Heidi Peterson Barrett is an American winemaker and entrepreneur who has been responsible for some of California's most notable cult wines.
[8] Following internships in both the German and Australian wine industries, Barrett became head winemaker for Buehler Vineyards in 1983 at age 25.
[8] After achieving success with Dalla Valle, Barrett began working with Jean Phillips of Screaming Eagle in Napa Valley.
[8] Phillips was the realtor for her first client Gustav Dalla Valle, and began working with Barrett on a casual, hourly basis.
[11][12] Barrett then began working as winemaker for Ren Harris of Paradigm Winery, and continued to grow her career from there.