Raymond Nuclo

Ray Nuclo is the Director of Viticulture at King Estate Winery in Oregon, where he oversees viticulture and vineyard partnerships for the estate. He is entering his 10th vintage there. He has built long-term relationships with about 50 vineyard partners across eastern Washington and southern Oregon. He began his wine career after earning a B.S. in Botany from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in Plant Pathology from Oregon State University, then moved from field labor and tractor driving into vineyard management.