“The fun is in the challenge. To create a wine, to bring out the best in a vineyard. To introduce new ideas or revive tradition. With 30 years in the industry, I‘ve overcome the obstacles and made the most of the opportunities. Most times doing it right doesn’t cost any more than doing it wrong. I bring that experience and those successes to my clients.”

George Bursick

Education

• Master of Science, Enology, University of California, Davis
• MS Thesis: Factors affecting Wine Body
• Bachelor of Arts, Botany-Plant Physiology, California State University, Humboldt
• Publications: Noble, A. C., and G. F. Bursick. The contribution of glycerol to perceived viscosity and sweetness in white wine. Am J. Enol. Vitic. 35:90-92 (1984)

Curriculum Vitae Vinifera

• 1970 - “…dragging hoses for $5.26 an hour” at Beringer worked under winemaking legend Myron Nightingale.
• 1976 - Member of the now-famous UC Davis class that changed the face of modern California winemaking.
• 1977 - Vice President/Winemaker McDowell Valley Vineyards, Hopland, Ca.
• 1980 - First varietal release of Syrah in California from ancient vines long mis-identified.
• 1985 - Joins Ferrari-Carano design/build team as Director of Winemaking
• 1985 - Among the first to bring in ENTAV clones from the France’s viticultural authority.
• 1986 - Wine Spectator magazine names the 1985 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay “Wine of the Year”
• 1986 - Major expansion of Ferrari-Carano.
• 1987 - Flagship meritage blend Tresor introduced
• 1989 - Sienna introduced, “a Sonoma Super Tuscan,”
• 2006 - leaves Ferrari-Carano to focus on his growing consulting business. Among his clients, J Vineyards & Winery
• 2006 - Joins J as Vice-President of Winemaking
• 2006 - J Vineyards launches new era of wine production
• 2011 - Leaves J to focus on the opportunities and variety afforded by the clients of his consulting business