Our Team
WINEMAKER
MATTHIEU FINOT
Matthieu was born in Crozes Hermitage in the Rhone Valley of France. Coming from a family of viticulturists and wine lovers, Matthieu was predisposed to continue his family’s pursuit of making and enjoying wine. He first studied viticulture and oenology at Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy. After graduating in 1995, Matthieu worked in many different wine regions around France including Rhone Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Provence, and Jura. He then worked in Italy and South Africa to gain experience around the world before settling in Virginia. Since arriving in 2003, Matthieu has worked with wineries throughout the state and, more recently, is a founding member of the Winemakers’ Research Exchange and Board Member of the Monticello Wine Trail. He enjoys being active the local winemaking community and challenging his skills through experimental design at King Family, working with different terroir at Turk Mountain Vineyards, which he currently manages, and partnering with his brother to establish and expand Domaine Finot in two regions in France. Matthieu enjoys skiing, entertaining, home renovating, traveling, and cooking together with wife Erin, son Gabin, and daughter Tessa.
ASSOCIATE Winemaker
CONNOR JOOSTE
Assistant General Manager
Amanda Barber
Amanda grew up in Crozet, Virginia, and returned to the area after graduating from the University of South Carolina. Prior to joining the team at King Family Vineyards, she spent 5 years in luxury hotel management in the Charlottesville area cultivating her love for hospitality. When not at work, she enjoys exploring a new restaurant or winery, reading on her back porch and visiting with family and friends. She lives in Crozet with her husband Michael, son Beckett, daughter Pippa and goldendoodle Bivi.
Director of Hospitality
Juan Delfin
Juan joined the King Family Vineyards team in 2021 after many years in the central Virginia wedding industry. He can be found doing whatever needs to be done to make all events and weddings happen as smoothly as possible. He enjoys spending his free time outdoors, at the driving range, or simply enjoying an outing with friends.
Accounting & Payroll
Ann-Rodman Shook
Ann-Rodman began her career in banking after graduating with a B.A. from UNC Chapel Hill. She transitioned to bookkeeping and has been in her profession for nearly 30 years. She recently relocated to Charlottesville with her husband, four children and two dogs. When out of the office, she enjoys gardening, watching sporting events and spending time on the water.
FARM MANAGER
JEFF CAMPBELL
Jeff was born and raised in Nelson County, Virginia just down the road from King Family Vineyards. After attending Nelson County High School, Jeff worked for Nelson County before joining the King Family Vineyards Team. Jeff is happily married to his wife, Sylvana Campbell, and they have two children and two grandchildren. In his free time, Jeff enjoys hunting, fishing, and grilling out with friends.
FARM AND VINEYARD TEAM
RHEED VINEYARD
Rheed joined the King Family Vineyards team in 2022 and as has held various positions across the farm; however, she feels most at home on a tractor. She hails from neighboring Earlysville, Virginia and enjoys fishing, being outside and coaching lacrosse.