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 A native of New York, Eric Stern's undergraduate studies included music, anthropology and geology. Following his graduation from New York University's Washington Square College, he worked for ten years as an administrator for chamber music ensembles in New Hampshire and Michigan. His decision to pursue a career in wine began in Boston where he worked concurrently as a wine shop manager, sommelier and salesman for an importer/wholesale distributor of fine wine. In 1983, he relocated to California and enrolled in California State University at Fresno to get a second undergraduate degree in enology. After apprenticing at Acacia and Carmenet wineries, he joined Landmark in 1989 as Assistant Winemaker. Promoted to Winemaker in 1993, Stern continues to pursue his passion for the craft and art of wine. Relying on his senses and aesthetics, he produces balanced, full-flavored Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs in the traditional Burgundian style.
Stern lives in Sonoma with his wife, Carol Brown, a writing instructor. He enjoys listening to music, reading, swimming and gourmet cooking. Eric and Carol love traveling to the world's great winemaking regions.
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