About Us
James Walker (Jim), President and Chief Viticulturist
Jim has over 15 years of experience in vineyard operations management, vineyard development and viticulture research. Jim worked as the Vineyard Manager for Durney Vineyards in Carmel Valley (Monterey County) and at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in Napa. Jim has a Master of Science Degree in Viticulture from the University of California at Davis, worked in the laboratory of Andrew Walker, and maintains close ties with UC Davis. He wrote his thesis on methodological issues in root-knot nematodes. Since 1996, Jim has been the viticulturist and owner of the Napa-Sonoma Vineyard Group (NSVG).
Matt Unverferth, Director of Operations
Matt handles the marketing of the Eric K James wines and the sales of all the associated wine brands. Matt has a bachelors degree in Film from Ohio University. He was employed for over 15 years as a Divisional Sales Manager for the top Wine and Spritis distribution company in California and also as a Regional Sales Manager for a family-owned distillery.
