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Crooked Wine Company was established in 2006. Our experienced staff are proud to offer timely and complete service to an extensive array of retailers both on and off premise for the state of Nevada.
Meet the Team
Kirk Offerle
Owner + General Manager
Initially hailing from the entertainment business, Kirk lived in Italy for 9 years where he first developed a passion for food and wine. He co-owned and operated the restaurants Jazzed Cafe and Vinoteca for 10 years in Las Vegas. Kirk owned and operated Ciao Uva, an import/ distribution company in Nevada from 2006-2018. He sold Ciao Uva in 2018 and moved to Reno, NV where he purchased Crooked Wine Company in 2021.
Connie Chambers
Director of Sales
Connie had a long career performing with such giants as Lance Burton, The Beach Boys and Motley Crue. After co-owning Jazzed Cafe and Vinoteca for 10 years, she transitioned to sales with Ciao Uva in Las Vegas. In 2018, Connie moved to Good Spirits for Northern Nevada. In 2021, Connie became the sales Manager for Crooked Wine Company.
Bill Satterfield
Operations/Sales Manager
Bill worked for Southern Wine & Spirits of California for 22 years left to go work for Young's market Liquor company of California for 7 years. During that time, he achieved his CSW & CSS certifications then retired and moved to Nevada.
Greg Herzfeldt
Sales Representative Northern Nevada
Greg grew up in Lodi, California. He graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in Enology. While volunteering at the University winery, he also completed an internship at Van Ruiten Winery in Lodi. During his senior year, he became the wine maker at Fasi Estate Winery in Madera, California which included managing 42 acres of organic vineyards. Three years later, he moved on to become an associate winemaker at the Villa Toscano and Bella Piazza in Plymouth, California. Greg has mooved into the sales side oof the business and joined CWC salesforce.
Lauren Adams
Office Manager
I love living in Reno and have been here most of my life. I'm a wife and mother to 2 wonderful children. When I'm not taking care of my Crooked Wine team, I'm spending time with my family and getting outside as much as possible in our beautiful Reno/Tahoe area.
Chris Messer
Operations Manager Las Vegas
I have worked in the liquor industry off and on for 15 years. Initially with Southern Wine Spirts out of California as a merchandiser then moved to sales. After running my own construction business for 5 years I moved back east to manage a warehouse . I am excited to be part of the CWC team and be a part of their continued growth.