Sarah Gott
Sarah Gott | |
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| Born | United States |
| Alma mater | University of California, Davis (B.S. in fermentation science, 1993) |
| Occupation | Winemaker |
| Known for | Director of Winemaking at Joel Gott Wines; first full-time winemaker at Quintessa Wine |
Sarah Gott is a distinguished American professional in the field of winemaking.
Personal life and education
Originally enrolling at the University of California, Davis with the intention of pursuing veterinary medicine, Gott shifted her academic focus to enology driven by a strong enthusiasm for gastronomy and wine. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in fermentation science in 1993. She is married to fellow winemaker Joel Gott, with whom she shares three children, and she actively competes in triathlon events.
Career
Following her graduation, Gott undertook internships spanning three years at Joseph Phelps Winery located in St. Helena, California, Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma, and Wirra Wirra in Australia. At Joseph Phelps, under the mentorship of Craig Williams, she progressed from assistant enologist to assistant winemaker by 1994. She was promoted to head winemaker in 2002, managing an annual production volume of approximately 90,000 cases. In 2004, she made history as the inaugural full-time winemaker at Quintessa Wine, where she concentrated on a more limited output of 10,000 cases.
In the same year, Gott also assumed the role of winemaker at Oakville East Wine Company and offered consulting services for Clif Family Winery and Blackbird Vineyards. Her 2003 Merlot crafted for Blackbird received a distinguished 95-point evaluation from Vintrust. Presently, she holds the position of Director of Winemaking at Joel Gott Wines, which she operates alongside her husband.