Andrew Schweiger

Winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards

Andrew Schweiger spent his early years in Sonoma County, California. He attended Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa where he was an accomplished musician, often performing with the Santa Rosa Symphony, Sonoma County Junior Symphony and numerous other musical groups.

Andrew gained a passion for winemaking early in life being surrounding by vineyards on the family property on Spring Mountain, high above St. Helena. While in high school, he spent summers working in a variety of capacities at local wineries, including Gloria Ferrer and ZD.

In 1988, Andrew started his formal training in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. While keeping a full schedule at school, he expanded his winemaking bag of tricks by working at various wineries, including Joseph Phelps and Trefethen Vineyards. Upon graduating with bachelor's degrees in fermentation science as well as microbiology and minors in viticulture and music performance, Schweiger set right to work at Chateau St. Jean, and a few years later at Cain Cellars.

When the time came in 1994 for Schweiger Vineyards to begin wine production, Andrew was able to balance his work load and oversee all the winemaking operations at Schweiger in addition to his full-time obligations. Finally, the big step forward came in 1999, when Schweiger Vineyards chose to stop selling fruit to other wineries, and Andrew took the leap to Schweiger Vineyards full time.

Andrew resides in St. Helena with his wife, Paula, and two children, Jerry and Megan. He continues to enjoy playing music, most notably with The California Repercussions. He also serves as consultant winemaker for Parry Cellars.

Country born: United States

Education: University of California, Davis

Years in the wine industry: 30+ years

Winemaking Philosophy:
Making great wine to enjoy

Andrew Schweiger

Winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards

Andrew gained a passion for winemaking early in life being surrounded by vineyards on the family property on Spring Mountain, high above St. Helena. While in high school, he spent summers working in a variety of capacities at local wineries including Gloria Ferrer and ZD.

In 1988, Andrew started his formal training in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. While keeping a full schedule at school, he expanded his winemaking experience by working at various wineries, including Joseph Phelps and Trefethen Vineyards. Upon graduating with a bachelor's degree in enology and microbiology and a minor in viticulture and music history, Schweiger set right to work at Chateau St. Jean, and a few years later at Cain Cellars.

In 1994 Schweiger Vineyards began wine production with Andy overseeing all winemaking operations, becoming full-time winemaker in 1999, when Schweiger Vineyards chose to stop selling fruit to other wineries. In 2000, Andy also became the winemaker for Parry Cellars.

Country born: US

Education: Graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in enology and microbiology and a minor in viticulture and music history.

Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years

Winemaking Philosophy:
Minimal intervention to insure the place and quality of the fruit shine through in the wine, both on the nose and mouth.

Sadie Schultz

Winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards

Sadie started at Schweiger in January 2022. She was born and raised in Iowa and found her passion for wine while studying chemistry at Iowa State University. She also worked as an undergraduate research assistant for the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute. Upon graduating, Sadie traveled, working wine harvests in California, Australia and New Zealand before arriving in Napa full time in 2018. When Sadie is not helping Andy take care of all of Schweiger’s delicious wine, she enjoys spending her time reading, paddle boarding, golfing or enjoying a glass of Dedication on her back patio.

Country born: United States

Years in the wine industry: 5 years