Gus Kalaris ~ Owner

Gus Kalaris is the founder and owner of Constantine Wines, a wine distribution and import company founded in 1986 that has enjoyed a great reputation for premium offerings.  Under his leadership, Constantine Wines has enjoyed decades of uninterrupted growth.  Kalaris founded Axios, a luxury Napa Valley wine brand in 1999 to much acclaim.  The success of Axios has spawned the Worthy, Truth, Kalaris and Telios brands.  Gus, a Greek American, born in Washington, DC is fluent in the Greek language and dedicated to his heritage.  Kalaris has received numerous awards and national recognition for his charitable endeavors and serves on many charitable and philanthropic boards including Cystic Fibrosis and the Cal Ripken Sr Foundation.

In 2013, Kalaris purchased a home surrounded by over 10 acres of vineyards in Calistoga.  His goal is to produce a world class Pomerol-style red blend from the estate under the Kalaris label.