Born on his family’s historic ranch in the Petaluma Gap, straddling the Marin and Sonoma County border, Brian Maloney grew up surrounded by the legacy of Northern California winegrowing. Inspired by his grandmother’s stories of her father’s perseverance as a winemaker in Calistoga before, during, and after Prohibition, Brian pursued a degree in Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis. There, he developed a deep appreciation for the complexity of winemaking and completed a series of internships across Sonoma, Marin, and the Sierra Foothills.

Brian joined DeLoach Vineyards for the 2003 harvest and has been a driving force behind its evolution ever since. He has been instrumental in elevating DeLoach’s Pinot Noir program, expanding its vineyard designate offerings, and establishing the winery’s Biodynamic® estate vineyard. In 2011, he played a central role in the revitalization of the iconic Buena Vista Winery, and in 2012, led the historic return to winemaking in its original Champagne cellars—unused for over 30 years.

With deep roots in farming and a philosophy centered on expressing terroir, Brian believes great wine begins in the vineyard. Whether working with cool-climate Pinot Noir or old vine Zinfandel, his approach emphasizes the harmony between site, vine, and grower. His dedication to this vision has earned widespread recognition, including numerous 90+ scores from top wine publications.