Michael Merriman
Graduating from Cornell University’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration in 1978, he returned to California to pursue a career in presenting fine foods and wines. For 15 years, he ran the California Cafe Restaurant Group’s 32 wine, spirits, micro-brewing, and beverage programs. Since 2002, Paladin Wine Marketing provides strategic and creative services to champion the marketing efforts of both small and large winery clients.
2000 – 2002 Jackson Family Farms (boutique wineries of Kendall-Jackson)
-Sr. VP of Marketing and Identity
- Cambria
- Matanzas Creek
- Stonestreet
- Hartford
- Cardinale
- Atalon
- Verité
- Archipel
- Carmel Road
- Edmeades
1986 – 2000 California Cafe Restaurant Corporation
-Director of Beverage Operations
- California Cafe
- Napa Valley Grille (5)
- Alcatraz Brewing Company
- Blackhawk Grille
- Cafe Del Rey
- Horizons
- Ondine
1985 – 1986 Dawson Foodservice Strategies (Advertising Agency)
– Account Manager, Copywriter
1982 – 1985 Alder Market (Gourmet Groceries, Restaurant & Catering)
– Owner/Founder
1981 – 1982 Hirsch-Bedner Design (Hotel Interior Design)
-Project Manager
1979 – 1981 Perspectives (Consulting & Restaurants)
-Director of Operations