Windsor, CA (February 19, 2025 – Sarah and Michael Browne, co-owners of Browne Family Wines – CHEV and CIRQ wines, announce a new member to their growing team with the appointment of Kristi Sanders as National Sales Manager of their iconic family winery.
“We are thrilled to add Kristi to our team and excited about her expertise in building our presence in the on/off-premise channel throughout the country,” says Michael Browne. “Kristi comes to us with solid distributor management experience, along with success in building and nurturing relationships with key accounts.”
Kristi has dedicated the past decade to growing wine sales with Henry Wine Group, Massanois Imports, and most recently, expanding distribution across 12 states for Craft Spirits Cooperative. A passionate sales and entrepreneurial management professional, she has built a strong track record in fine wine and craft spirits sales, business development, and distribution management. Her success is rooted in prioritizing and nurturing personal relationships, which she considers her greatest strength in driving sales and business growth.
“I’m thankful to Sarah and Michael Browne for giving me this opportunity and excited to share the delicious CHEV and CIRQ wines across the country, and look forward to hosting distributors and key retailers and restauranteurs at our breathtaking estate winery,” says Sanders.
The private estate winery, located in the heart of the Russian River Valley, is a hilltop gem. Tours and tastings are accessible by appointment and availability. Surrounded by spectacular 360-degree views, the property is the perfect fit for CHEV and CIRQ and is their forever home.
About CHEV.
CHEV is sparked by Michael’s love and appreciation for old-school craftsmanship. From classic cars to vintage clocks, CHEV pays tribute to bygone days when artisans crafted in their forge and the raw was hand-wrought to expert precision. This is just like our grapes—exquisitely grown by master farmers, curated from renowned sites, and refined to delicious detail in our family shop. Crafted in its own style, CHEV is unbounded by region and born from exceptional vineyards near and far. To learn more, please visit: www.chevwines.com
About CIRQ.
CIRQ launched in 2009, with Michael’s passion for making delicious wines from Russian River Valley’s most exceptional sites. Inspired by his childhood circus-performing days, our winery ringmaster brings the same intense study, balance, and finesse to CIRQ – superbly blending the highest quality fruit from the Valley’s prime vineyards. The result is the best Pinot Noir possible through his lens, where uncommon breeding meets unprecedented flavors for the ultimate expression of this magical region. To learn more, please visit: www.cirq.com
Wines:
- CHEV Russian River Valley Chardonnay $80
- CHEV Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $80
- CHEV Oregon Pinot Noir $80
- CHEV Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir $80
- CHEV Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir $80
- CIRQ Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $175
