Tony Baldini

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

President at Trefethen Family Vineyards

Napa, California, United States

Overview

Tony Baldini is a seasoned wine executive with over 20 years of experience leading iconic, family-owned brands, including his current role as President of Trefethen Family Vineyards. His expertise spans from vineyard operations to brand strategy and sales channel management. He holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.

Beyond his executive roles, Tony is passionate about fostering the next generation of industry talent. He actively supports aspiring winemakers and hospitality students through organizations like the Napa Valley College Viticulture & Winery Tech Foundation, demonstrating a deep commitment to the future of the wine community.

He has managed some of Californias most prestigious vineyards, including one of Napa Valleys largest contiguous estates.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Wine Brand Strategy
Has a long history of developing brand and portfolio strategies for major wineries, with former colleagues praising his clear vision for brand growth.
Family-Owned Wineries
Specializes in leadership for family-owned vineyards, working closely with families at Trefethen, Cliff Lede, and Hahn to guide strategy for the next generation.
Effective Team Leadership
Colleagues describe him as a strategic and transparent leader who fosters a collaborative culture, empowering his teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Media Appearances

Trefethen Family Vineyards Names Tony Baldini President. Featured in Wine Business

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Napa Valley's Trefethen Family Vineyards hires Tony Baldini as President. Featured in Press Democrat

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Work History

5-2024
President at Trefethen Family Vineyards
8-2020 - 5-2024
President & Chief Operating Officer at Cliff Lede Vineyards
7-2019 - 8-2020
President & Chief Executive Officer at Hahn Family Wines
2-2013 - 8-2020
President at Hahn Family Wines
5-2011 - 2-2013
General Manager, Hahn Winery at Hahn Family Wines

Education

8-1994 - 5-1996
MBA from University of California, Berkeley
1994 - 1996
MBA from University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Tony

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tony is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tony

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tony move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Tony take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Tony

Personality Compatibility


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