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Jeff Creamer
General Manager and Wine Director

Jeff Creamer’s career in food and wine began shortly after college. Following his graduation from the University of Virginia, Jeff stayed in Charlottesville, where his love of food and restaurants drew him into a six-year stint as a cook. After one too many cuts and burns, Jeff decided to develop his skills behind the bar.

With a growing desire to work in one of the top food destinations in the world, Jeff moved to San Francisco in 2002, where he landed a position as bartender at Rubicon working under renowned Master Sommelier, Larry Stone. He became cellar master for Rubicon’s library-like wine collection and later, became assistant sommelier.

Upon his success in the elegant atmosphere of Rubicon, it was a natural progression to Hawthorne Lane. With the later transformation of Hawthorne Lane into TWO, Jeff created a wine program reflective of the changing culinary tastes of the city. His thoughtful selections of wines focused on value over brand-name recognition have brought a gamut of varieties, regions and styles into focus.

In his new role as General Manager and Wine Director at 25° Brix, Jeff is crafting a wine list that recognizes the greatness of the Napa Valley, and specifically of Oakville, as a prime spot for producing Cabernet Sauvignons. “Oakville has the ultimate climate and location for Cabernet,” Jeff says. “We’re looking forward to showcasing the wines that are produced here.”