THE SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION BRINGS TOGETHER OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT NON-PROFITS ACROSS SONOMA COUNTY.
Named one of the top charitable wine auctions by Wine Spectator, the Sonoma County Wine Auction brings wine superstars, local celebrity chefs and honored guests together to invest in our community.
MEET THE SONOMA
COUNTY VINTNERS
For more than 70 years, Sonoma County Vintners has been the leading voice of Sonoma County wine. Our 250+ members range in size from small, family-owned wineries to large-volume corporations. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our efforts, and our strategic partnerships have resulted in a broad spectrum of forward-thinking programs and events. We work closely with the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission and Sonoma County Tourism to build the profile of Sonoma County as a distinctive grape-growing and wine-producing region. From informal winery tastings and tours to Sonoma County’s signature, charitable event, the Sonoma County Wine Auction, our efforts shine the spotlight on Sonoma County as an internationally recognized wine region. Learn more about Sonoma County Vintners by visiting sonomawine.com
Board of Directors |
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| Russell Joy, President, Patz & Hall |
| Mark Malpiede, Vice President, Williams Selyem Winery |
| Bettina Sichel, Secretary/Treasurer, Laurel Glen Vineyard |
| Caroline Shaw, President, Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, Jackson Family Wines |
| Clay Mauritson, Vice President, Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, Mauritson Family Wines |
| Corey Beck, Government Relations Chair, Francis Ford Coppola Winery |
| Carmen Castaldi, Marketing Committee Chair, Rodney Strong Vineyards |
| Richard Idell*, Idell Family Vineyards & The Idell Firm, A.P.C. |
| Anna Keller, Keller Estate |
| Dan Kosta, AldenAlli |
| Mike Martini, Taft Street Winery |
| David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars |
| Dr. Ray Johnson*, Sonoma State University |
| Kim Stare Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard |
| *Community Seat |
Steering Committee |
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| George F. Hamel, Jr. – Honorary Chair |
| Pam Hamel, Hamel Family Wines |
| Marcy Carriker Smothers – Auction Lot Committee Chair |
| Corey Beck, Francis Ford Coppola Winery |
| Katie Ciocca, Kistler Vineyards |
| Joe Foppoli, Christopher Creek Winery |
| Jasmine Hirsch, Hirsch Vineyards |
| Dan Kosta, AldenAlli |
| Sam Lando, Lando Family Wines |
| Mark Malpiede, Williams Selyem Winery |
| J Mullineaux, Community Foundation Sonoma County |
| Karin Ott, Kistler Vineyards |
| Caroline Shaw, Jackson Family Wines |
| Bill Smart, Lambert Bridge Winery |
| Dustin Valette, Valette Healdsburg |
Sonoma County |
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| Executive Director
Michael Haney |
Auction Managing Director
Dana Macaulay |
Director of Marketing & Communications
Barbara Cox |
Public Relations Manager
Anna Miranda |
Digital Communications Manager
Jenni Meyer |
Director of Membership & International Programs
Jesslyn Jackson |
Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships Director
Leah Malfatti |
Director of Finance & Business Operations
Karl Grimm |
| Vintner Champion Manager
Vanessa Renée |
Business Operations Manager
Anna Ming |
Auction Producer
Ann-Marie Curran |
Systems Director
Stephen Lockert |
Donor Development Manager
Rachelle Hirsch |
Ancillary Events Producer
Amber Behrens |
Volunteer Coordinator
Lisa Thompson |