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    Simone Bergese

    Winemaker, Chateau Elan Winery

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    Chateau Elan Winery. No portrait has been provided.

    Chateau Elan Winery. No portrait has been provided.

    i. Biography

    Simone Bergese is the Executive Winemaker and CEO of Château Élan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Georgia, where he has led winemaking since 2012 and helped expand production from 4,000 cases to more than 45,000 annually. He is leading with a focus on sustainable, health-conscious wines. He has also been profiled for developing the estate’s Georgia-grown grape program and wines, including Sauvignon Blanc recognized at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

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