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Carlton McCoy Jr. earned the title of Master Sommelier in 2013 at just 28 years old, he was one of the youngest people and the second African American to earn this prestigious title. Carlton worked in revered institutions such as Thomas Kellers Per Se, Marcus Samuelssons Aquavit, Tom Colicchios Craft Steak in New York and most recently as Wine Director at The Little Nell in Aspen before being named President and CEO of Heitz Cellar in December 2018. To Carlton, Heitz Cellar represents a very particular style of Napa wines: ones that speak to an earlier era in California winemaking. His vision will highlight the winerys consistent focus on remaining true to its elegant, pure style. There has to be reverence when it comes to these older brands that create the greatest wines in the country, he states. It is fortunate that the Heitz family believed in that style and didnt change it over the years. It makes the wines the unique experience that they are.