Our Team

Joe Nielsen

As General Manager and Director of Winemaking, Joe Nielsen leads Ram's Gate Winery with a clear vision of our winemaking and business programs.

As Director of Hospitality, Kristoffer Miller leads the tasting room, culinary and private events programs.

As Director of DTC Sales & Marketing, Meredith Hayes leads the DTC, membership, brand marketing and distribution programs.

As Assistant Winemaker, Orrin Oles works alongside General Manager and Winemaker Joe Nielsen and Enologist Rachel Bordes, to produce premium smal...

Enologist Rachel Bordes works closely with the winemaking team to oversee all wine production across the lab, cellar and vineyards.

Executive Chef Ruby Oliveros leads the culinary team and works closely with winemaking to create delectable wine and food pairings.