Denis Crespo
France
In Cairanne, Denis is a bit of a hero
- In 2015, a popular winery in the area was in a spot of bother and in need of a helping hand. Denis took up the job of winemaker and turned their old school French winery into a modern business and is already producing some spectacular wines.
- For what he has achieved, he is a very humble man who likes nothing better than a delicious meal with his family and covering some serious distance on his bike. His dream is simply to make fruity, juicy, easy-drinking wines that everyone can enjoy and he is so happy to share them with Angels.
- He was never going to be kept a secret for long and the big dogs of the industry are already cosying up to him with pleading puppy eyes. Trust us, this is just the beginning for Denis and we couldn’t be more excited!
- After spending the last 21 years making a name for himself in the region, Diego was voted 2018's Best Winemaker in Valencia - a huge honour
- His passion for putting Valencia firmly on the wine map shines through in every drop he creates
- He says “I want, with every sip, to go back (and take you!) to those long summer lunches at my grandmother's when a huge Mediterranean family would sit for hours around beautiful foods and smiling faces"
- Daniele comes from a long line of grape growers so it was only natural that he jumped at the chance to turn his passion into his career.
- He’s done pretty much every job possible in the winery and puts his years of experience into making some cracking wines.
- Daniele works with small growers, and hand picks only the very best grapes to make a delicious Pignoletto for you Angels.
Edgard Carter
Chile
The winemaking rock star who made Chile's most famous wine for 3 years
0 Ratings
6,759 Followers
- Meet Edgard Carter – possibly the most talented winemaker we’ve landed in years. Edgard worked with the team that made the legendary Seña wine, which will set you back £100 a bottle in the UK
- Five years ago Edgard went out on his own, and after a few knocks and surprises along the way, it’s make-or-break time for his solo venture
- Edgard wants to put the real Chile on the map, and shine the light on unheralded grapes from beautiful old vines. Your support will give him the boost that his talent and wines deserve.
Jorge Hervella
Spain
Consultant winemaker with a passion for crisp Galician whites
557 Ratings
124 Followers
With over 28 years of telling other wineries how to make their wines taste amazing, Jorge is pretty much the expert when it comes to crafting clean and crisp whites.
Armed with Angel funding, Jorge is now making his own wines, just for you.
With a huge passion for Galician wines and all the insider know-how, you’re guaranteed to get an absolute gem.
- We’ve been looking for an experienced winemaker familiar with the central Coast and Monterey area in particular – we knew Rick fit the bill. He's farmed the gorgeous, cool South Cali vineyards for over 25 years!
- He had been making wine his whole life, but got out of the biz (to start a bonsai business) because the risk and middlemen got in the way of his passion. He's back in, thanks to you!
- What makes Rick's wines special? "I take a different perspective compared to a lot of other wines out there - like Euro style; delicate - like focused generous reds, focused complex whites; plenty of persistence, fruit, and flavor."
Derek Rohlffs
USA
Winemaker for high-rollers, celebrity chefs, and the stars.
33 Ratings
23 Followers
- He started making wine out of his garage in 2001... now Derek's wines are the darling of celebrity chefs, featured in high-end restaurants like Bobby Flay, Bouchon, Gary Danko and Michael Mina.
- Derek knows what he's doing and has the connections to make fantastic wines from extraordinary places - he loves working with signature regions like Napa, Dry Creek Valley, Santa Lucia and beyond.
- Thanks to your support, Derek is able to make delicious luxury wines for Angels who want to enjoy the gourmet life at home!
Matt Iaconis
USA
Rocket-scientist turned winemaker whose career is set for the stars
578 Ratings
120 Followers
- This rocket scientist was studying to be an astronaut before he decided wine was even cooler than space. So he dropped aeronautics and picked up a degree in winemaking.
- He dropped conventional distribution just as quickly! When he saw the power and support of Angels, he immediately signed up, eager to create better wines at better prices.
- Angel funding is allowing this hugely talented and driven individual to apply all his attention to making the best wine possible.
- When his father started making wine as a hobby in 2005, Eddy thought this was far more exciting than his consultant job in the finance sector.
- He quickly turned this father-son side project into a fully fledged family business and now they create delicious and sophisticated wine together. Big, bold, yet elegant and refined.
- From vine to wine, Eddy pours all of his love and care into the making the highest quality vino.
Marcelo Bocardo
Argentina
Boutique winemaker gets to put his own name on his wine thanks to Angel funding
2,026 Ratings
188 Followers
- Just like his dad, and his dad before that, Marcelo makes superb Argentinian wines with love and care.
- Marcelo runs a super small winery where he pours his passion, talent and generations of experience into every last drop.
- With your funding Marcelo has been able to put his name to his wine and stop selling to the faceless corps.
