Bradley Wasserman, Winemaker

As the Estate Director, Bradley oversees the on-site experiences and exceptional hospitality created by the Lokoya and Cardinale estate teams in Napa Valley. Bradley found his passion ignited with wine bringing together his love of history, travel, and fine dining. After graduating from Northeastern Illinois University, he became a sommelier in downtown Chicago, cementing hospitality as his calling and wine as his muse.

In 2007, Bradley moved to Napa for a life-changing opportunity managing the Michelin-starred restaurant at Auberge du Soleil. After five years with Auberge Resorts, he shifted gears and accepted a position with the tasting room at Cardinale, soon progressing to the role of manager. He was honored in 2016 to take on responsibility for opening the beautiful new Lokoya Estate on Spring Mountain, the brand's first exclusive home. Working daily with Christopher Carpenter's mountain-grown wines has provided endless inspiration over the past 11 years. Today, as Director of the Lokoya and Cardinale Estates, Bradley sees his work as akin to orchestrating an elegant dinner party, welcoming friends for a memorable, adventurous, and fun experience.