Team

Growing up in suburban orange county, Brandon was unlikely to become a grape grower and vintner. He graduated from USC with a business degree and an emphasis in real estate finance and spent the first part of his career working in commercial real estate finance and investment. His work led him to the bay area, where he and his husband Gregory developed a life-guiding appreciation for wine, a drive to own property in wine country, and a desire to become active participants in the wine community. They were inspired by the area's natural beauty and inherently drawn to the outdoors. In 2017, Brandon and Gregory invested in an undeveloped piece of land in knights valley with exceptional vineyard potential. The following year, they made their first vintage of wine with the guidance of a renowned napa valley winemaker and with home-winemaking equipment. This incredible experience drove Brandon and Gregory to jump into the business two feet first, culminating in the acquisition of brookshire vineyard and the start of Brandon Gregory estate in 2019. The evolution continues!

Born and raised in northern California, Gregory grew up around vineyards and agriculture but never thought it would one day be his future. As an adult, he moved to redondo beach to live the beach life and experience a different side of California. He surfed, worked in hospitality, and eventually met Brandon. When Brandon's work temporarily moved the two of them to San Francisco, Gregory showed him the beauty of northern California and Sonoma and Napa's wine country. Gregory found himself with a deeper appreciation for his northern California roots, and he and Brandon decided they would someday buy a home in the area. They moved back to southern California and launched a residential real estate investment firm where Gregory used his natural talent in interior design to focus on the aesthetics of the company's projects.

It would be ten years before they owned land in wine country. Humbled and impressed with the warm welcome and helpful nature of those in the community, Brandon and Gregory quickly realized their vision to grow grapes, produce wine, and begin Brandon Gregory estate.

Dax joins Brandon Gregory with over a decade of experience in the wine industry in both Napa and Sonoma Counties. Growing up in Petaluma, Dax developed a passion for hospitality while working in restaurants, leading him to pursue hospitality as a career.

With a desire to further his education in the industry, Dax earned a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Northern Arizona University as well as a Masters of Science in Hospitality and Tourism from the University of Southern California. While in college and still working in restaurants, Dax came home to visit during a summer break and went wine tasting for his first time. From there he found a new appreciation for wine and the beautiful area he grew up in and decided to pivot his hospitality career from restaurants to wineries.

Dax now lives in Napa and looks forward to providing guests with a one-of-a-kind experience at Brandon Gregory!

With more than two decades of winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard is one of Napa Valley’s most respected winemakers producing California varietals with french finesse. He believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Julien’s wines are a pure expression of their terroir, highlighting the specificities and characteristics of the fruit, vineyard management, soil and climate. He has a track record of building brands both in terms of quality and market presence.

Originally from France, Julien began his career as a winemaker producing quality rosé at his family’s winery in Provence. In Bordeaux he worked at Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Laffite before relocating to Napa Valley. In Napa, he was Philippe Melka’s director of winemaking for a few years before launching his own projects. Julien earned his master in agri-business from ESA France and his master in winemaking from Toulouse France. In 2011, he received his MBA from UC Davis.

Hardin Vineyard Management is one of the most in-demand and forward thinking full-service vineyard management and development companies in Napa Valley, with a client list featuring iconic sites and wines from across the region. Matt Hardin—whose family has farmed Napa land since 1849—founded HVM in 2021, channeling a lifetime of agricultural experience. He’s worked with the talented team of Mike Loconto, Luke McMullen, and Danny Alfaro for 15 years, and together they carry on a tradition of responsible agriculture and preservation.

HVM doesn’t farm block by block. They farm vine by vine, employing the sustainable, organic, and biodynamic principles that will express each site with purity and sophistication. Their in-depth experience with every stage of the viticultural process allows them to farm with a focus on the end-result and work seamlessly alongside winemakers. With an unwavering commitment to process and communication, HVM thoughtfully tends the land responsible for some of Napa’s most acclaimed wines.