Our Team
Dehlinger wines are made possible through the contributions of many. In addition to the Dehlinger family, about 15 other individuals join us in the pursuit of winegrowing excellence, from tending the vines to assisting our customers.
Eva Dehlinger, General Manager
Inspired by the Japanese concept of kaizen, or constant improvement, Eva seeks excellence in all aspects of Dehlinger's operation. Recognizing that quality winegrowing demands thought and careful planning, Eva keeps her ears to the ground and her steps in the vineyard as she guides both the vineyard and winery teams at Dehlinger.
Before joining the company in 2007, Eva studied Earth Systems Science with a focus in Land Management at Stanford University as an undergraduate. She later studied viticulture and terroir for a year at the masters level at the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France.
Tom Dehlinger, Owner & Winemaker
Founder Tom Dehlinger leads the company with his unwavering pursuit for quality and his meticulous approach to winemaking and grape growing. After finishing his undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley in biochemistry in the late 1960s, Tom studied Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis when the program was just being established. After jobs at Beringer and Hanzell, Tom founded Dehlinger Winery in Sonoma County in 1975. At the time, the Russian River Valley appellation had not yet been established and Pinot noir and Chardonnay were almost nonexistent in the area.
Carmen Dehlinger, Director of Sales & Marketing
Carmen is the director of Sales and Marketing at Dehlinger, managing all customer relations and wholesale sales. Carmen grew up on the Dehlinger ranch with her sister Eva and their two older siblings. She studied Fashion Design at California College of the Arts in the Bay Area before joining the company in 2008.
Carole Dehlinger, Owner
Carole Dehlinger was drawn to the natural and wild beauty of Sonoma County in the 1970s. She met and married Tom in 1978, and she raised four children on the ranch while managing customer relations at the winery. A lifelong gardener, Carole oversees a three-acre heirloom vegetable garden on the property.
Matt Standing, Associate Winemaker
Originally from Brighton, England, Matt developed his passion for wine while traveling and working in restaurants. He experienced his first harvest in the Yarra Valley of Australia before completing a degree in Enology at Plumpton College in his native Sussex. While studying, he gained experience making sparkling wine at Wiston Estate and went on to complete a yearlong internship with Ramey Wine Cellars. Matt previously held the position of Assistant Winemaker at Ledson Winery. His passion for handcrafted Sonoma County wines led him to join the Dehlinger team in 2015.
Darryl A. Miller, Sales & Marketing
Darryl Miller has both a four-decade-long career in fine wine sales and marketing and a four-decade-long relationship with Dehlinger Winery; in the 1980s, Darryl lived at the Octagon House on the Dehlinger ranch while operating his Northern California wine brokerage. In the years that followed, Darryl sold his wine brokerage, joined the Henry Wine Group, operated a brand consultancy, and was the national sales manager for a historic Alexander Valley winery. He made a return to Dehlinger in 2020, this time as a staff member rather than a resident, where he joined the team in Sales and Marketing. Darryl is distinguished by his playful sense of humor, his sharp perspective, and his infectious enthusiasm.
Greg Johnson & Rebecca Sweeney - Hospitality
A fifth-generation Sonoma County native, Greg’s passion for wine and food has a long history. Following a 30 year career in education he began working and consulting for a number of small independent wineries before joining the Dehlinger team in 2022. As Director of Hospitality he seeks to share both the wine and the rich history of Dehlinger Estate.
Rebecca, our Hospitality Associate, moved to California from Virginia in 2010 and quickly fell in love with Sonoma County. Her interest in wine grew as she explored more of the region, and she joined Dehlinger in 2022 to further her wine education and to share her enthusiasm about the industry with our visitors.
Mauro Rivera, Vineyard Team Supervisor
Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Mauro joined the vineyard team at Dehlinger in 2001, learning the exacting craft of winegrowing from the ground up. With years of experience under his belt, Mauro lead the busy vineyard team in their year-round caretaking of the vines and land as Vineyard Team Supervisor
The Vineyard Crew
Dehlinger’s 80 acres of estate vineyards are tended by a team of agricultural specialists who ensure that each area of the vineyard receives the care necessary to create premium wine, from pruning to shoot positioning and hand-harvesting the grapes. Dehlinger wines are made possible by the many contributions of each and every crew member!
Back Row: Maria Luna, Cecila Ojo de Agua, Arturo Garcia, Tino Flores, Gabino Flores Luna, Dagoberto Garcia, Rafa Luna
Front Row: Enrique Ojeda Luna, Raul Flores Luna, Mauro Rivera, Jesus Cardenas, Juan Delgado