Who We Are

Tony Lombardi
Director of Brand Management & Public Relations

Tony grew up in Sonoma County and began his career in the wine industry in 1998 when he joined the hospitality team at Clos du Bois Winery.  This is where he shared his passion and enthusiasm for all things food and wine with consumers, trade partners and media that would come to visit the Geyserville winery.

In 2001, Tony joined the public relations team at Allied Domecq Wines.  Here is where his career in public relations began, overseeing 12 international and domestic wineries with responsibilities in brand positioning, winery message development, media relations, event management and strategic planning.

A series of mergers and acquisitions followed, where Allied Domecq was purchased by Fortune Brands and he assumed the role of Public Relations Manager with the new company, Beam Wine Estates, managing the PR efforts for seven prestige brands within the portfolio.  After the purchase of Beam Wine Estates by Constellation Wines U.S.in 2007, Tony spent a short time working with J Vineyards & Winery in the role of Marketing and Public Relations Manager.  In June 2008, he assisted in the launch of Healdsburg start-up company, Ascentia Wine Estates as Director of Public Relations spearheading efforts for its five California and three Pacific Northwest brands.

Tony joined the team at Kosta Browne Winery in August 2010 in his current role and is tasked with helping the team maintain the quality and consistency of the entire Kosta Browne experience for its consumer and trade audience.

When he’s not busy with the demands of the ultra premium Pinot Noir producing winery, Tony enjoys spending time with his wife, Christine and sons, Andrew and Aidan.