Adam McTaggart

Winemaking Consultant

Adam is the consulting winemaker at Casanel Winery in Leesburg, VA where he assists the on-site winemaking team with the planning and implementation of the entire production in the winery and vineyard. He was educated at Brock University in Biology and at CCOVI Brock University in Enology & Viticulture. Adam’s career started by gaining valuable vineyard and cellar experience for five vintages at The Malivoire Wine Company. He moved to Virginia in 2005 to lead production at Boxwood Winery working with consultants Lucie Morton and Stephane Derenoncourt. In 2013 Adam accepted a position in Maryland where he continues to produce premium quality Maryland wine. Over the years, Adam has also assisted several well-regarded wineries in Virginia and Maryland with winery design as well as equipment, vineyard and production strategies.