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
Executive Committee |
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| Russell Joy, President, Patz & Hall Winery of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates |
| 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 |
Board Members |
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| Corey Beck, Government Relations Chair, Francis Ford Coppola Winery |
| Carmen Castaldi, Marketing Committee Chair, Rodney Strong Vineyards |
| Stuart Bryan, Pride Mountain Vineyards |
| Richard Idell*, Idell Family Vineyards & The Idell Firm, A.P.C. |
| Dr. Ray Johnson*, Sonoma State University |
| Anna Keller, Keller Estate |
| Dan Kosta, AldenAlli |
| Mike Martini, Taft Street Winery |
| David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars |
| Kim Stare Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard |
| *Community Seat |
Steering Committee |
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| George F. Hamel, Jr. – Honorary Chair, Hamel Family Wines |
| Pam Hamel, Hamel Family Wines |
| Marcy Carriker Smothers – Auction Lot Chair |
| Dustin Valette, Culinary Chair, Valette Healdsburg |
| 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 |
The Sonoma County
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Interim Executive Director
Michael Haney |
Director of Membership & International Programs
Jesslyn Jackson |
| Auction Managing Director
Dana Macaulay |
Systems Director
Stephen Lockert |
| Ancillary Events Producer
Amber Behrens |
Director of Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships
Leah Malfatti |
| Director of Marketing & Communications
Barbara Cox |
Digital Communications Manager
Jenni Meyer |
| Auction Producer
Ann-Marie Curran |
Business Operations Manager
Anna Ming |
| Event Assistant
Madison Garzoli |
Public Relations Manager
Anna Miranda |
| Director of Finance & Business Operations
Karl Grimm |
Event Assistant
Nick Mogannam |
| Donor Development Manager
Rachelle Hirsch |
Vintner Champion Manager
Vanessa Renée |
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Volunteer Coordinator
Lisa Thompson |
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