Selection Process
How every bottle earns its place in our collection.
Your Tasting Panel
The experts behind every bottle — decades of experience, world-class credentials, and a shared passion for exceptional wine.
Daniel Pressey
President/Partner
President and partner at Wine Country Connection, Daniel Pressey, a Napa native, worked in all aspects of the wine industry, including production, service, and sales, bringing a well-rounded skill set and long-standing connections. When he's not at his desk negotiating deals, conversing with customers, or overseeing operations, Daniel and his wife Ana enjoy spending time with their dogs and traveling. Daniel also enjoys ocean fishing, kayaking, and screenwriting.
Kevin M. Vogt, MS
Vice President/Partner
Kevin Vogt is a distinguished Master Sommelier and the only American to pass the exam in the US in 1999, bringing unparalleled knowledge and expertise to the world of wine. Vice President and Partner at Wine Country Connection, Vogt is known for his exceptional palate. The former Wine Director for over 20 years for Emeril Lagasse built a Wine Spectator Grand Award winning wine list during his tenure, judging wine competitions for over two decades along the way.
Anne Sewell, DipWSET
Writer
Anne Sewell is an expert wine writer at Wine Country Connection and graduated from the challenging WSET Diploma Program and is currently working toward her Master of Wine Diploma. A native of South Dakota, Anne's passion for wine has taken her worldwide, including studying and living in Bordeaux through her studies to moving full-time to Napa Valley, where her deep passion and expertise shine through her wine reviews.
Our Selection Process
At Wine Country Connection, every wine on our shelves has been hand-selected by a panel of veteran buyers led by Master Sommelier Kevin Vogt. Our team tastes 70 to 100 wines every week, rigorously evaluating each one on color, intensity, aromatics, structure, depth, length, and balance. Only the wines that consistently impress across every criterion earn a place in our collection. We negotiate the best possible pricing with producers and pass those savings directly to our customers — so you get exceptional wine at honest prices.
Our philosophy is straightforward: we taste many bad wines so you won't have to. Whether it's a $15 weeknight pour or a $200 special occasion bottle, every wine at Wine Country Connection has been blind-tasted, debated, and approved on merit alone. No label bias, no marketing influence — just great wine that over-delivers for the price. It's a standard our team has maintained for over two decades, and it's why our customers trust us to fill their cellars.
By the Numbers
70–100
Wines Tasted Weekly
<5%
Make the Cut
500+
Producer Relationships
60+
Combined Years of Experience
Taste the Difference
Visit our Yountville tasting room and experience our curated collection firsthand, or browse online and let our selections speak for themselves.