Chris Brundrett is a leading figure in the Texas wine industry, celebrated for his unwavering advocacy for the region’s winemakers, grape growers, AVAs, and continues to put Texas on the global stage. While pursuing a horticulture degree at Texas A&M University, Chris gained invaluable hands-on experience in the Texas Hill Country, working in both vineyards and wineries. This foundation propelled him into head winemaking roles for several labels, managing vineyard properties across the Hill Country and the High Plains before co-founding William Chris Vineyards with Bill Blackmon in 2008.

Chris’s innovative approach and dedication have earned widespread recognition. In 2018, Wine Enthusiast Magazine named him a winemaker changing the face of American wine, and in 2020, he was honored as one of Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40 Tastemakers, spotlighting individuals shaping the future of the beverage and hospitality industries. Under his leadership, William Chris Vineyards has achieved global acclaim, earning a place on the prestigious World’s 50 Best Vineyards list and expanding its reach through growing international distribution, bringing Texas wine to audiences around the world.

Today, as CEO and Director of Winegrowing for William Chris Wine Company, Chris oversees a portfolio of celebrated brands distributed both nationally and internationally, including William Chris Vineyards, Skeleton Key, Grower Project, Uplift Vineyard, Wine for the People, Rebecca Caroline, and Sway Rosé. He remains committed to crafting world-class wines that embody the spirit of Texas while elevating the state’s presence on the global wine stage. Chris lives in the Texas Hill Country with his wife, Katharine, and their two young daughters.