Skills can be taught. Character you either have or you don’t.

-Anthony Bourdain

David Castleberry
Owner/Winemaker
Castleberry founded Comptoir Wine Co. after an illustrious Sommelier career culminating in being recruited by famed Sommelier and author Rajat Parr to direct the program at RN74, Michael Mina’s flagship wine destination. His breadth of experience encompasses Michelin starred restaurants, Five-Diamond resorts, casual bistros and boutique hotels peppered with stints in wine production.
He passed the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam in 2012 and is a Certified Wine Educator. Featured locally and nationally including: The San Francisco Chronicle, Wine & Spirits Magazine, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, The Sommelier Journal, and was named San Francisco’s Rising Star Sommelier in 2016.
His relaxed approach to wine and food belies the depth of knowledge and experience that has developed a loyal following based upon the belief that hospitality is a holistic experience meant to be shared. He is deeply passionate about the communal elements of enjoying a meal or a glass. This encompasses what is being served, the artistry of the glassware and tabletop, to the stories interwoven with people behind them. Taste is deeply personal and he takes the time to partner with producers that represent the same values.
In his spare time enjoys reading, hiking, cooking and the pursuit of the perfect espresso.