David Ready Jr

The Path

At Murphy-Goode Winery in Healdsburg, California, the winemaker’s job is to hold the line from cellar decisions to label presentation and release timing. David Ready Jr. works in that stretch of the process, where house style has to stay intact as wine moves from tank and barrel to bottle and into the market. The work is practical and specific: make the wine, keep it coherent, and get it out under a consistent producer voice.

The Work Today

Working across red and white bottlings for the same producer means managing range without losing structure. David Ready Jr.’s role sits at the point where texture, freshness, structure, and balance are decided and then protected through release. At Murphy-Goode Winery, that kind of control matters as much as the individual bottling itself, because each wine has to read clearly while still fitting the broader lineup.

Career - Winemaker — Murphy-Goode Winery

Signature

Liar's Dice is one of David Ready Jr.’s named signature wines at Murphy-Goode Winery. In a portfolio that includes both red and white bottlings, the wine functions as a clear point of reference for how his work is identified within the producer’s range. It is one of the bottles most closely tied to his name and to the way the winery’s audience reads his style.

FAQ What is David Ready Jr's current role? As of 2026, David Ready Jr is Winemaker. What is David Ready Jr known for? Making Murphy-Goode's line-up of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fume Blanc, and Chardonnay.