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    Kelley Hamilton

    Viticulturist and Vineyard Manager, Valli Vineyards

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    Portrait of Kelley Hamilton

    i. Biography

    Kelley Hamilton is the viticulturist and vineyard manager at Valli Vineyards, where she manages the winery’s sub-regional vineyards and focuses on Pinot Noir and aromatic whites. She joined the Valli team in 2011 after starting her career in the Santa Cruz Mountains and later working in vineyards and wineries across Burgundy, Oregon, California, Australia, and New Zealand. She holds an Honours degree in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of California, Davis, and is a Level II Certified Sommelier.

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