HIRED: Derek VanTine joins Ste. Michelle Wine Estates as vp-East Region. He joins from Asahi International where he was U.S. managing director.
Pierrick Bouquet as vp-marketing, 21Seeds, a real fruit infused tequila company. He joins from Château d’Esclans,where he was marketing director.
DIED: Jim Clendenen, 68, founder of Au Bon Climat winery, at home near Bulleton, Calif.