Jed Steele

Jed Steele
Born(1945-01-26)January 26, 1945
New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 31, 2025(2025-10-31) (aged 80)
Alma materGonzaga University, UC Davis
OccupationWinemaker
Years active1968–2020

Jedediah Tecumseh Steele (January 1, 1945 – October 31, 2025), known as Jed Steele, was a California winemaker. He was Kendall-Jackson's winemaker from 1982 until 1990. He subsequently started Steele Wines, and is considered a pioneer and advocate for California wine in general and Lake County in particular.