Meet the Team
CÔME LAGUË
CÔME LAGUË
Owner, Vigneron
Originally from Montréal, Québec, Côme originally made his way to California in 2001 and purchased the vineyard in 2011. He grew up in a large extended family: 10 generations in agriculture going back to 1690. His grandfather farmed an apple orchard that eventually became Quebec’s pioneering ice wine vineyard, l’Orpailleur. A passion for wines brought him to explore the special Amador County region and eventually secure his own vineyard in the premiere California Shenandoah Valley AVA. Making the very first barrel of Primitivo under the watchful eye of an expert winemaker sparked a new passion to make great wines. Nearly a decade later he has expanded La Mesa’s vineyards with new varietals, embraced viticultural art and science and the business of growing La Mesa for all to enjoy.
ANTONIA DE HEINRICH
ANTONIA DE HEINRICH
Winemaker
Antonia is La Mesa’s consulting winemaker since 2018. She spent two decades working in top wineries around the world: Chateau Montelena, Kim Crawford, Hogue, Ravenswood and Banshee. Her appreciation for wine began in Spain and evolved while at the New York French Culinary Institute. She completed her WSET Level 2 and Certificate in Winemaking at UC Davis. Her sense that Amador County is on the brink of an exciting breakthrough.
JESUS DURAN
JESUS DURAN
Vineyard Manager
Jesus oversees all aspects of the estate vineyards and upkeep, along with various improvement projects. Jesus is often seen in the field throughout the growing season, tending to the vines. All vineyard tasks through to harvest are under his watchful care. In between he keep the grounds beautiful for all to enjoy, assists with cellar activities and tasting room support. Jesus mastered vineyard management working with Amador Screaming Eagle Vineyard Management, which manages over 600 acres in Amador County.
CHRISTINE MARTINEZ
CHRISTINE MARTINEZ
Tasting Room Manager
Christine has been running the tasting room since we launched and brings her acumen in brand-making, team-building and hospitality excellence. She graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Following a marketing internship with the Sacramento River Cats, she spent 8 years at Oak Ridge Winery in Lodi, growing their tasting room from scratch. In 2020 she ventured into our region and fell in love with Amador county. When she is not working you can find her watching a Giants baseball game, rooting on favorite shortstop Brandon Crawford, doing fixer projects on her house, spending time with family and staying fit with her dog Samson.
TASTING ROOM
OUR TASTING ROOM TEAM
Our fabulous tasting room team makes for an amazing wine tasting experience.
