EMERITUS. (ē–mer´–i–tus), Latin, past participle of ēmerērī, to earn by service.
Three of the five key members of the Emeritus Team have over 25 years of success in the vineyard and wine industry: Brice founded Sonoma-Cutrer and led the company for nearly 30 years as President with Ted as VP and CFO, and Kirk as the Vice President of Vineyards. Nicolas was born in France and educated in the United States. He began his journey learning the fine art of Pinot Noir alongside Don Blackburn for 8 years and became the Emeritus Winemaker in 2009. All have earned by service; The Emeritus Team.
