The Family-Owned Napa Valley Winery Cements Continued Growth and Commitment to Global Presence and Accounts
NAPA, CA – (December 20, 2023)—Darioush, a leading Cabernet estate in Napa Valley, proudly announces the promotion of Allen Papp to the role of Vice President, Global Sales. In this new role, Papp will oversee all aspects of Darioush’s continued growth, sales strategy, and operations on an international scale.
Since joining the team as one of the winery’s first employees in 2003, Papp has played a crucial role in the winery’s growth, presence, and reputation nationally, and strives for continued success in his new role, encompassing the global wine market. In his 20 years with the winery, Papp has grown within the organization from National Sales Manager, to Director, National Sales, and most recently, Vice President, National Sales.
Proprietor Darioush Khaledi expressed his confidence in Papp’s ability to evolve the winery’s global presence, “Allen was one of our first employees, having tasted our earliest vintages and greeted the first guests to visit our winery estate. Over the years, he’s fostered thousands of relationships with distribution partners, sommeliers, collectors, and friends on the road and at home. His passion for connecting with others and sharing our story has been instrumental in solidifying the winery’s reputation as a beloved home of world-class wines and unparalleled hospitality. His promotion to Vice President, Global Sales is a testament to his exceptional talents, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to this winery and brand.”
Papp shared his excitement about his new role, stating, “I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to continue to grow and take on new opportunities at Darioush. Since I started at the winery, it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career. Working for a family with passion, a remarkable vision, and incredible wines has made my job easy. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Darioush and the Khaledi family for years to come.”
For more information, visit darioush.com.
About Darioush
Darioush, an estate winery in Napa Valley, was founded in 1998 by Darioush and Shahpar Khaledi and provides visitors an intimate, welcoming, and a worldly escape in the heart of Napa Valley. Bridging old world traditions with new world winemaking, Darioush’s portfolio of wines are known for their individualism, ambition, complexity and gravitas. Operating at the highest level of quality for everything they do, from wine production, culinary offerings, and hospitality, Darioush sets the stage for world class, modern luxury in wine country. To purchase wines, reserve an experience or more information, please visit darioush.com.
