St. Helena, Calif. (May 9, 2023) — Stephen Gage has joined the Sales and Hospitality team of IMPLICIT Cellars as a consultant and independent contractor. Gage worked at Moone Tsai Wines, Mi Sueño Winery and Miner Family Vineyards, before starting his own company, Vingaged, whose mission is to present delicious wines from around the world along with curated, convivial pairings of wine, gourmet food and new experiences in Napa Valley and beyond.
Steve’s career in the Napa Valley wine industry spans 24 years. Prior to that, he was a restauranteur on the Bay Area Peninsula as a manager and owner for more than 15 years.
“We are excited to add Steve’s talents and skills to our team,” says Leary Cox, one of IMPLICIT Cellars’ three proprietors. “Steve’s passion for wine and hospitality will compliment IMPLICIT Cellars’ efforts to increase our presence and involvement in the Napa Valley wine community.”
Steve will guide IMPLICIT Cellars’ guests through private tasting experiences and food and wine pairings, specializing in lunch or dinner pairings at iconic Napa Valley restaurants. Email Info@ImplicitCellars.com for information on private and curated tasting experiences.
About IMPLICIT Cellars
IMPLICIT® Cellars is a boutique winery in St. Helena, California, producing premium quality wines. Established in 2017, production is small and distribution is limited to a select group of buyers primarily through membership in one of IMPLICIT Cellars’ Priority Allocation Lists. For more information on IMPLICIT Cellars visit the website at www.ImplicitCellars.com.