Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services (@rack-&-riddle-custom-wine-services)

499 Moore Ln., Healdburg, CA, United States of America, 95448

https://www.rackandriddle.com

(707) 433-8400

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Rack & Riddle Appoints Jeff Tuttle as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025 (Sonoma County, CA) — Rack & Riddle, the leading custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, has appointed new CEO Jeff Tuttle. He takes the helm from Rebecca Faust and Bruce Lundquist who co-founded the company and remain actively involved as board members and strategic advisors.

Following graduation from Colorado College, Tuttle earned an MBA from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. With family roots that span five generations in a specialty food product business, Tuttle has decades of experience nurturing partnerships, as well as professional experience in the packaged cuisine and beverage industries.

Tuttle brings extensive food and beverage industry experience, with leadership roles at The Pillsbury Company, Miller Brewing, and Bellisio Foods, where he spearheaded the growth of major brands and built strategic partnerships across licensing, private label, and co-manufacturing for 18 years. 

“Rack & Riddle has set the standard for custom sparkling wine production, and I am excited to build on this legacy,” said Tuttle, “The company thrives on strong partnerships, delivering exceptional quality and innovation that drive success for our partners.”  

“Jeff’s expertise in partnership-driven business models and operational excellence makes him the perfect fit to lead Rack & Riddle into the future. As demand for premium sparkling wine continues to grow, his leadership will be instrumental in expanding our capabilities while staying true to our core values,” Faust and Lundquist added.

About

Who is Rack & Riddle?

Wine industry executives Bruce Lundquist and Rebecca Faust joined forces with a dedicated team of production professionals to found Rack & Riddle--the ultimate Sonoma County custom crush and wine service company in two ideal locations in Healdsburg and Alexander Valley.

What we believe

At Rack & Riddle, you're more than a client, you're our partner.

From small boutique wineries to large multi-national wine producers and everyone in between, we provide unparalleled custom crush and winemaking services to all of our partners.

We work with you to ensure you receive exactly what you want and need from grape to glass or to simply assist you with your existing winemaking and production needs.

With a blend of traditional methods along with the best of new technology, Rack & Riddle is dedicated to sustainable farming practices, allowing nature to bring out the unique attributes of every winegrape that passes through our facility. Rack & Riddle is California certified organic for those wishing to produce organic wines.

Rack & Riddle Offers Customizable Programs:
Sparkling Private Label Wine: 
  • Personal consultation with our winemakers to create your branded sparkling wine blend        
  • Wines produced by winemakers who consistently win GOLD MEDALS and BEST OF CLASS in the most prestigious tastings 
  • Responsive service and streamlined order process: you provide us your labels and we ship within two weeks 
  • A selection of méthode Champenoise private label sparkling wine varietals available
Contact Business Development Associate Monica Smith for sparkling wine pricing & availability, or to request samples: 707-433-8400

Base to Bottle or Grape to Bottle Sparkling Programs: 
  • Create a méthode Champenoise sparkling from your base wine or grapes, with the guidance of our expert winemakers 
  • Rack & Riddle can tirage bottle, age, disgorge and then label your wine. Full service sparkling wine production ensures your wine is in the best of hands from start to finish 
  • Both Wet Glue and Pressure Sensitive labeling capabilities 
  • Your supplies or ours 
  • Custom dosage available 
  • Small or large lots
Grape to Bottle Still Wine Programs & Bottling Contracts: 
  • Ship your wine or grapes to us, and we'll work within your protocol to create an outstanding finished product! 
  • Customized bottling or labeling services, or any step in the winemaking process you may need 
  • Stop by to see Rack & Riddle's state-of-the-art still winemaking equipment, featuring a new 150 BPM Bertolaso bottling line
Contact General Manager Mark Garaventa or Business Development Manager Cynthia Faust to schedule a facility tour: 707-433-8400

Rack & Riddle's 2 premier facilities in the heart of wine country offer: 
  • Easy access locations in Healdsburg & Alexander Valley in Sonoma County 
  • Full bottling services including new 150 BPM lines 
  • CCOF certified organic winemaking & production option 
  • Fully equipped laboratories including the following services: 
Foss wine scan with So2 
PH/TA auto titrator 
UV-VIS spectrophotometer 
Alcolyzer 
DMA 
Heat/cold stability analysis 
Pre/post bottle micro plating

We are about more than just slapping a label on a bottle or mass producing wines. We are about ensuring the true nature of the wines shines through so distinctively that you'll be proud to share, sell, and taste for yourself the wines crafted with our care, passion and expertise. 

In short, we'll help you create wine that's ready to stand neck and neck with the area's best.

Questions?
Call (707) 433-8400, or email us.

Contact

Contact List

Title Name Email Phone Extension
VP Business Development Mark Garaventa mark@rackandriddle.com 707-433-8400
Business Development Manager Cynthia Faust cynthia@rackandriddle.com 707-433-8400
Business Development Associate Monica Smith monica@rackandriddle.com 707-433-8400
Media Relations Specialist Elizabeth Nixon elizabeth@rackandriddle.com 707-433-8400

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Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services 499 Moore Ln., Healdburg CA United States of America 95448

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