Winemaker
Trey Fletcher
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Lompoc, California, United States
i. Biography
Trey Fletcher’s work at Sanford Winery in Lompoc has, since 2019, been defined by two varieties that punish shortcuts and reward repetition: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Senior winemaking in that setting asks for control without heaviness, and for judgment that stays responsive to each season rather than forcing a template onto the fruit.
The Climb
A winemaking education at Fresno State University gave structure to Trey Fletcher’s developing sense of wine and its pace. From there, the work moved into the field at Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estates on California's Central Coast, where he served as winemaker in 2019–2019. In a region watched closely for vineyard character, that role sharpened the practical side of the craft: reading site, tracking change, and adjusting to what the land asks over time. The progression has been measured rather than theatrical. At Sanford Winery, where Trey Fletcher has served as senior winemaker since 2019, the career is built from training, vineyard time, repetition, and refinement. The title signals responsibility, but the work itself is more incremental: decisions made daily, with precision, and carried forward vintage after vintage.
Today
Since 2019, the senior winemaker role has centered Trey Fletcher’s work in Lompoc. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay require different kinds of attention, and that split defines the job: one grape asking for structure and restraint, the other for balance and sensitivity. The craft here lies in holding that line consistently and listening closely to what each vintage is giving.
In Their Words “Probably my parents. They enjoyed wine in more of an everyday kind of way. They certainly weren't snobby or elitist. They really weren't collectors, either. They did relish some of the finer things in life.”
Recognition
On the early influence of wine in his life, Trey Fletcher has said, "Probably my parents. They enjoyed wine in more of an everyday kind of way. They certainly weren't snobby or elitist. They really weren't collectors, either. They did relish some of the finer things in life." That line points to a plainspoken relationship with wine: not as a status object, but as part of daily life. For the work that followed, that matters. It suggests a sensibility shaped by familiarity and discernment rather than display, and a practice that stays close to the basics while keeping an eye on detail.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Trey
What is Trey Fletcher's current role?
As of 2026, Trey Fletcher is Senior Winemaker.
Where did Trey Fletcher train or study?
Trey Fletcher trained at Fresno State University.
What is Trey Fletcher known for?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
