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Bruce McGuire
Winemaker Lafond Winery and Santa Barbara Winery.
President of Santa Barbara Winery.
 After graduating from the University of New
Hampshire with a degree in entymology Bruce spent several years working for wineries in Northern California before coming to Santa Barbara Winery in 1981 as winemaker. In that time his wines have received numerous awards and his abilities national recognition. Bruce was one of the pioneers in the developement of Pinot Noir and Syrah in Santa Barbara County and in California.
When Bruce first arrived at the winery he asked that we plant Pinot Noir in our Lafond Vineyard, which we did. Pinot Noir, largely ignored in most of California, has found its true home in Santa Barbara County.
As winemaker Bruce controls the total process, from the selection of varieties and clones to plant in the vineyard, to farming practices, cultivattion, pruning and when to pick. Accordingly the wines reflect his style and philosophy of winemaking. Bruce lives in Santa Barbara.
David Lafond
General Manager Lafond Winery and Vineyards
David. a native of Santa Barbara. has for many years been a General Contractor.
He was, in fact, the general contractor for the new Lafond Winery overseeing the construction and installation of equipment for more than a year.
David has been involved with the winery since childhood and will now manage the operations of both the vineyard and the Lafond Winery.
David has two sons, Hayden and Mason.
Craig Addis
Marketing Director for Lafond Winery and Santa Barbara Winery
 Craig came to Santa Barbara in 1980 to study at the University of California at Santa Barbara, UCSB. He began working at Santa Barbara Winery in 1984 assuming various responsibilities until becoming marketing director in the early 1990s.
A native of Pasadena, Craig's moving to Santa Barbara was a homecoming of sorts. This was the city where his grandparents met and lived in the 1920s. Craig has been instrumental in opening markets in Europe, Canada, Japan and over 30 states in the U.S.. On a personal note, Craig and his wife Ann have a strong interest in renewable farming which they practice on their property in Santa Barbara.
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Pierre Lafond Founder and Chairman
 Pierre graduated in architecture from McGill University in Montreal. He has lived in Santa Barbara since 1957. After practicing architecture for several years he became interested in business.
He started Santa Barbara Winery in 1962, the first winery in Santa Barbara County since prohibition.
Pierre and his wife, Wendy Foster, operate several businesses in Santa Barbara including clothing stores, gourmet markets and a gift store.
Andy Joughin
Lafond Vineyards Vineyard Manager
 A Santa Ynez grower for more than 30 years and the Lafond Vineyards manager since 1993. His wide experience in all types of farming and his knowledge of soils and climatic conditions of the valley have been invaluable. Andy has 8 acres of grapes on his own ranch in Santa Ynez planted to Italian and Rhone varieties. Varieties ideal for the warmer climate of that area of the valley. Wines which are now available under the Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond Winery labels with the vineyard designation 'Joughin Ranch'.
Enrique Solozano
Lafond Vineyards Foreman
 Enrique, a native of Mexico, has been with the Lafond Vineyards since 1990. He works closely with David Lafond and Andy Joughin, our vineyard manager.
Enrique manages a full time crew of 5 to 6 which increases at harvest to over 18. His knowledge of all aspects of vineyard care has contributed greatly to the success of the Lafond Vineyards.
Enrique lives with his wife, two daughters and a son at the vineyard.
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