Neil Bernardi is Chief Operating Officer of Colgin Cellars in Napa Valley, with over two decades of leadership experience in many facets of the wine trade. Prior to joining Colgin, Neil spent 15 years with The Duckhorn Portfolio, where he held numerous leadership positions, including VP of Winemaking, General Manager for Sonoma County winegrowing, and Winemaker of Migration Winery, before becoming Vice President and General Manager of Kosta Browne, Canvasback, and Goldeneye wineries. Prior to that, he was Associate Winemaker for Littorai Wines. Bernardi holds a B.A. in Italian and a B.S. in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, as well as being an Eagle Scout. In 2018, Wine Enthusiast recognized Bernardi as one of the “trailblazers shaping the future of wine in America,” naming him a “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemaker.” Neil lives in Northern California with his wonderfully supportive wife and three children.