Trione Winery Owner, Denise Trione Hicks

Managing Director

Denise Trione

“I love being part of a family business and feeling the pride that comes from guests enjoying themselves at the winery as they taste our wines. I am deeply proud of our family’s commitment to the Sonoma County community.”

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Vineyard Manager

Kris Hicks

“We do everything it takes to grow and maintain our commitment to quality fruit.  We find ways to farm efficiently and profitably while leaving the smallest footprint in the vineyard which drives our definition of sustainability.”

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John Duckett, Trione Winemaker

Winemaker

John Duckett

"Growing up in Sonoma County, the wine industry was always around me, but I never pictured myself making wine.  Looking at it now, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.  Wine is one of those things where you can never truly know everything, and this is precisely why I love being a winemaker.  "

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Alyson White, General Manager

Alyson White

General Manager

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Alyson White serves as General Manager of Trione Vineyards & Winery, bringing extensive experience in wine business leadership, multi-channel operations, financial planning, and consumer sales and marketing to the family-owned Alexander Valley winery.

Alyson has spent her career in the Sonoma County wine industry, working with wineries both large and small and developing a well-rounded understanding of the business from the guest experience to sales, marketing and operations. Prior to joining Trione, she worked in leadership roles, where she led operations, sales initiatives, team development and strategic planning focused on building relationships and growing revenues across multiple channels.

At Trione, Alyson oversees the winery’s day-to-day business operations and works closely with ownership and department leaders across sales, hospitality, marketing and production. Her role combines strategic planning and hands-on leadership, with a focus on strengthening the business, developing the team and creating meaningful experiences that build lasting relationships with Trione guests and customers.

Alyson is especially drawn to the balance of tradition and evolution at Trione. With three generations of Sonoma County farming behind the family, she values the opportunity to honor that history while helping shape the winery’s continued growth and future.
Tasting Room Supervisor, Shawn Tumpney

Shawn Tumpney

Hospitality Manager

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Shawn grew up in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he still has a family home. He moved to New York City where he made a career in theater, acting and inspiring. He then switched gears and went into retail management at Brooks Brothers. He managed several stores over his 25 years with the company. With his love of entertaining, travel, and wine, he and his partner came out west to make a part time home. In 2020, Shawn said it was time to bid farewell to his beloved city, New York, and come out to California fulltime.

Shawn and his partner Tony love calling Santa Rosa their home. They recently bought over on the coast too, a dream of theirs for many years. In his off time, Shawn is working on house projects like remodeling, painting, and searching for unique decor for their homes. He loves supporting the local community and enjoys dinning out at Sonoma County's eateries so much that when this opportunity to manage sales in Sonoma County for Trione came up, he was thrilled. He enjoys meeting new people and sharing the brand with the community. Shawn can be found doing what he does best; entertaining folks in the tasting room, on the weekends and handles outside sales during the week.

"I have been a wine club member for 12 years, we used to plan our California trips around the Trione wine dinners, I have always loved it here. I am excited to be a part of the team now."

Tanya Carl, Tasting Room Lead

Tanya Carl

Wine Sales & Hospitality Lead

Dennis McCarter, Hospitality Sales

Dennis McCarter

Wine Sales & Hospitality Specialist

Abby Smith, Wine Sales & Hospitality Specialist

Abby Smith

Wine Sales & Hospitality Specialist

Margie Sloan, Wine Sales & Hospitality Specialist

Margie Sloan

Wine Sales & Hospitality Specialist

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Charlotte Devilliers

National Market Development Manager

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Charlotte’s love for wine began at an early age, growing up around her parents’ French restaurant in Washington, D.C. What started as an appreciation for great food, wine, and hospitality blossomed into a career spanning restaurant operations, beverage consulting, fine wine distribution, and winery sales and business development.

Along the way, she has had the opportunity to work with renowned wineries such as Rombauer Vineyards and Orin Swift Cellars, developing a deep appreciation for the people, places, and stories that make each bottle special.

Charlotte is thrilled to be part of the Trione Vineyards & Winery family, where a shared love of great wine, genuine relationships, and family traditions makes it feel like a natural fit.

When she's not talking about wine, Charlotte enjoys traveling, discovering new restaurants, getting lost in a good book, and heading out for a run. She especially loves spending time with her husband, Ross - who also works in the wine industry - whether they're exploring somewhere new or simply enjoying a great meal and a bottle of wine together. For Charlotte, the best part of wine has always been the people and memories that come with it.

Fluent in French and Spanish, she holds the WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate with Merit and is working towards the Diploma.