I never imagined that my first job – slinging sandwiches at a deli in Cleveland – would lead to a career. I was exposed to wine by the proprietor and soon realized I had a pretty good palate for a pup (I also realized that girls were more impressed by a bottle of wine than a cheap six-pack). After graduating with a psychology degree from the University of Georgia, I decided against further academic pursuits in favor of the good life. After some soul searching about what I enjoyed and could make a living doing, food and wine seemed like a mighty fine option. And so it has come to pass. Coming up on 12 years with the Bounty Hunter, as Wine Director I get to taste some of the planet’s finest wines, write about and recommend them and regularly visit the world’s top wine regions on scouting missions. I also get to interact with some pretty incredible people along the way. It sure beats working for a living!
--Rhett Gadke, Wine Director
Bounty Hunter Wine & Spirits in Napa Valley has made it our business to track down the hottest wines the world has to offer and serve them via our catalog, our Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ in downtown Napa and on our website. Our blog provides a unique, insider's view into what we do every day...taste wine, visit our winemaker friends, tour wineries, attend events and of course, stop to enjoy the simple things in life...food, friends and wine.
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