Dan Barwick
Although known as a winemaker, most of my work has taken place in the vineyard, working with growers to guide the farming decisions that shape the wine long before harvest.
Vineyard Experience
Over more than two decades working alongside growers, my focus has been on creating balanced vineyards that produce evenly ripening fruit and wines that clearly reflect their site.
Areas of work include
• Vineyard balance and crop load management
• Pruning strategies and shoot thinning
• Canopy management and sunlight exposure
• Irrigation timing and vine stress management
• Harvest timing and fruit maturity decisions
• Regenerative and biologically driven farming strategies
Experience
Director / Winemaker
Chalkhaven Wine Company | United Kingdom
2025 – Present
Working with vineyard partners to develop wines created at source for the UK market, where possible aligning vineyard farming decisions with wine style and fruit quality.
Writer
The Buyer | United Kingdom
2025 – Present
Writing about vineyards, wine regions, and the relationship between farming decisions and the wines they produce.
Pretty much anything wine.
Winemaker / Partner
Trecini Cellars | Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
1999 – 2025
Worked closely with growers throughout the Russian River Valley, focusing on vineyard balance and fruit quality for an extremely successful Sauvignon Blanc program, along with small amounts of Rose, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This collaboration included all viticultural and cultural practices throughout the growing season.
Winemaker / Vineyard Manager
Paradise Ridge Winery | Santa Rosa, Sonoma County
1998 – 2021
Oversaw vineyard development and sustainability supporting programs on a 156 acre farmed estate.
Introduced regenerative and organic farming practices including biodiversity initiatives, sheep grazing, cattle and BioChar soil amendments.
Organically farmed 17 acre (6.75 ha) vineyard growing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rhône varietals
Not certified - it was the paperwork.
Made wine with the above grapes along with several other wine programs including from the esteemed Rockpile AVA.
Managed a 15,000 case custom crush business.
Oversaw wine education, food and wine tasting programs for winery employees
