Brooke Shenk

Brooke Shenk’s winemaking expertise derives from nearly two decades of experience in Napa, Sonoma, and New Zealand. Her career began in the fall of 1999 at Sonoma State University, where her scientific acumen led to her discovery of winemaking. After earning her B.A. in Biology, she worked as a harvest intern in Sonoma and then in New Zealand, where she soon managed a prestigious enology laboratory and studied Sauvignon Blanc. Shenk joined St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery in 2006 and has played an integral role in production ever since. In 2017, she was promoted to Winemaker, cementing her longtime working relationship with Vice President and Winemaker Michael Scholz. The two have worked side by side for over ten harvests, creating a deeply honed blend of vision and execution. Shenk lives in Napa with her husband and one of St. Supéry’s beloved winery dogs, Tahoe. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, and of course, food and wine—specifically Sauvignon Blanc.