James Christianson serves as president of Cap-Marin USA.  

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.  Prior to founding Cap-Marin in
2004, James spent over 15 years with
Sun Microsystems Japan and Sun Asia-Pacific.

After planting a small backyard vineyard, James immersed himself into the study of
winegrape-growing and winemaking.  He has since studied in the viticulture and
enology program
s at U.C. Davis Extension and Napa Valley College, and he has
worked in the vineyards, labs and cellars of
Gundlach-Bundschu Winery,
Bartholomew Park Winery
, Kunde Family Estate Winery, Cline Cellars & Jacuzzi
Family Winery
in Sonoma, CA.  James currently conducts laboratory analyses for
Kunde Family Estate, Cline and Jacuzzi Wineries.  He also 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.

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.
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Cap-Marin USATM
San Francisco Bay Area &
North Coast Wine Country

Tel:
 1-415-308-5184
Email:  info@capmarinusa.com
James A. Christianson
President
Sustainable Solutions for
Businesses, Vineyards & Wineries