Great food is often paired with great wine, and this was the nexus point at which Chris Avery found his calling. From a young age, Chris marveled at his grandmother’s gift for cultivating connection over the dinner table with simple dishes, soulfully prepared. These early moments ignited a reverence for hospitality as a universal good, catalyzing Chris’s journey into fine dining and across faraway lands.

As he experienced the world through a rich epicurean lens, Chris became captivated by the enigmatic art of wine. How could something so simple and pure contain so many layers of luxury? What stories did wine tell, and how are they best shared? This passion and pursuit of understanding led Chris to positions at some of the most prestigious wineries in the world. At the helms of Patrimony Estate and Opus One, he uncovered deeper meaning as he discovered the finest tastes, traditions, and cultures across the globe.

Now as President of Darioush, Chris infuses this exceptional experience and exposure into our offerings, elevating the investments we make, the wines we craft, the stories we share, and the memories and meaning that come from creating truly tailored moments. Inspired by our founding vision of Darioush as the most unique and cherished wine estate in Napa Valley, Chris works closely with the Khaledi family and wider team to embed characteristic culture of generosity and spirit of hospitality into every experience and every bottle, translating our legacy for generations to come.