Director of Business Operations
As the Director of Business Operations, Sirilo excels in the viticultural aspects and also brings a keen operational acumen to Clendenen Vineyard Management (CVM). His expertise lies in efficient and strategic operations of the business, organizational management, and client relations.
Sirilo’s connection with the land, vines, and business of grape growing began at a young age. As Nicolas Cornejo’s son, weekends were not just leisure for Sirilo, but an apprenticeship in the art, science, and business of vineyard management. The vineyard became his classroom, where he learned the meticulous techniques of the business, coupled with the leafing, pruning, and suckering of grapevines under the watchful guidance of his father.
Sirilo’s formal journey into the world of viticulture began in 2007 when he pursued a comprehensive education at UC Davis. His education focused on viticulture & enology, soil science, and the business of vineyard management. While many of his peers aspired to become winemakers, Sirilo’s unwavering goal was clear – to master the business operations of vineyard management. This makes him the perfect synergy of heritage, education, and a forward-looking approach, solidifying CVM’s position as a leader in the industry.