Winemaker

Diana Roberts’ love for winemaking was born on family trips to Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s stunning wine country, just a short drive from her hometown of San Diego. The beauty, craftsmanship, and soul of winemaking ignited something deep within her. With the encouragement of her family, she followed that spark straight to California State University, Fresno, where she immersed herself in the enology program.

Determined to master her craft, Diana gained hands-on experience as an intern at King’s Valley Winery, learning winemaking from the ground up. After graduating in 2016, she took her skills abroad, working with white wines and rosé at New Zealand’s Whitehaven Wine Company. But her journey was just beginning. In 2017, she returned to Napa Valley as a harvest enologist at Provenance Vineyards. While she loved the experience, she craved something different—an emerging region where she could leave her mark. That ambition led her to Paso Robles in 2018, where she joined Treasury Wine Estates, working across multiple brands and quickly rising from enologist to assistant winemaker.

By 2022, Diana had found her perfect match—becoming the Winemaker for Lyric Wines, where she discovered her passion for Monterey County Pinot Noir. "This delicate grape demands a refined touch," she shares. "Bringing out its subtle elegance is both a challenge and a joy—it’s what I love most about winemaking."

What excites Diana about being part of Drop of Sunshine?
"Being part of a female-led project was incredibly exciting and empowering for me as a female winemaker. It’s inspiring to work on a brand that celebrates the everyday female essence and creates stories that resonate with women in an authentic way. This brand isn’t about clichés; it’s about real, meaningful connections that are shared over great wine, and I’m proud to be a part of that. The opportunity to amplify female voices and contribute to something bigger than just wine—something that creates a ripple of connection—is exactly what excites me about Drop of Sunshine."

At Drop of Sunshine, we believe wine is more than just a drink—it’s a storyteller, a bridge between people, and a celebration of life’s moments. Diana embodies that spirit. For her, winemaking isn’t just about crafting exceptional wines; it’s about the connections they create, the stories they inspire, and the impact they leave behind. Drop of Sunshine isn’t just a wine—it’s a reflection of everything she loves about life: the perfect balance of art, nature, and storytelling in every glass.