Team
James MacPhail
Winemaker
Since our first vintage in 2020, winemaker James MacPhail has guided the winemaking program crafting the uniqueness of place into wines with flavor and texture, a signature style that has become his trademark. James and Chris met while working at a Napa winery together in 2009. James was the first phone call Chris made after starting his company.
Amy Ireland
Marketing/Owner
Amy Ireland graduated with a degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing. She spent a career spanning multiple roles in product marketing, brand strategy, and advertising. Amy’s trip to wine country with Chris in 2002 planted the seeds for her role in directing and coordinating branding and marketing strategy.
Chris Ireland
President/Owner
What began as a spark of wonder while visiting wine country in 1989 developed into a passion with a vision. Chris founded Ireland Family Wines with the purpose to produce wines that inspire others.
Michael Murphy
Creative Director
A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (Visual Communication), Mike oversees all creative and design elements for Ireland Family Wines.
Team
James MacPhail
Winemaker
Since our first vintage in 2020, winemaker James MacPhail has guided the winemaking program crafting the uniqueness of place into wines with flavor and texture, a signature style that has become his trademark. James and Chris met while working at a Napa winery together in 2009. James was the first phone call Chris made after starting his company.
Chris Ireland
President/Owner
What began as a spark of wonder while visiting wine country in 1989 developed into a passion with a vision. Chris founded Ireland Family Wines with the purpose to produce wines that inspire others.
Amy Ireland
Marketing/ Owner
Amy Ireland graduated with a degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing. She spent a career spanning multiple roles in product marketing, brand strategy, and advertising. Amy’s trip to wine country with Chris in 2002 planted the seeds for her role in directing and coordinating branding and marketing strategy.
Michael Murphy
Creative Director
A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (Visual Communication), Mike oversees all creative and design elements for Ireland Family Wines.