Winemaker Bio

 

 

Chuck Hovey
Director of Winemaking
Stevenot Winery

After nearly 20 years as the Director of Winemaking for Stevenot Winery in Murphys, in the famed Gold Rush Country of California, Chuck Hovey’s professional reputation for quality, consistency and excellence is as well established as one of his vineyards.

Chuck started his career at J Lohr Winery in San Jose, where he worked for six years.

Having fallen in love with the Sierra Foothills on a quick visit through the area, Chuck was thrilled when he was offered a position at Stevenot Winery as Assistant Winemaker. Five short years later in 1988 he was promoted to Director of Winemaking in charge of all production, and so began a Golden Age for Stevenot Winery.

In the last two decades, Chuck, with his pioneering spirit, created some of the most impressive and innovative wines that this region has ever seen bringing such wines as Tempranillo, Albarino and Verdelho into the mainstream market. His style is unmistakable – his passion contagious.

Chuck is also the winemaker for Gianelli Vineyards in Jamestown, Bodega del Sur Winery in Murphys, and also owns Hovey Wines.

Chuck has been involved in the wine industry now for 33 years, has lived in Calaveras County for more than 25 years and resides in Murphys with his wife, Jan, and son, Kyle.

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