Winemaker – Andrew Rockwell
Sparkling Pointe Names Andrew Rockwell as Head Winemaker
Sparkling Pointe is pleased to announce Andrew Rockwell as its new Head Winemaker. A key member of the production team since 2017, Rockwell has spent the last eight years helping to guide the winemaking operations with Founding Winemaker Gilles Martin during his tenure. With over 16 years of experience in traditional method sparkling wine, he brings both technical precision and creative vision to the role. His career began at North Fork’s renowned Premium Wine Group, and his background in engineering continues to shape his meticulous approach.
Rockwell’s process centers on preserving each vintage’s character, cultivating exceptional fruit, and crafting méthode champenoise wines that are consistent yet expressive. While not seeking sweeping changes, he embraces a philosophy of continuous improvement, introducing subtle refinements in the cellar to elevate quality year after year. Andrew is committed to innovation, sustainability, excellence, and is set to guide the winery through its next chapter.
“Our goal is to build on Sparkling Pointe’s strong foundation by constantly striving towards advancements in our grape growing and winemaking processes. I have been fortunate to have been given the opportunity to learn and collaborate with an industry leader such as Gilles Martin, and refine my skills across all aspects of sparkling winemaking. It is an honor to continue this legacy and invest my passion and expertise into the Sparkling Pointe brand.”
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