Vanessa Conlin MW

Vanessa Conlin is one of 60 Masters of Wine residing in the United States.

She began her wine career in New York City as a wine buyer for two retailers and the winedirector for a Manhattan wine bar. Drawn to the vineyards, she relocated to Napa Valley in

2010, where she held leadership roles as Director of Sales and Marketing for prestigious wineries, including Arietta Wines and Dana Estates. Vanessa later transitioned into the online space as Chief Wine Officer at Wine Access, where she remained for six years. Following that, she served as the Global Head of Wine Retail for Sotheby's.

She is currently the North American Ambassador for Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, consults on strategy and growth for luxury Napa wineries such as OVID, Dana Estates, and Simon Family Estate, and reviews wine for Lisa Perrotti-Brown's publication, The Wine Palate.

An avid supporter of philanthropy, Vanessa serves on the Board of Jameson Humane, a local non-profit, and has chaired its annual charity wine auction twelve times. In 2024, she hosted Auction Napa Valley, supporting youth mental health initiatives in the region, and in 2025 she served as Auction Chair and Auctioneer for From Ashes to Hope, a charity event which raised funds for children and families impacted by California wildfires.

Prior to her passion for wine, Vanessa enjoyed a career as a professional opera singer, performing internationally and on Broadway. She holds a Master's Degree in Music.