| William Leigon, President As president of Hahn Estates, Bill Leigon brings a generation of wine industry experience to the revitalization of Hahn’s growing wine programs. His experience in Monterey and strength in wine marketing has led Hahn Estates to increased recognition internationally. Since graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas, Bill has been active in the wine industry. His experience includes co-founder of The Wine Trust, Co-Founder of Ariel vineyards, and Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Associated Vintage Group. In 2000 Bill founded the Wimbledon Wine Company – the national sales and marketing company that represents Hahn Estates, Smith & Hook and Cycles Gladiator. |
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| Paul Clifton, Winemaker Paul Clifton joined the Hahn Estates team in 2003, after finishing a postgraduate degree of Viticulture/Enology in New Zealand. He became involved in winemaking as a hobby and in 1996, decided to make a career change from firefighting to winemaking. Paul built a solid foundation in the industry, starting out in the cellars of Bernardus Winery in Carmel Valley, then moving on to Byington Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains as assistant winemaker. A native of the Monterey Bay, his passions lie in the beauty of the area, its potential for excellence in winegrowing, and the people he works with. |
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