Timothy Milos
Winemaker
A sixth generation Bay Area native, Timothy grew up exploring the hills of rural west Marin, building houses in the summer, reading, and cooking. In addition to diverse interests in philosophy, history and politics, Timothy pursued Plant Pathology studies at New York’s Cornell University and graduate level research in Enology and Viticulture at California’s U.C. Davis. While in New York, Timothy discovered the winemaking going on in the Finger Lakes area. Here at last he found an intersection for his passions -- science, history and art, all tied to the land, the seasons, and the work of one’s hands. Timothy has made wine ever since. In 1997, he began working his way up the Napa Valley wine ladder, starting at Opus One, moving on to Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, and eventually directing winemaking at Cliff Lede, and the former S. Anderson. “My intention is to work with the Rubissow vineyard to create modern wines of complexity and finesse that reflect the unique land they come from,” says Timothy. “It is a great pleasure to work with a family and team who has such a deep respect for the land, for the crafts of winegrowing and winemaking, and for the tradition of excellence created by their forebears.” Timothy’s wines debut with the 2004 vintage. He lives in Napa with his wife and two young children.