Manager
Eric Corbett has managed Crooked Vine ~ Stony Ridge winery since April 2007. Prior to his current position with Crooked Vine, Eric was the Operations Manager and part owner of Spring Training Tours, a travel and tour company focusing on Major League Baseball. Eric naturally transitioned to the wine industry, as he participated in vineyard management and annual harvesting for Del Arroyo Vineyards for over ten years. Recently, Eric participated in the Culinary Institute of America Wine Program. This extensive wine program focused on all aspects of Californian, European, and Australian wines and provided a broad understanding of flavor profiles and varietals from these wine growing regions. Today, Eric is involved with every aspect of Crooked Vine and Stony Ridge, from vineyard management to our end product: outstanding wines. Please fill free to stop in and speak with Eric. He looks forward to meeting you!

Event Coordinator/ Retail Management
Carole worked for 20 years in the hair and beauty industry. In the year 2000, she found a way to combine her passion for a very interactive, customer centered focus with her love of the Livermore Valley wine industry. At that time, Carole co-founded a bed and breakfast inn, ran a wine tasting room, and began planning weddings and other corporate events for a local winery. She has helped many times with the wine crush, making the wine, and all aspects of service to the customer. Carole then managed a specialty women’s clothing boutique in Pleasanton and continued to work events at wineries in the area. She went on to manage some of the food service activities at a local golf course and continued to help plan and execute events at a local winery. Carole is now at Crooked Vine Winery and back doing the things she loves best.

Wine Maker
Jaime Dowell grew up in Lafayette, CA where her mother's artistic talents and her father's musical tendencies shaped her love for the arts including wine making. She attended UC Davis and earned a degree in Viticulture and Enology, where she found a way to combine her passion for both the arts and science. After adventuresome European travels, wild San Francisco living and countless days in the Napa Valley, Jaime settled in Pleasanton in order to melt into the family business of selling art. Soon after, she found the opportunity to work at her dream job making small lots of wine from the exquisitely grown estate grapes of Del Arroyo Vineyards for both Crooked Vine and Stony Ridge Wineries. Everyday now she brings her well-earned-experience from Artesa, Cardinale, Lokoya, and Atalon with her to the cellar. In addition to finding her calling for wine making, Jaime also has a natural tendency for the art business. She now owns and manages Studio 7 Fine Arts, the Bay Area’s largest art gallery, in downtown Pleasanton. “I lead a very artful life. From the Cellar to the Gallery, every aspect of my life is filled with the opportunity for creativity. Life is good!”

Office Manager
Janet Mullin joined Stony Ridge -Crooked Vine winery in 2008. She brings extensive operational and logistical support to daily business procedures. Janet is customer focused and has great appreciation for detail. Janet currently manages the wine club releases, assists with special events, and handles the winery bookkeeping. Janet’s background in office management began with the Fremont Swim School where she managed staffing, supplies, and special events for four schools. She was responsible for coordinating all community and special events including parades and kite festivals. Additionally, Janet orchestrated the building and grand opening of two of the four schools for Fremont Swim. Prior to her employment with the Fremont Swim School, she was a Travel Agent for 13 years for Lockheed Missiles and Space. Janet greatly enjoys spending time with her family and new granddaughter. She especially enjoys cheering on her children in their sporting events.