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Grapes & Barley

Our Mission

Introducing people to Bulgarian Wine.

Our mission is to make Bulgaria a universally recognized wine region by being a responsible enterprise that challenges and redefines the wine industry.

Our Team

Extraordinary Team with more than 70 years of combined Industry Expertise/Experience.


Management Team

Robert Hayk CEO, Co-Founder

BA in Government & Finance, 20 yrs experience in entrepreneurship, banking and investments

Tina McKendree COO, Co-Founder

MBA in Marketing & HR, 20 yrs executive managerial experience across various industries

Nina Patronska General Manager of Bulgariana

40 yrs executive & managerial experience in the wine industry

Daniela Stamatova Winemaker

Award-winning winemaker with 30 yrs experience, M. Eng. Technologist in Wine & Alc Bev

Federico Ricci Consultant

20 yrs experience agronomic and winemaking consultant, 9 yrs R&D for winemaking products

Steve Graubart Advisor

Experience working as CFO, advisor, and investor for several emerging growth businesses

Sales and Marketing Team

Matthew Bushman Sales

Co-Creator of Rough Day and Milena

Diana Richer Marketing & Product Development

Co-Creator of Rough Day and Milena
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