About

Tony Jacobson - Principal Sparkling Winemaking Consultant

Tony Jacobson is a highly specialized Sparkling Winemaking Consultant and Analytical Winemaker dedicated to optimizing quality and efficiency in commercial sparkling wine production. Bringing over a decade of hands-on experience and a genuine enthusiasm for the technical precision of the craft, Tony partners with wineries to transform operational challenges into scalable success.

Tony’s enthusiasm for sparkling wine is built on deep technical knowledge. He holds a Master of Plant Science in Enology, with research focused on advanced sparkling techniques. This expertise allows him to deliver comprehensive guidance across all major methods, including Traditional, Charmat, Pét-Nat, and Carbonation.

As the Principal Consultant of EnoCraft, Tony’s value is clear and quantifiable:

• Process Optimization: Tony streamlines complex production protocols to improve consistency and reduce high-stakes variables, ensuring predictable quality across vintages.

• Strategic Sourcing: He advises clients on the specialized equipment needed to launch, scale, or integrate new sparkling programs, leading to significant cost savings.

• Proven Results: Tony has successfully guided clients to establish optimized in-house programs, helping them save tens of thousands of dollars annually previously spent on custom services.

Tony is committed to fostering technical excellence and growth for every producer he partners with, approaching each unique operation with the analytical rigor required to thrive in this specialized sector.