Santa Maria, Calif.—Thornhill Companies hired Lauren Barret as its new blending winemaker. Barrett joins Thornhill Companies after spending time working and studying abroad, most recently in Australia where she conducted research at the Australian Wine Research Institute. “Having worked internationally, I’ve encountered a variety of winemaking challenges… I look forward to applying my diverse skill set in my new role with The Thornhill Companies,” Barrett said in the press release announcing her hiring