Jessica Tomei is Vice President of Winemaking and North Coast Operations at The Wine Group. She leads winemaking strategy with a focus on quality, operational excellence, innovation, and long-term business performance. Her responsibilities span winemaking, supply planning, cost management, and continuous improvement, with an emphasis on delivering exceptional wines and building efficient, resilient operations.

Jessica is passionate about developing strong teams, turning consumer and industry trends into actionable strategies, and challenging traditional approaches to create new opportunities. Her work includes advancing quality and sensory programs, improving winery and asset performance, and supporting innovation in traditional wine and emerging beverage categories.

With more than 25 years of industry experience, Jessica combines a winemaker’s commitment to quality with a pragmatic business perspective. She focuses on creating sustainable value while protecting the consumer experience and the integrity of the wine. She also values the continuous learning that each harvest brings.

Jessica graduated from UC Davis with a double major, earning a B.S. in Viticulture & Enology and a B.A. in Spanish. She also holds an MBA in Global Executive Wine Business from Sonoma State.

A mother of three, Jessica enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, and cooking with her husband.