Paden West
Person
Winemaker who spent six years as assistant to Isabelle Meunier at Lavinea, became head winemaker at Benza Vineyard in 2022, co-founded Approachment with his wife Jess, and in 2026 took on winemaking for Lytle-Barnett and Aubaine.
Ownership
- Approachment (co-founder)
Work
- Approachment (winemaker at, present)
- Benza Vineyard (head winemaker, from 2022)
- Lavinea (assistant winemaker, from 2016)
- Lytle-Barnett (winemaker at, 2026–present)
- Aubaine (winemaker at, 2026–present)
Family & mentorship
- Jess West (spouse)