When Kerith was a little a girl, her dad used to say, “You can be whatever you want- after medical school.” She held up her end of the bargain. After completing medical school (University of Rochester), general surgery internship (Loma Linda University), and pathology residency and fellowships (University of California, San Diego), Kerith thought winemaking sounded better. So, she enrolled at UC Davis and started Bruliam Wines in time for the 2008 harvest.
Since then, Bruliam has grown significantly. Kerith works alongside the best growers, honing her passion for terroir and site-specific vineyard expression. Named for her three kids, Bruno '22 and twins Lily '24 and Amelia '24, the “Bruliam” name and logo are a riff on the Periodic Table
of Elements. It's also a cheeky nod to Kerith's past career in medicine.
Kerith is excited to share her passion for advancement with the Sonoma Academy community.