Raised on the Bargetto Winery property in Soquel, John E. Bargetto grew up immersed in the family wine business. He earned a degree in Enology from UC Davis, where he also studied European history, before completing an MBA at the University of Notre Dame. John served as Bargetto's winemaker from 1984 to 1986, working alongside renowned winemaker André Tchelistcheff to establish the winery's first super-premium Pinot Noir program.

Today, John is President and Director of Winemaking at Bargetto Winery, overseeing the Regan Estate Vineyard and the winery's varietal wine program. He lives in Aptos with his family, and two of his three children are pursuing winemaking, continuing the family's multi-generational tradition.

In Italy and the United States, the Bargetto Family tradition in winemaking goes back many generations. As Loretta Bargetto Mujal grew up in Soquel, family dinner conversations were always focused on family and the winery business (in addition to history, politics and religion). Both were interconnected.

When Loretta went off to college to obtain her B.S. degree in Accounting, it was done ever mindful of how she could contribute, in her own way, to interconnecting family, the wine business, and the winery’s growing customer base.

Today Loretta serves as Vice President of Finance for Bargetto Winery. For Loretta, the winery is much more than just a location, it is a destination. Loretta is blessed to have a husband and two children who support the winery’s mission and her contributions to it.

Martin Bargetto was born and raised in Santa Cruz County, California, where he grew up on the family’s winery property in Soquel. He began working at the winery at age six and, over the years, took on a variety of roles including cellar work, lab testing, construction, and bottling.

After graduating college, Martin returned to the family winery in 1982 to assist with harvest and, following his father’s unexpected passing, became general manager in 1983.

While working full-time at the winery, Martin earned an MBA from the University of San Francisco in 1989. He then became marketing director, helping build a national distribution network for the winery’s wines. In 2003, he was named president, serving in that role for nine years while continuing to oversee marketing. He remains active at Bargetto Winery, focusing on the CHAUCER’S brand.

Raised on the Bargetto Winery property in Soquel, John E. Bargetto grew up immersed in the family wine business. He earned a degree in Enology from UC Davis, where he also studied European history, before completing an MBA at the University of Notre Dame. John served as Bargetto's winemaker from 1984 to 1986, working alongside renowned winemaker André Tchelistcheff to establish the winery's first super-premium Pinot Noir program.

Today, John is President and Director of Winemaking at Bargetto Winery, overseeing the Regan Estate Vineyard and the winery's varietal wine program. He lives in Aptos with his family, and two of his three children are pursuing winemaking, continuing the family's multi-generational tradition.

Keegan Mayo is an accomplished winemaker whose passion for the craft began with summer work at Split Rail Vineyard in Corralitos. He earned a B.S. in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis in 2008 and gained hands-on experience in Napa and New Zealand. After advancing to Assistant Winemaker at Testarosse Winery and developing expertise in California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Keegan joined Bargetto Winery in 2017 as Assistant Winemaker and later Lead Winemaker.

Known for producing award-winning wines at both Bargetto and under his own label, Keegan has earned many accolades, including a 96-point rating from Wine Enthusiast. Many of his Bargetto wines regularly score 90+ points and receive gold and double-gold awards. Outside the winery, he enjoys surfing, rock climbing, traveling, and music. Learn more about our winemaking process here.

Kyle joined the Bargetto production team as a cellar hand in 2021 and, after spending harvest 2022 working in Germany, he returned to the team as assistant winemaker.

He studied viticulture and enology at UC Davis, and since graduating, he has honed his winemaking skills at wineries in Sonoma County, Australia, and New Zealand. After visiting the Santa Cruz Mountains a few times and tasting some of its wines, he was intrigued by the unique characteristics of the cooler climate Pinot noirs and Chardonnays. He fell in love with the wines, as well as the natural beauty of the mountains and surrounding area.

In his free time, you can find him rock climbing, playing disc golf, and riding his bike all over town.

Wendy Paz serves as Bargetto Winery's Accounting Manager and Human Resources Manager, overseeing the winery's financial operations while supporting and managing a team of more than 40 employees. Since joining Bargetto Winery in 2020, Wendy has embraced the family-oriented culture that makes the winery such a special place to work.

With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Accounting and more than 30 years of accounting experience, Wendy brings extensive knowledge and leadership to her role. Her expertise in financial management, HR, and business operations helps ensure the continued success of the winery and its employees.

Wendy is proud to have been born and raised in the Santa Cruz community and to have raised her own family here. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, supporting 49ers football and exploring new destinations through travel.

Andi is a certified sommelier and WSET Diploma student, beginning her wine career in Atlanta learning as she worked in a number of James Beard recognized restaurants.

She has over 20 years of hospitality experience, and has been seriously studying wine for a decade. When she is not in the tasting room, she is passionate about the arts and can be found assisting with theater programs in Monterey or painting.

Debbie Parsons is a proud Santa Cruz native, born and raised in the community she has loved her entire life. Her passion for hospitality began with her very first job and has remained at the heart of her career ever since.

With more than 33 years of experience running the Seacliff Inn and Severino’s Grill, Debbie has built her career around creating memorable experiences and bringing happiness to others while hosting life’s special moments. After many rewarding years in the hospitality industry, she was thrilled to continue her journey by creating unforgettable memories through weddings and private events.

When Debbie isn’t working, you’ll most likely find her enjoying the outdoors—especially swimming or spending time by the beach. She loves hanging out with family and friends, soaking up the Santa Cruz sunshine, and, of course, enjoying a good glass of wine.

Cheryl joined Bargetto Winery in 2018 as a Tasting Room Associate and became the Soquel Tasting Room Manager in 2025.

A California native, Cheryl brings years of hospitality experience and a passion for making every guest’s visit special. She enjoys sharing the welcoming, relaxed atmosphere of the winery and making sure each guest has an enjoyable experience.

Cheryl is also a local wedding day coordinator and florist. These roles have strengthened her attention to detail and her passion for creating thoughtful, welcoming spaces.

Coming from a family-run business, Cheryl understands the importance of personal connections and hard work. She values those qualities at Bargetto and enjoys finding new ways to make the winery innovative, fun, and inviting for both guests and the local community.

When she’s not at the winery, Cheryl enjoys spending time outdoors and making memories with her family.