Stephanie Pope

Stephanie Pope is the Senior Winemaker at Hess Persson Estates, where the winery says she balances cutting-edge technology with old-world techniques to make wines that are timeless and memorable. She is the winemaker or head winemaker behind the Hess Select and Lion Tamer lines, including Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and California Sauvignon Blanc. A Women Winemakers of California and Beyond profile says she became senior winemaker at Hess Persson Estates after Dave Guffy retired in mid-2024.