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At The Wine Group, we are passionate about our people, our future, and our wine. We are America’s second-largest wine producer by volume with over 1,200 employees globally across 12 locations in California, New York and Australia. We are proud to be responsible for many of America’s most beloved wine brands, including Cupcake, Franzia, Chloe, Concannon, Benziger, Imagery, AVA Grace, 7 Deadly, and more. We are dedicated to our culture built on values like entrepreneurialism, innovation, social responsibility, and stewardship. read more
The Wine Group Company Culture
The Wine Group Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsA
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Executive Team
A+Gender
A+Happiness
A+Manager
A+The Wine Group CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Cate Hardy
68 /100
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Diversity at The Wine Group
N/A
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A+
Women at The Wine Group have rated Retention, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
The Wine Group eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
26
The Wine Group employees are 26% more likely to recommend The Wine Group as a great place to work
| 61% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 4% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at The Wine Group
Working at The Wine Group is rated highly by 31 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Wine Group employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Executive Team, and Happiness categories, putting The Wine Group’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at The Wine Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Wine Group
A
Overall Company Culture at The Wine Group is rated A
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10%
The Wine Group ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterThe Wine Group Employee Reviews
Out of 38 The Wine Group employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The Wine Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From The Wine Group Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Very organized and easy process
- What makes you most happy at work?The people I get to work with.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The culture is relaxed yet professional. I feel comfortable being myself and I feel supported by those around me.
Constructive Feedback From The Wine Group Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and follow through. The problem is they have never done the job that they are in charge of. Our employee development is trash. Training is non existent and is ofyen bypassed due to being busy.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Having a bonus structure/ compensation for extras
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Retrain or replace the graveyard foreman . They dont train their new employees instead they have another employee teach you for all of one shift . Then exspect you to understad it all and if you dont theyll wait until your 90 days is up and fire you . Then on to the next rotating door employee .
The Wine Group Company Information
The Wine Group Company Overview
At The Wine Group, we are passionate about our people, our future, and our wine. We are America’s second-largest wine producer by volume with over 1,200 employees globally across 12 locations in California, New York and Australia. We are proud to be responsible for many of America’s most beloved wine brands, including Cupcake, Franzia, Chloe, Concannon, Benziger, Imagery, AVA Grace, 7 Deadly, and more. We are dedicated to our culture built on values like entrepreneurialism, innovation, social responsibility, and stewardship.
The Wine Group was founded in 1981 and its current CEO is Cate Hardy. Since its inception 45 years ago, The Wine Group has grown to 1250 employees.
The Wine Group Mission, Vision & Values
The Wine Group Mission Statement
Create long-term value in a culture built on stewardship, entrepreneurialism, teamwork, focus and integrity.
The Wine Group Vision Statement
Build strong brands that deliver unbeatable value.
The Wine Group Values
- Relentlessly Entrepreneurial
- Social Responsibility
- Innovation
- Empowered People
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at The Wine Group
Our sustainability practices vary per location, but include:
CLEAN ENERGY
We demonstrate our passion for clean energy by investing in alternative energy and energy efficient lighting. Our solar fields have the capacity to generate an estimated 14 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year.
WATER CONSERVATION
With water a precious resource, we monitor our water usage throughout our facilities, utilizing, where possible, drip irrigation, solar-powered sensors, and steam cleaning practices.
CARBON EFFICIENT PACKAGING
We continually look for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. When it comes to packaging, we often opt for lightweight glass and boxes, which produce less waste and is more carbon efficient than using traditional glass bottles.
PEST MANAGEMENT
Animals play an important part in our vineyards. In most of our vineyards, we use owl boxes and hawk perches to encourage a self-regulating ecosystem of natural predators for vineyard prey and pests.
RECYCLING
We strive to reduce unnecessary waste to our local landfills by recycling much of our glass, plastic, and paper from many of our facilities, including wine manufacturing by-products.
BENEFICIAL GARDENS & INSECTARY
We provide plantings that attract beneficial bees and butterflies to promote pollination and attract hummingbirds and beneficial insects to control unwanted pests on our Sonoma estates.
ECO-FRIENDLY SHIPPING
We ship our wine overseas in bulk via a flexible bag-filled shipping container and then bottle locally. This avoids the transport weight of over 30,000 bottles per bag, reducing our environmental impact associated with shipping.
CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE/BIODYNAMIC
All vineyards owned and operated by TWG are certified sustainable or biodynamic. We utilize some of the most eco-responsible methods available, treating our land with care for future generations.
At TWG we are proud to make a positive environmental impact and preserve our land for generations to come. We demonstrate our environmental stewardship through our commitment to clean energy, our certification of all TWG vineyards (covering thousands of acres) as sustainable or biodynamic, and requiring our third-party grape producers to do the same. This is not only good for the land, it’s good for the future and for the wines we make.
We are honored to give back to the communities where we live and work and to support several causes that make a difference to others. This includes showing our gratitude for those who have, or are currently serving our country, and supporting those in need.
| Headquarter | 4596 Tesla Rd Livermore, CA 94450 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thewinegroup.com |
| Founding Date | 1981 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.thewinegroup.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
TWG cares!
TWG's Livermore offices
Just a few of our brands
TWG's Ripon winery and warehousing hub.
The Wine Group Employees
The Wine Group has 1250 employees. 31 employees at The Wine Group have reviewed The Wine Group across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 31 The Wine Group employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Wine Group are extremely happy with their total compensation at The Wine Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Wine Group are pleased with their team. 31 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at The Wine Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Wine Group believe the environment at The Wine Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Wine Group is comfortably fast. About 82% of the employees at The Wine Group work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at The Wine Group are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining The Wine Group - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
The Wine Group KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of The Wine Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 The Wine Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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The Wine Group CEO & Leadership
The Wine Group CEO - Cate Hardy
68 /100
The Wine Group’s CEO Cate Hardy started in this role in 2020. Cate’s approval rate is just above average, putting Cate in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Cate Hardy is well regarded by employees for the Compensation The Wine Group offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Cate is most liked by employees with Over 10 Years experience. With Cate’s leadership, The Wine Group employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Executive Team. Cate was rated slightly below average for Environment.
The Wine Group Leadership
The The Wine Group Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Cate Hardy, Chief Financial Officer John Sutton, and Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Dubiel
Cate Hardy CEO / President
Cate served on the board of The Wine Group for 4 years before joining as TWG’s CEO in 2020. Prior to joining TWG, Cate... read more
John Sutton Chief Financial Officer
John joined TWG as General Counsel in 2007 and was named Chief Financial Officer in 2015. Prior to joining TWG, John was... read more
Jeff Dubiel Chief Marketing Officer
Jeff has been with TWG for almost ten years and was named Chief Marketing Officer in 2012. Prior to joining TWG, Jeff... read more
Brott Ritzel Chief Operating Officer
Brott joined TWG in 2007, holding various positions within the company before being named Chief Operating Officer in... read more
Keith Bauman Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
Keith joined The Wine Group in 2011. He was promoted to General Counsel in 2015 and to Executive Vice President in 2017.... read more
Amy Hoopes Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Amy joined The Wine Group as the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer in 2021 bringing nearly 25 years experience in the... read more
The Wine Group Salaries
How much does The Wine Group pay?
How much do people at The Wine Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Wine Group is $134,971, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $139,432, or $67 per hour.
At The Wine Group, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $218,955 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $48,146 annually. Average The Wine Group salaries by department include: Finance at $112,553, IT at $118,885, Business Development at $106,871, and Marketing at $110,918. Half of The Wine Group salaries are above $139,432.
15 employees at The Wine Group rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 48 ratings) while 14 employees at The Wine Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $109k | $109k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $139k | $139k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $277k | $277k | 100th Percentile |
$134,971*
Average Compensation
$139,432*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Wine Group Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at The Wine Group
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Wine Group across various culture dimensions.
Like the wine we make, we believe that having a blend of voices enriches the experience. We honor our differences and empower our employees to contribute their unique value. By joining their voice with others, we create an environment of inspiration and innovation along with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
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The Wine Group Perks & Benefits
We care deeply about the people who make the products about which we are passionate. To demonstrate our commitment, we strive to provide competitive salaries, benefits, training opportunities, and resources to help TWG employees and their families to thrive, along with generous discounts on wine.* *Available to employees who are at least 21 years old.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
The Wine Group PTO
The Wine Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. The Wine Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding The Wine Group
What is The Wine Group address?
The Wine Group location is at 4596 Tesla Rd
Who is the CEO of The Wine Group?
The Wine Group CEO is Cate Hardy, their score by employees is 68
What is The Wine Group eNPS?
The eNPS for The Wine Group is 26
What is the salary for Principal Engineer in The Wine Group?
Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 176k
What are the salaries in the HR in The Wine Group?
The average salaries for HR in The Wine Group is 117k
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