We are excited to announce our new Head Winemaker, Gino DiMercurio! Gino has been with Maurcie Car’rie Winery & Ultimate Vineyards for just over a year and was recently promoted from assistant winemaker. Gino has over 13 years of experience in winemaking and cellaring. He started out in Napa at Whitehall Lane before moving to Southern California in 2018 and contributing his knowledge and experience to multiple wineries in Temecula. Gino is excited to put his experience into the 2022 harvest and produce some of our best wines yet!
Gino also loves spending quality time with his lovely wife and their beautiful new baby. We are so grateful for having him on our team. 
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Mikael Pederson, music is a way to connect with the world and inspire those around him. Born and raised in Oregon, Mikael began his career singing and playing weekly with his band at the local coffee houses and venues. His music has drawn comparisons to artists like John Mayer, James Taylor, and Jack Johnson. With hints of soul and blues driven guitar riffs, he adds vivid story telling to create a compelling
