Patrick McNeil

About Patrick McNeil

My Grandfather was a commercial artist who designed labels for some of California’s earliest bonded wineries. My father was an ahead-of-the-curve professional with deep Napa Valley roots. In the years leading up to Napa Valley\'s great renaissance of the 1970\'s, my father re-discovered one of Napa Valley\'s most historic properties and spearheaded the restoration of an iconic brand and winery with Carl Doumani. It was here at Stag’s Leap Winery that I first experienced wine, the Napa Valley, and the wine business-at-large. My experience and drive lie somewhere between my respect for wine history in California and finding the next great brand to build and story to tell. I work with wineries to navigate the wholesale marketplace and achieve critical mass on the Sales Representative, account, and supplier levels. As a 27 year wine industry veteran, I have a unique blend of experience working both for and with wineries and distributors, as well as owning and operating my own wineries and distribution companies.I am a promoter of real stories, people, and wine. Specialties: Selling. Connecting. Building teams and business.

Experience

1. Director of Sales Western Region

   McPrice Myers Wines

   Mar 2019 — Present · Paso Robles, CA, US

Education

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs

  1991 — 1996

• St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth

  Literature

  1995

Skills

• Winemaking
• Restaurants
• Champagne
• Sales Management
• Management
• Beverage Industry
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Wine
• Sales
• Trade Marketing
• Distributors
• Menu Development
• Trade Shows
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Food Pairing
• Vineyard
• Event Management
• Wine & Spirits Industry
• Food & Beverage
• Gourmet
• Brand Development
• Market Planning
• Wine Tasting
• Marketing
• Food
• Key Account Development
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Strategic Planning
• Culinary Skills
• Wineries
• Selling
• Beer
• Grocery
• Pricing