The Eakle Family
Family Tradition
Diana Eakle Hawkins and David Eakle began working as teenagers at the winery and vineyards, helping with harvest and bottling. The sibling duo took over ownership of the estate in 2017, from Father Sam Eakle. Sam Eakle says, "It's a gift to have children who want to continue their family's legacy and take it to the next level. With a small management team, David and Diana are very hands-on in every aspect of the business."
Our Team
Winemaker
Wine Club Coordinator
Hospitality Manager
Michael Coode is an award-winning international wine executive with extensive experience reimaging iconic brands. Coode propels the strategic brand vision with an unmatched ability to craft award-winning wines and authoritative understanding of the economic drivers of winery management. Coode is involved in all aspects of leading brands to success: winemaking, financial management, operations, product development, marketing, sales, and research.
Hospitality Manager
Wine Club Coordinator
Hospitality Manager
April Dastic, growing up on a Grenache vineyard in Healdsburg, surrounded by vines and the rhythm of the seasons instilled a deep appreciation for the land and the craft of winemaking.
She has developed extensive management experience spanning hospitality and retail with brands such as Silver Oak I Twomey, Sur La Table, and Pier 1 Imports.
Wine Club Coordinator
Wine Club Coordinator
Kerry Robinson, with a passion for wine and a love of building genuine connections she takes great pleasure in her role as Wine Club Coordinator, and strives to ensure that every member of the Pope Valley wine club feels like part of the family. The goal is simple: to bring the wine and history of the winery directly to members’ tables while fostering a community that extends far beyond the vineyard
Hospitality Team
Our hospitality team are phenomenal hosts and will do their utmost to ensure you have a truly memorable experience at our historic winery.
Production Team
Safety Committee
Tony and Ian, are our boots on the ground in the winery meticulously tending to each and every drop throughout the winemaking process.
Safety Committee
Safety Committee
Ed and Sam are responsible for ensuring that the site is safe and pleasurable for all.
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