Independent Stave Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Glycine Bonneville-Jiang as Oak Research & Development Specialist based in Napa, California.

Bonneville-Jiang brings extensive experience in wine research and production, with a specialized focus on wine microbiology, sensory analysis and vineyard-to-cellar innovation. She most recently served as R&D Manager at Lawrence Wine Estates, where she led technical initiatives for Heitz Cellar, Burgess, Ink Grade, Haynes and Stony Hill. Her work has included microbial analysis, smoke taint mitigation, native fermentation development, and soil health trials to enhance wine quality and sustainability.

With more than a decade of global wine experience spanning France, Australia and the United States, Bonneville-Jiang has held research and harvest positions at wineries including Vieux Château Certan, Le Pin, Domaine Louis Latour and Château Léoville Barton. She has also consulted on wine microbiology in the Finger Lakes and contributed to academic research at Cornell University’s Gibney Lab.

In her new role, Bonneville-Jiang will lead research and development initiatives across North America, South America and Australia, supporting innovation efforts for Cooperages 1912 and Oak Solutions Group. She will work closely with global R&D, marketing, and sales teams to develop new products, oversee customer trials and maintain strategic partnerships with universities and industry organizations.

Bonneville-Jiang holds a Ph.D. candidacy in Enology from Cornell University, a Master of Science in Vineyard and Winery Management from Bordeaux Sciences Agro, and a Diplôme Universitaire d’Aptitude à la Dégustation from the University of Bordeaux. She is fluent in English, French and Mandarin and has presented research at numerous wine industry conferences.

“We are excited to welcome Glycine to our team,” said Richard Shelton, Cooperages 1912 Director of Sales & Operations for North America, South America, Australia & Asia. “Her research-driven approach and international experience align perfectly with our mission to deliver cutting-edge oak innovations to our customers around the world.”