Michael Long, Head Winemaker

Michael Long, son of Larry and Linda, and Head
Winemaker- Michael graduated Magna Cum
Laude from Fresno State University with a Bachelors of
Science in Enology. Michael was just 15 years old when his
parents purchased the land that Amador Cellars now sits on. His
love and passion for grape growing and winemaking blossomed as he
began to learn more about the process and gained an appreciation
for what it takes to make a nice bottle of wine.  Michael
began working in the vineyard as a teenager and gradually became
more involved in other aspects of the business, including working
side by side with father and winemaker, Larry.  Michael
became the Assistant Winemaker in 2008 and held the position for
5 years prior to taking the reins from his father as Head
Winemaker in 2013.  Michael is also very involved with the
grape growing and farming, and you may find him pouring in the
tasting room and at events from time to time.