Melissa Paris is the first woman winemaker at Alpha Omega. Melissa received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Viticulture with a concentration in Enology from Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo, a top five viticultural program in the US. Melissa worked harvests for five years with reknowned winemaking teams in Australia, New Zealand and California that included Penfolds Winery in Australia and Tolosa Winery in San Luis Obispo.

Melissa joined the winemaking team at Alpha Omega in 2020. In addition to making final blend decisions across all Alpha Omega wines, she implemented state of the art lab technology and advanced protocols for cellar and bottling operations, which led to her promotion to Winemaker in July 2024. Continually seeking to improve her winemaking skills and expertise, Melissa is an active participant in an all-female peer tasting group. A recipient of the The Patrick Foley Inclusive Excellence Scholarship two years in a row, Melissa received her Global Wine Executive MBA from Sonoma State University in March 2025.