Principals

Brandon Sparks-Gillis
Communication Director

Brandon is a professional winemaker based in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County California. He has worked and studied with some of the finest wineries and retailers in the world. His extensive experience at many levels of the wine business provides an in-depth insider perspective to the world of wine.

Jon Krauss
Creative Director

Brandon and Jon have been collaborating on creative projects since 1996.

Jon has over 10 years of experience in art direction, identity branding, graphic design, and web development. His diverse client roster includes Yale School of Medicine, The Seattle Times, MSN, and RE/MAX among others. He is based in Portland, OR. Jon brings a fresh perspective to the wine world.