Bruce McGuire
Winemaker Lafond Winery and Santa Barbara Winery.
President of Santa Barbara Winery.
After graduating from the University of New
Hampshire with a degree inentymology Bruce spent several years working for wineries in Northern California before coming to Santa Barbara Winery in 1981 as winemaker.
In that time his wines have received numerous awards and his abilities national recognition. Bruce was one of the pioneers in the developement of Pinot Noir and Syrah in Santa Barbara County and in California.
When Bruce first arrived at the winery he asked that we plant Pinot Noir in our Lafond Vineyard, which we did. Pinot Noir, largely ignored in most of California, has found its true home in Santa Barbara County.
As winemaker Bruce controls the total process, from the selection of varieties and clones to plant in the vineyard, to farming practices, cultivattion, pruning and when to pick. Accordingly the wines reflect his style and philosophy of winemaking. Bruce lives in Santa Barbara.
David Lafond
General Manager Lafond Winery and Vineyards
David. a native of Santa Barbara. has for many years been a General Contractor.He was, in fact, the general contractor for the new Lafond Winery overseeing the construction and installation of equipment for more than a year.
David has been involved with the winery since childhood and will now manage the operations of both the vineyard and the Lafond Winery.
David has two sons, Hayden and Mason.
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Pierre Lafond
Founder and Chairman
 Pierre graduated in architecture from McGill University in Montreal. He has lived in Santa Barbara since 1957. After practicing architecture for several years he became interested in business.
He started Santa Barbara Winery in 1962, the first winery in Santa Barbara County since prohibition.
Pierre and his wife, Wendy Foster, operate several businesses in Santa Barbara including clothing stores, gourmet markets and a gift store.
Enrique Solozano
Lafond Vineyards Foreman
 Enrique, a native of Mexico, has been with the Lafond Vineyards since 1990. He works closely with David Lafond and Andy Joughin, our vineyard manager.
Enrique manages a full time crew of 5 to 6 which increases at harvest to over 18. His knowledge of all aspects of vineyard care has contributed greatly to the success of the Lafond Vineyards.
Enrique lives with his wife, two daughters and a son at the vineyard.
Michelle Lafond
Marketing Director
Santa Barbara Winery/Lafond Winery
Michelle is a native of Santa Barbara. From an early age she worked in the family business. She began working in our Montecito Market, was buyer/manager for Wendy Foster's downtown Clothing Store - travelled extensively to New York and Los Angeles. Her range of experience include Food, Fashion and Wine. She will now focus on sales, nationally and internationnaly, for the Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond Winery. Michelle has two children Madeleine and Ben.
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