James is an enologist (wine scientist) and environmental consultant, serving clients
in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Northern California Wine Country.
James currently serves as enologist for Cline Cellars & Jacuzzi Family Winery in
Sonoma County. He has also worked in the vineyards, labs and cellars of
Gundlach-Bundschu Winery, Bartholomew Park Winery and Kunde Family Estate
Winery. At home, James produces his own "garage wine" - a blend of
"estate-grown" (i.e., backyard) Petite Sirah and Zinfandel.
As a consultant, James provides sustainable solutions for businesses, vineyards
and wineries. He has assisted Kaiser Permanente, Disney, Autodesk, PG&E
and Comcast with their reuse and recycling efforts, diverting waste from landfills
and managing donations of thousands of pieces of surplus office furniture and
equipment, computer systems and office supplies to Northern California schools
and non-profits.
James is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley, a former researcher at U.C. San Francisco
and a former Associate in Research at Harvard University. He has also studied in
the viticulture and enology programs at U.C. Davis Extension and Napa Valley
College.Prior to founding Cap-Marin in 2004, James spent over 15 years with Sun
Microsystems Japan and Sun Asia-Pacific.
GREEN VINE SOLUTIONSSM
Cap-Marin advises vineyards and wineries on sustainable operations, including
energy conservation and waste reduction (through reuse, recycling & composting).
We can also help with marketing and recognizing your sustainable
accomplishments.
Sustainable Solutions for Businesses, Vineyards & Wineries
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2010 Petite Sirah Harvest Team
Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Cap-Marin USA.
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James A. Christianson
Enologist & Consultant Cap-Marin USA
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JAPAN EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI
The Japanese people have enriched my life with their kindness, generosity and friendship.
In this time of great need, I hope you'll join me in making a donation to help our friends in Japan.
Please click here to go to the Red Cross website.
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