John Albin is promoted to the position of Director of Viticulture and Winemaking. John, a UC Davis graduate in Fermentation Science, joined the King Estate production team in February, 2005 as Associate Winemaker, Grower Relations. John has been associated with King Estate since its inception, first as a grower, and then as crush supervisor before joining the production team full time.

Bill Kremer assumes a position of Winemaker. Bill holds a Masters degree from UC Davis in Food Science - Enology, and a Masters degree in Microbiology from the University of Washington. Bill has held a number of positions at King Estate since his arrival in 1995, most recently, Director of Winemaking. In his new role, Bill will manage King Estate's white wine program, focusing his attention on furthering King Estate's position as the leading ultra-premium Pinot Gris producer in America.

Lindsay Kampff assumes a position of Winemaker. Lindsay will manage King Estate's red wine program. Lindsay joined the King Estate staff in 2004 after tenures at J and Jordan Wineries in Sonoma County. Lindsay has a Chemistry Degree from UC Santa Barbara, and a Certificate in Winemaking from UC Davis. In addition to overseeing King Estate's Pinot Noir program, Lindsay leads the production of King Estate's new Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah program: NxNW.

Al Ehlow joins King Estate as Assistant Winemaker. Al holds a degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, and brings eight years of experience in the Sonoma and Napa Valleys with Whitehall Lane, Alderbrook, and Merryvale wineries.

Meliton Martinez continues in his role as Vineyard Manager. Meliton has been with King Estate since 1993 serving as Vineyard Manager since 1999. In this role Meliton oversees the detailed and time consuming practices that have made King Estate one of the world's largest certified organic estate vineyard-holders.

Ed King, CEO of King Estate Winery: "This reorganization of our winemaking team represents a strategic change and yet a recommitment to our long-standing values. New resources, equipment, and personnel are being targeted at our goal of producing the best Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris that can be made. Our customers come first, and that is how we can best serve them."

Located southwest of Eugene, Oregon, and established in 1992, King Estate is a family-owned winery committed to quality without compromise. The 1000+ acre estate is home to a chateau-styled state-of-the-art winery, 470 acres of organically-grown vineyards, 28 acres of organic gardens and orchards, and one of the top restaurants in the Pacific Northwest.