An avid skier and accomplished fly fisherman, Peter finds that the discipline, dedication, and focus that he has developed through skiing and fishing have served him well in the vineyard. Peter and Diana purchased the estate, now Merriam Vineyards, in 2000 when his 20-year retail wine business aided in the new endeavor. A natural conservationist, Peter is the driving force behind the sustainable and organic philosophy in the vineyards. He and Diana split their time between Sonoma County and their home in Maine.

Born and raised north of Boston, Massachusetts, Evan grew up fishing and sailing along the New England coast during the summer and skiing the mountains in winter. Throughout high school and college, he began traveling to California more frequently to help bottle and pour wine. In 2017 the easy decision was made to relocate to Healdsburg and work alongside the winemaker, which led to an invaluable hands-on experience. In his free time, Evan enjoys exploring California’s rivers, mountains, and coastline.

Born and raised in Sonoma County, Michael joined our team in the summer of 2022 and has already made a major impact on our estate development and sustainability program. He loves the outdoors and everything Northern California has to offer. On any given weekend you can find him skiing at Lake Tahoe, cheering on his 49ers, or spending time with his family.