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
Sonoma County Vintners is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions. Sonoma County Vintners represents over 260 wineries throughout the county. We actively promote Sonoma County through our educational programming; advocate for our vintners at local, state and federal levels; and contribute to our local communities through our charitable foundation, Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. Sonoma County Wine Auction, our annual fundraiser, has raised over $36 million benefiting non-profit organizations throughout the region. To learn more about Sonoma County Vintners, visit sonomawine.com.
Board of Directors
Mark Malpiede—Williams Selyem Winery, Board President
Clay Mauritson—Mauritson Wines, Vice-President / Foundation President
Ana Keller—Keller Estate, Secretary / Treasurer
Carmen Castaldi—Rodney Strong Vineyards, Marketing Committee Chair
Erin Brooks—Ernest Vineyards
Stuart Bryan—Pride Mountain Vineyards
Courtney Foley—Foley Family Wines
Richard Idell—The Idell Firm, Community Seat
Ray Johnson—Sonoma State University, Community Seat
Russell Joy—Immediate Past President
Mike Martini—Taft Street Winery
Christopher Munsell—E & J Gallo Winery
David Ramey—Ramey Wine Cellars
Mike Sullivan—Benovia Winery
Kim Stare Wallace—Dry Creek Vineyard
2020 Steering Committee
Clay Mauritson, Mauritson Family Wines – SCV Foundation President | 2020 Honorary Co-Chair
Jake Bilbro, Limerick Lane Cellars – 2020 Honorary Co-Chair
Mark McWilliams, Arista Winery – 2020 Honorary Co-Chair
Mark Malpiede, Williams Selyem – SCV President
Joe Bartolomei, Farmhouse Inn
Megan Cline, Cline Family Cellars
Karin Demarest, Community Foundation Sonoma County
Mark Hanson, Bricoleur Vineyards
Dan Kosta, AldenAlli
Gina Lathrum, Limerick Lane Cellars
Julie Rothberg, Medlock Ames
Mike Thompson, Thompson 31Fifty Wines
Kristin Thwaites, Accelerate
Dustin Valette, Valette Healdsburg
Jeff Zappelli, WALT Wines
Sonoma County Vintners Team
Michael Haney—Executive Director
Dana Macaulay—Auction Managing Director
Julia Conover—Winery & Donor Development Manager
Barbara Cox—Director of Marketing & Communications
Madison Garzoli—Membership & Foundation Programs Manager
Karl Grimm—Director of Finance & Business Operations
Jesslyn Jackson—Director of Membership & International Programs
Rose Jimenez—Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Leah Malfatti—Director of Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships
Jenni Meyer—Creative & Social Media Manager
Anna Ming—Business Operations Manager
Vanessa Renée—Events Director
2020 Virtual Team
Tom Durante—The Lux Productions
Stephen Lockert—Systems Manager
Beth Sandefur—Virtual Event Strategy + Show Management
TOGETHER WE HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION
An unforgettable weekend of distinct and diverse wines, delectable foods and unmatched generosity.
For additional information, please contact Sonoma County Wine Auction Hospitality Manager, Rachelle Hirsch
BIG HEARTS AND MINDS
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