Small team, big dreams.

Jack & Ann Seifrick, Proprietors

One evening back in 2011, our founders were searching for the perfect plot of land to open their new winery. Sitting with a bottle of wine, watching the sunset over the vineyards of a lush site in Dry Creek Valley, the group found themselves spellbound by the scenery – and the name “CAST” was born. Twelve years and thousands of bottles later (produced; not consumed), the sight still stops us in our tracks. And when you visit, we know it’ll do the same to you.

Jack & Ann Seifrick can be contacted at [email protected].

John Miller, Co-Founder

John Miller, a native of Las Vegas, NV and his wife Jacki co-founded CAST Wines in 2012. They met at Notre Dame and are life long fans of the Irish. John, a partner with Jack Seifrick in prior entrepreneurial ventures, is a member of CAST’s Management Board directing our long-term vision for the winery. The Millers and their family live in Henderson, NV.

Jim Demuth, Co-Founder

Jim Demuth, college roommate at The Ohio State University with Jack Seifrick and lifelong friends, co-founded CAST Wines in 2012. Jim is a member of CAST’s Management Board, directing our long-term vision for the winery. Jim lives in northeastern Ohio where he oversees a major construction company. Additionally, Jim has interests in a North Bay vineyard management company.

Doug Williams, Advisory Board Chair

Doug Williams chairs CAST Wines’ advisory board, assisting the winery with insights on everything from business issues to wine opportunities. A celebrated executive in the Medical Technology arena with a keen palate for wine, Doug and his wife Kathy, who reside in Dallas TX, are long-time friends, champions, cheerleaders, advisors and investors in CAST Wines.

Ashley Herzberg, Winemaker

Ashley Herzberg, believes that creative explorations in traditional, as well as novel, wines promote connections between classic and emerging wine enthusiasts. Leveraging her chemical engineering background and more than 15 years of winemaking experience, she encourages new techniques that explore the variety of world-class fruit available here in Sonoma County.

Ashley graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a degree in Chemical Engineering and the intention to go to medical school. After discovering that her passion was not in medicine, she decided to come to Sonoma County and work a harvest in a winery lab. One harvest quickly turned into an all-encompassing passion and love of winemaking with all the science, art, chemistry, engineering and fun behind it!

She started as a Lab Technician at Owl Ridge and then moved to Lab Manager, benefiting from valuable mentoring by some of the top Pinot Noir vintners in California such as Merry Edwards, Greg Lafollette, Anthony Austin and Scot Covington. Because it was a custom-crush facility with over 40 clients at the time, Owl Ridge provided her with the opportunity to gain the perspective and knowledge that would prove invaluable in her career.

In 2007 she became Enologist and then Assistant Winemaker at Mauritson Winery. She branched out on her own as a consulting winemaker in 2011, making wine for small family owned wineries in Sonoma County. Winemaking isn’t just a job for her; it’s her life. Her two young children are generally traipsing right behind her as she samples vineyard blocks. She loves to garden, cook and travel to wine regions all over the world in her spare time.

Read more about Women’s impact on local winemaking here!

Ashley Herzberg can be contacted at [email protected].

Joe Foppoli, Estate Director

6Joe Foppoli is a prominent figure in Sonoma County, known for his contributions to the local community and his work in the wine industry. As a vintner and entrepreneur, he has played a significant role in promoting Sonoma’s rich viticultural heritage. Foppoli is also recognized for his dedication to sustainable practices and community engagement, often supporting local initiatives and charities. His passion for the land and commitment to quality have earned him respect among peers and wine enthusiasts alike.

Barrett Eichstaedt, Operations Manager

Barrett has over 15 years’ experience in the Sonoma County food and wine industry beginning in wine shops and into winery tasting rooms, production, cellar work, compliance, reporting, and management. A thirst for knowledge led him to achieve the first level Sommelier certification as soon as he turned twenty-one and the Level 3 Award with distinction from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust Master of Wine program. As a restaurant General Manager, he experienced the challenges of enterprise operations and an alternate perspective of the wine business interfacing with many small producers, designing wine cocktails, and carefully curating wine lists. This history reflects his passion for food & wine pairings and love of cooking and fine cuisine.

Barrett holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration concentrated on operations and supply chain management and will soon complete an MBA focused on project management. Barrett is a native of Northern California, born in San Francisco and residing in Sonoma County for more than fifteen years. He has diverse experience including professional PADI divemaster and rescue diver certifications and years working for LucasArts in the videogame industry. He loves spending time with his wife and daughter as well as their large extended families. Travelling, an insatiable appetite for all things outdoors and a passion for cooking tasty meals for family and friends fills his spare time.

Barrett Eichstaedt can be contacted at [email protected].

Juan Soriano, Farming Director

Nobody at CAST has been here longer than Juan Soriano. We’d love to clone him a few times! He’s quite literally one of the most versatile and conscientious contributors on our team. Originally from the Oaxaca region of Mexico, Juan returns to visit his 100 year old mother there each year. Juan began work with CAST helping crush our very first vintage in 2012, before we even had a winery. He joined the construction crew to help build our facilities, then served as cellar assistant, master gardener and now oversees our Grey Palm Vineyard, where he literally tends to each vine by hand multiple times throughout the season. It’s a family affair as well, with Juan’s wife Berta and daughters all having participated in various capacities at CAST. You will know Juan when you see him – he’s the one in purple, working tirelessly, always with a happy smile.

Laura Sucatre, Wine Club & Events Manager

Laura is a lifelong resident of Sonoma County and has a deep passion for wine that has evolved from sales and marketing to hospitality and customer service. She holds a degree in marketing and communications from Arizona State University and entered the wine industry in 2018. After serving as the Tasting Room Manager for CAST starting in November 2020 and gaining experience at another winery, she is excited to return to CAST to manage the Wine Club and Events.

Corey Kelly, Tasting Room Manager

Corey Kelly is the newest addition to our team as Tasting Room Manager at CAST. A graduate of Sonoma State University in 2019, he holds degrees in both wine business and marketing. Corey aims to leverage his expertise to cultivate a warm and inviting atmosphere for all our guests.

Ruby Stone, Marketing Coordinator

Ruby grew up surrounded by viticulture and developed a passion for the wine industry from an early age. She holds an AA in Graphic Design from Santa Rosa Junior College and will soon earn a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Sonoma State University. Enthusiastic about social media and its power to connect people from all corners of the world, Ruby is excited to be a part of the CAST Wines team and contribute to its success.

Joe Opel, Tasting Room Associate

Ronaldo Vezzali, Sales & Hospitality

Ronaldo was born and raised in San Francisco, but his family has deep roots in Sonoma County. As a child, he frequently visited Healdsburg and Santa Rosa, spending time with family and enjoying the Russian River. With over 35 years of experience in sales and hospitality, Ronaldo’s career spans merchandise sales for the SF Giants & 49ers, 18 years as an eyewear stylist, and over 27 years in the restaurant industry, most recently in Laguna Beach. Now, being part of the CAST team has brought him back to the place he loves.

Landon Evans, Hospitality Associate

Landon Evans was born in Northern Arizona but has spent most of his life in California. Since moving to Sonoma County in 2011, he and his family have firmly planted their roots. A recent graduate of Healdsburg High School, Landon now attends Santa Rosa Junior College. Since joining CAST Wines in the summer of 2023, he’s enjoyed learning the ins and outs of the wine industry and working alongside a fantastic team. Outside of work, Landon is an avid soccer player, skier, and gym enthusiast. His ultimate goal is to explore the world and embrace all the experiences life has to offer.

Duke The Winery Dog, Canine Concierge

Duke, the Polish hound officially arrived at CAST Wines to fulfill his dream of becoming a winery dog in August of 2019 and hasn’t looked back since. From guiding guests on tours to walking the grounds and saying hello to guests in our Tasting Room, he takes his work very seriously. He does also make sure to take breaks for belly rubs or a nice ear scratch throughout the day.

Be sure to say hello to Duke should you run into him on the CAST Estate and he will be sure to greet you with plenty of enthusiasm.

Read more about Duke here!