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Our Team

Scott Harvey

Scott Harvey has had a long and illustrious career in the wine industry. As a European-trained winemaker, he began his career in 1974 and is considered (among his other accomplishments) a kingpin in establishing Amador County in the Sierra foothills as an internationally respected growing area. Over the years, Harvey has become known for his expertise in Zinfandel and now Barbera, claiming the Amador region has some of the best in the world. Today, Harvey continues to produce exceptional wines under the Scott Harvey Wines label, using fruit from his estate vineyard and other top sites in the region. Jana Harvey, along with her husband Scott, has been a critical partner in the development and success of Scott Harvey Wines. Scott remains a highly respected figure in the Amador County wine community and is known for his dedication to quality and his passion for winemaking.

Jana Harvey

Jana Harvey brings 35 years of sales and marketing experience to the wine industry. A transplanted Mid-Westerner who got bitten by the “wine bug,” she came to California in the early 80s. During the resurgence of the premium wine business, she has worked in pioneering brands with industry leaders such as Manfred Esser of Cuvaison and Roy and Walt Raymond of Raymond Vineyards. In the late 1990s, she met her perfect partner, Scott Harvey, and they started their own wine company, Scott Harvey Wines, in 2004.

Assistant Winemaker

Matthew Vicini

Matt is a 4th generation Italian Benevolent Society member who has deep roots in Amador County. After his time in college he found a job selling wine for a specialty wine shop where his “bud Broke” as a matter of speaking, It didn’t take long for him to realize, WINE, was going to be a part of his life for the rest of his like. Matt earned a Winemaking certification from Cornell University, WSET L2 and completed numerous other achievements along the way. Today, Matt lives in Sacramento with his cat Frex Furmen.

I know that I am intelligent because I know that I know nothing
– Socrates & Matthew Vicini

Wine Club Manager

Amanda Jurgens

Born and raised in Sacramento, Amanda relocated to Hollister and turned her passion for wine into a career becoming Tasting Room Director and Wine Club Manager for a top rated winery in Morgan Hill. Her recent move to Calaveras County offered her an opportunity to meet Scott and Jana Harvey and become a part of the Scott Harvey Wines team. Besides getting to know Scott’s wines, Amanda’s favorite part of the transition has been getting to know the Griffin Society members.

You can contact Amanda at [email protected]; (209) 268-6211