About

Tony Jacobson - Principal Sparkling Winemaking Consultant

Tony Jacobson is the Founder and Principal Consultant at EnoCraft. His winemaking career began in 2011, and he transitioned his focus exclusively to sparkling wine in 2016 (including time as the head winemaker at a pioneering Michigan sparkling house). This experience has established Tony as a definitive Sparkling Wine Authority.

Tony leverages his Master's degree in Enology (focused specifically on sparkling production) and extensive practical knowledge to save clients invaluable time and money. He helps wineries navigate the complex decisions and procedures inherent in sparkling wine, from establishing production protocols and process optimization to the strategic sourcing of specialized equipment. For example, he helped one client establish an in-house Charmat program, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in annual savings formerly spent on custom sparkling services.

Through EnoCraft, he works closely with producers nationwide, fostering growth and innovation in sparkling wine production. If you're looking to launch, scale, or perfect your sparkling program, Tony provides the deep expertise necessary to transform unknowns into scalable success.

Additionally, Tony has served on the board of Parallel 45 Wines and Vines (P45) since 2020 and as president since 2023. P45 is a Northwest Michigan wine industry group dedicated to facilitating education and networking within the regional wine and grape community.