Andrew Nelson is President and Co-Founder of WarRoom Cellars, a Central Coast wine company specializing in acquiring and revitalizing heritage wine brands. Founded in 2018, WarRoom has built a growing portfolio that includes Bonny Doon Vineyard, Lapis Luna, Parducci, Paul Dolan Vineyards, Lyeth, Toad Hollow, Iris Vineyards, SIMI and, most recently, Pacific Rim.

Nelson brings broad experience across winery and brewery operations, vineyards, procurement, supply chain, marketing, sales and distribution, with previous experience spanning Diageo, Firestone Walker Brewing, Edna Valley, Beaulieu Vineyard and other wine brands. He holds a B.S. in Agribusiness with a minor in Viticulture and Enology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In 2025, Wine Business Monthly recognized Nelson among its Wine Industry Leaders for WarRoom’s success in repositioning legacy brands for renewed growth.

Andrew is incredibly grateful for his team and his business partners. Most of all, he is grateful to his wife, Erica, for supporting his wine entrepreneurship.