Wine Portfolio

Sandi Belcher

Winemaker, ARNS

Sandi Belcher is a native of Williamsburg, VA. After college at the College of William and Mary she came to the University of California Davis to study Animal Science/Agriculture. A brief visit to the Napa Valley in the early 1970's, was all it took and she was enthralled with the wine industry. She worked harvests while studying at Davis to gain knowledge about the industry and her curiosity took her abroad to work and learn about practices in other grape growing regions.

Returning home to the Napa Valley, she spent 27 years making wine at Long Vineyards on Pritchard Hill while teaming up with partner John Arns, to fulfill their desire to create Arns Winery. She has also been involved in vineyard and winery development in China, Thailand and other grape growing regions.

Country born: United States

Education: College of William and Mary Graduate, Williamsburg, VA

Years in the wine industry: years

Winemaking Philosophy:
My thoughts of winemaking comes from a deep love of the vines.Agro business is so facinating because we can not live without it. Manipulating agriculture gives us food and wine that gives us life that is vital to all.