Duck Pond Cellars – Scott and Lisa Jenkins

Duck Pond Cellars owns and operates 840 acres of vineyards in the valleys of northern Oregon and slopes of eastern Washington. Growing in these diverse climates allows Duck Pond Cellars to produce the best quality fruit for a wide selection of wines. The Duck Pond Cellars story began in 1993 in the collective hands of owners Doug and Jo Ann Fries, sons Greg and Matt, and daughter Lisa. Together, they created Duck Pond Cellars, and each family member is charged with specific winery tasks.

Heidi Peterson Barrett

Heidi Peterson Barrett grew up in the Napa Valley in a winemaking family and was destined to become one of the world’s foremost winemakers. It is said that winemaking is a combination of science and art. With her father a scientist-winemaker and her mother an artist, it’s no surprise that Heidi’s natural born talents led her to the wine industry. With great enthusiasm, a love for what she does, and an abundance of experience, Heidi’s instinctive gift of integrating the art and science of winemaking is unparalleled.

John Delucie

Having grown up in a traditional Italian-American family, DeLucie was constantly surrounded by great food. After trying a few 9-to-5 jobs, he quickly discovered that a career in the culinary world was his true calling, and after culinary school, he took some time to explore the culture and cuisine in France, Italy and Spain. It was during this time that John defined his cooking style, fusing modern cooking techniques with European flavors.

John Terlato

John A. Terlato, along with his brother and father, shares the belief that the future of the global luxury wine category is very bright, for the Terlato Wine Group, its suppliers and their brands. John A. Terlato serves as Vice Chairman of Terlato Wine Group (TWG), the parent company of several independent businesses specializing in the marketing and production of luxury wines. Additionally, he serves in the functional roles of TWG’s Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.

Scott Brown

Scott came to B & A with a college degree from the University of Central Florida and has been with B&A for 8 years. Prior to those 8 years of Food-service sales experience, Scott has worked in all facets of the food service industry. He has developed and enjoyed a great working relationship with Operators, Distributors, and Manufacturers throughout the entire east coast of Florida encompassing Jacksonville to Key West. Scott is also ecstatic to call B&A Food Sales his home as he continually takes to market his professionalism and almost a decade of industry experience.

Tuck Beckstoffer

Tuck and his family moved to the Napa Valley in 1975 to begin their involvement in the California Grape Growing business. His love of the farming and wine making process began almost immediately as a young boy. In 1997 he began producing a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon under the Tuck Beckstoffer label that quickly became one of the most critically acclaimed wines to come out of the Napa Valley. In 2004, Tuck created Tuck Beckstoffer Wines. He and his family’s farming legacy, combined with his personal knowledge and experience in the vineyard and cellar supports his commitment to produce these creative, exquisite wines.

Wesley Clerveaux

Born on South Caicos, Wesley Clerveaux received his undergraduate degree from the University of the West Indies in 1997 in Marine and Fisheries Science. In 2003 he obtained his MSc. in Natural Resource Management. Wesley has worked in Turks & Caicos Islands Fisheries Department since 1992. He began as an assistant to the Scientific Officer where he was involved in programs including queen conch stock assessment, spiny lobster recruitment studies, artificial habitat studies and spiny lobster morphometric and larval studies. He is now Director/Chief Conservation Officer with direct responsibility for managing the fisheries as well as overseeing the management of all the natural resources in Turks & Caicos.

Shawn McClain

As executive chef of Sage at Aria resort in Las Vegas, a seasonal ingredient-focused New American dining spot, Shawn McClain curates an ever-changing menu of contemporary American cuisine with global influences. His spirited New American menu features the irresistible freshness of California local harvest interwoven with Mediterranean undercurrents, taking the strip to a new level of seasonal dining. A James Beard Award winner, McClain received culinary training in Chicago, where he honed his skills opening Trio, Spring, Custom House and Green Zebra.

Kim Canteenwalla

The sixth annual event welcomes Kim Canteenwalla, principal and co-founder of Blau + Associates as well as co-owner and culinary visionary behind the award-winning Honey Salt in Las Vegas. Former executive chef of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi, Canteenwalla has managed restaurants and resorts around the world, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Dubai, and Thailand. A participant in dozens of high-profile culinary events, Canteenwalla is a four-time participant in Best Hotel Chefs in America series at the James house and proudly serves on the Culinary Council of Three Square, a Las Vegas based food bank. He also works as a culinary advisor for the Life Is Beautiful Festival, an annual celebration of art, music and food in Las Vegas. Currently, he serves as chef partner of Buddy V’s Ristorante, a collaboration with his wife Elizabeth Blau and TV’s “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro. Recently, the restaurant power couple announced two new restaurants in Las Vegas: Made L.V., a modern American tavern, and an unnamed concept scheduled to open in Downtown Summerlin.

Ken Fredrickson

As one of 144 Master Sommeliers in the United States and 6 in Chicago, Ken Fredrickson is an acclaimed judge of many wine competitions. He is a member of the elite international Court of Master Sommeliers and reached the ranks of Master Sommelier in 2000 following critical acclaim for his wine programs alongside world-renowned chefs Charlie Trotter at Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago and Wolfgang Puck in Las Vegas, at Spago and Chinois. Fredrickson currently operates Tenzing, an artisanal wine and spirits importer and wholesaler in Chicago, and holds stake in Brewer – Clifton Winery located in Santa Barbara County California. The winery is 100% Estate with 65 acres under vine concentrating on just Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Elizabeth Blau

Founder and CEO of restaurant development company Blau + Associates and James Beard Award nominee, Elizabeth Blau is widely credited with transforming Las Vegas into the world-class culinary destination it is today. Blau began her career working with famed restaurateur Sirio Maccioni, catching the attention of well-known casino developer Steve Wynn. As the mogul’s vice president of restaurant development, she revolutionized Las Vegas dining by attracting award-winning chefs to the groundbreaking Bellagio. In 2002, she founded Blau + Associates, quickly turning the firm into one of the foremost restaurant development companies in the field. A dynamic television personality, she’s a judge on CNBC’s “Restaurant Startup” and has been featured on the Travel Channel and the “Martha Stewart Show.” Currently, Blau and her group operate three restaurants in Las Vegas, including local favorites Honey Salt, Andiron Steak and Sea, and Buddy V’s Ristorante

Robin Daniel Lail

Founder of Lail Vineyards and longtime Napa Valley vintner, she is part of one of the greatest family legacies in Napa Valley. Lail’s accomplishments include co-founding Dominus Winery with Christian Moueix in 1982 and co-founding Maryville vineyards with Bill Harlan in 1983, where she served as president for twelve years. Selling both ventures in the 1990s, she began creating her own extraordinary wines when she, along with her two daughters, Erin and Shannon, started Lail Vineyards in 1995. Her lengthy legacy in Napa includes co-founding the valley’s primary fundraising event, Auction Napa Valley. Today, the venture carries forth the stories of more than 135 years of winemaking in the Napa Valley. Lail continues her family’s exciting legacy and her passionate quest to produce world-class wines.