Rochelle

This nomad of sorts, eager for adventure, spent the years after high school graduation moving around California in pursuit of the “new”. After a few semesters at Sierra Junior College and Sacramento State, Rochelle took a break from the books to follow her true passion in life, food. Rochelle’s first big venture in this pursuit was a move to the west coast’s “Big City”, San Francisco. In San Francisco, Rochelle attended the California Culinary Academy and was trained in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. While there, she was first introduced to the world of wine outside Costco brand and was intrigued. Equipped with her new knowledge, the journey continued, this time landing her in New York City at Mario Batali’s Lupa Osteria Romana.

After experiencing the east coast’s “Big City” she returned to San Francisco where she worked in the kitchens of some of the city’s top restaurants including: Town Hall and Restaurant Ame. As the adventure unfolded Rochelle’s interest in wine grew, she tasted anything she could get her hands on. It wasn’t until 2006 when Rochelle moved to Santa Maria that she was introduced to Carina Cellars via the Los Olivos Tasting Room. At this point she made the executive decision to return to college, moved to Santa Rosa and graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Communications.

She then moved Paso Robles, CA and joined the opening crew for the new Carina Cellars Winery and Tasting Room as the Executive Hospitality Manager. Contact Rochelle at (916) 606-3553 or rochelle@carinacellars.com