over 20 years.
Her outgoing nature and get-stuff-done mentality have served her well in her capacity as all-around head honcho of winery sales and marketing.
She also plays host to our devoted wine club, which she’s grown from a
wait-listed barrel’s worth of people to a thriving wine community.
Our Vineyard Crew
The attention that each grapevine receives during the year is tremendously important to the finished product. Our vineyard crew has been with us for an average of more than 30 years, and the pride they take in their work shows in every bottle. The senior vineyard staff, pictured here, are now training a whole new generation of full-time Hendry vineyard crew members. (Top, l-r) Jose Fernandez, Edouardo Diaz de Leon, Gonzalo Herrera, Juan Prado, (Second row, l-r) Rafael Melgoza, Cellar Master, Manuel Plancarte, Head of Vineyard Crew, Pedro Gutierrez, Santiago Torres and Vicente Diaz de Leon.
Jeff and Jan Miller
Jeff Miller has been with the winery as its general manager since its beginning, and was also a partner in George’s Cyclotron Inc.. Jeff manages the winery and coordinates the logistics and operations that get the wine from tank to bottle.
Jan Miller applies her experience as a former business owner to managing winery accounting, and is also responsible for all in-house lab work. A woman of many talents, she is a former personal trainer, dancer and runner, as well as a certified yoga instructor and now, the reigning queen of fermentations during the busy harvest season.
Rafa Melgoza
Cellar Master Rafael Melgoza is responsible for carrying out all of the daily cellar operations. Together with Jeff, he assists George and Jan in overseeing fermentation and development of the wines, and managing the care of the barrels and the cellar throughout the year.
Tamara Landre
Tamara first visited Hendry as a wine buyer for a St. Helena restaurant. It was then that she was struck by the level of integrity and quality she found at Hendry. If you've read anything that came from Hendry, from emails to social media posts, there's a good chance that it was written, designed and/or photographed by Tamara. She can be spotted helping out in the tasting room, too. Her extensive wine knowledge, passion for education and experience in graphic design and writing mean that she wears many hats here at the winery.
Therese Brown
Therese hails from the Midwest and followed her love of wine to the Napa Valley. As a former tour guide, she has visited many of the wineries throughout the Napa Valley and we’re delighted that she found a home here at Hendry. Her vibrant personality, wine knowledge and willingness to share it have made her a great fit to be our National Sales rep. When she is not traveling around the country spreading the Hendry love, she is here at the winery helping with our tours and tastings.
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MEGAN CARTER
Megan’s love of wine brought her back to her native California after many years studying and working for a non-profit in Boston. Her roles at Hendry have been varied, from scripting and co-hosting the Hendry Virtual Tasting series with Mike Hendry to managing winery events throughout the year. Megan completed the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits with distinction. She has also gained hands-on experience in the field, too, pitching in during harvest in the vineyard and winery. In each of these pursuits, Megan has brought enthusiasm, curiosity and diligence.
LINDA CHAMPAGNE
We welcomed Linda Champagne to our team in 2021. Linda is a true Napa local, and has a wealth of historical knowledge about the valley, its wine and its wineries to share with our guests.
Linda also shares her extensive knowledge and wine experience away from Hendry as a freelance wine tour and hiking guide. She is “continuously renovating” the 99-year-old house in downtown Napa that she shares with her husband Steve, their cat Squeaky, and at least 20 (unwelcome) squirrels.
SKIP SMITH
We are delighted to have Skip Smith join us in the Hendry tasting room. A homegrown Napa local and proud Army veteran who now resides in Sonoma, Skip has a broad knowledge of both valleys that goes way, way back. From cellar rat to manager, Skip has held diverse roles in wineries ranging in size from garagiste to gargantuan, and brings a wealth of experience to Hendry. Warmth, wisdom and wine experience—what’s not to like?!
An avid home gardener, Skip farms an insanely tiny plot of insanely hot
peppers, among other things, at his home in Sonoma.
AMBER HAYES
If this face looks familiar, it's because Amber's been around for a while! After more than a decade as Angela's trusty wing-woman at events and off-site tastings, Amber Hayes has finally joined us here at the winery. Her cheery voice is among the first you'll hear if you call in for a reservation. She brings enthusiasm, laughter and a kind heart to everything she does at Hendry, and she's rapidly learning everything she can about wine.
