SUPPORT NONPROFITS 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 more than 250 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 millions of dollars since its inception benefiting non-profit organizations throughout the region. To learn more about Sonoma County Vintners, visit sonomawine.com.
Sonoma County Vintners Board of Directors
Clay Mauritson—Mauritson Wines, Sonoma County Vintners President
Mark Malpiede—Ernest Vineyards, Sonoma County Vintners Foundation President
Stuart Bryan—Pride Mountain Vineyards
Erin Brooks—Ernest Vineyards & Grand Cru Custom Crush
Carmen Castaldi—Rodney Strong Vineyards
Courtney Foley—Foley Family Wines
Richard Idell—Idell Family Vineyards & Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty
Dr. Ray Johnson—Sonoma State University
Ana Keller—Keller Estate
Monica Lopez—Aldina Vineyards & Bacchus Landing
Mike Martini—Taft Street Winery
Anne Moses—Patz & Hall of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Christopher Munsell—E. & J. Gallo Winery
David Ramey—Ramey Wine Cellars
Mike Sullivan—Benovia Winery
Sonoma County Vintners Team
Michael Haney—Executive Director
Tracy Bidia—Membership & Member Programs Manager
Ashley Boyle—Trade Relations & International Programs Manager
Julia Conover—Director of Donor Relations & Foundation Philanthropy
Barbara Cox—Director of Marketing & Communications
Christina Esrock—Accountant
Heather Hardesty—Creative Manager
Dana Macaulay—Managing Director, Auctions & Experiential Marketing
Anna Ming—Auction Programs Manager
Kelsey McNeil—Director of Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships
Amy Patrick—Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Obiamaka Pistoni—Chief Financial Officer
TOGETHER WE HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION
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THE POWER OF GIVING
BIG HEARTS AND MINDS
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Sonoma County Vintner Foundation.
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (#SCVF) is proud to announce they have activated their Emergency Relief Fund to support the needs of vineyard and agriculture workers, and those in our communities who have been impacted by recent storms and flooding. SCVF has donated $50,000 to Community Action Partnership Sonoma County (@capsonomaofficial) and their Sonoma County Organizations Assisting in Disasters (COAD) Program. A check presentation ceremony was held on April 13 at the CAP offices.
In addition, SCVF is also partnering with @cfsonomacounty Community Foundation Sonoma County (CFSC) to expand relief to more members of the local community. The Community Foundation is donating $100,000 to @srcharities Catholic Charities to provide disaster case management and financial assistance.
Read the full story at sonomawine.com/sonoma-county-vintners-foundation-makes-emergency-relief-donation-to-sonoma-coad/ or see our latest news link in bio.
#TheProceedsMatter #sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomacountywinecountry #sonomawinecountry
Today, Friday, April 21, at 5pm PT is the last day to vote! We`re thrilled that Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) has been nominated for the Sonoma County Tourism`s Stars of the Industry Awards in the Community Enrichment category. As an accredited 501c(3) nonprofit organization, #SCVF has given more than $40 million to 400+ local Sonoma County community organizations, funding critical needs in education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture. SCVF also has an Emergency Relief Fund to address the immediate needs of our local community impacted by a natural disaster or other emergencies in a timely manner.
Voting is limited to one ballot per person, per day. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 9 during the Stars of the Industry Awards dinner and ceremony. We appreciate being nominated and recognized for the work our vintner community does to make #SonomaCounty stronger!
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #TheProceedsMatter #SCWA
Vote online at surveymonkey.com/r/StarsOfTheIndustry2023 or see our link in bio.
Just a few days left--vote today and once per day until Friday, April 21, at 5pmPT! We`re thrilled that Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) has been nominated for the Sonoma County Tourism`s Stars of the Industry Awards in the Community Enrichment category. As an accredited 501c(3) nonprofit organization, #SCVF has given more than $40 million to 400+ local Sonoma County community organizations, funding critical needs in education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture. SCVF also has an Emergency Relief Fund to address the immediate needs of our local community impacted by a natural disaster or other emergencies in a timely manner.
Voting is limited to one ballot per person, per day. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 9 during the Stars of the Industry Awards dinner and ceremony. We appreciate being nominated and recognized for the work our vintner community does to make #SonomaCounty stronger!
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #TheProceedsMatter #SCWA
Vote online at surveymonkey.com/r/StarsOfTheIndustry2023 or see our link in bio.
Thanks to Kathryn Walt Hall and Jennifer Brown for hosting the #SCWA 2022 Lot 13 "Wine & Dine with Sonoma County`s Leading Ladies" at the gorgeous @bacawines in Healdsburg! Very special thanks to winners @southernglazersca for bidding on this lovely #SonomaCounty experience at the 2022 Sonoma County Wine Auction and supporting our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. We are grateful for your support.
Thank you to Sonoma County’s Leading Ladies for their generosity in participating in this very special Sonoma County Wine Auction lot:
Kathryn Walt Hall, @hallwines @waltwines & @bacawines
Jennifer Brown, BACA Wines
Alison Smith Story, @smithstorywines
Ana Keller, @kellerestate
Bettina Sichel, @laurelglenwine
Chantal Forthun, @flowerswinery
Courtney Foley, @foleyfoodandwinesociety
Cristina Torres, @marimarestate
Erin Brooks, @ernestvineyards
Heidi von der Mehden, @merryedwardswinery
Jasmine Hirsch, @hirschvineyards
Joy Sterling, @ironhorsevyds
Kim Stare Wallace, @drycreekvineyard
Monica Lopez, @bacchuslanding
Nicole Hitchcock, @jwinery
Shelly Rafanelli, @arafanelliwinery
#SCWA 2023 will be held September 14-16, stay tuned for your chance to bid on #SonomaCounty`s top wines and grand experiences!
#TheProceedsMatter #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
Vote today and once per day until Friday, April 21, at 5pmPT! We`re thrilled that Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) has been nominated for the Sonoma County Tourism`s Stars of the Industry Awards in the Community Enrichment category. As an accredited 501c(3) nonprofit organization, #SCVF has given more than $40 million to 400+ local Sonoma County community organizations, funding critical needs in education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture. SCVF also has an Emergency Relief Fund to address the immediate needs of our local community impacted by a natural disaster or other emergencies in a timely manner.
Voting is limited to one ballot per person, per day. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 9 during the Stars of the Industry Awards dinner and ceremony. We appreciate being nominated and recognized for the work our vintner community does to make #SonomaCounty stronger!
Vote at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StarsOfTheIndustry2023 or see our link in bio.
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #TheProceedsMatter #SCWA
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) is pleased to announce this year’s Sonoma County Wine Auction (SCWA) honorees.
James Hall and Anne Moses, founders of @patzhall are the 2023 SCWA Honorary Chairs. Stuart Bryan and @pride_wines are this year’s SCWA Vintner Honorees. Duskie Estes, chef, farmer, rancher, co-owner of @blackpigmeat_co and Executive Director of @farmtopantry, is the SCWA Chef Honoree.
The SCWA pre-auction events are planned for Thursday, September 14 through Friday, September 15. The auction will be held Saturday, September 16, at the stunning @lacremawines Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard. Event proceeds will benefit Sonoma County nonprofits. #TheProceedsMatter
Read the full story > sonomacountywineauction.com/sonoma-county-wine-auction-announces-2023-honorees/ or see our link in bio.
#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomawinecountry #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
Vote today! We`re thrilled that Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) has been nominated for the Sonoma County Tourism`s Stars of the Industry Awards in the Community Enrichment category. As an accredited 501c(3) nonprofit organization, #SCVF has given more than $40 million to 400+ local Sonoma County community organizations, funding critical needs in education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture. SCVF also has an Emergency Relief Fund to address the immediate needs of our local community impacted by a natural disaster or other emergencies in a timely manner.
Voting is open now through Friday, April 21, at 5pmPT. You may vote once every day until April 21. Voting is limited to one ballot per person, per day. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 9 during the Stars of the Industry Awards dinner and ceremony. We appreciate being nominated and recognized for the work our vintner community does to make #SonomaCounty stronger!
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #TheProceedsMatter #SCWA
Vote at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StarsOfTheIndustry2023 or see our link in bio.
Vote today! We`re thrilled that Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) has been nominated for the Sonoma County Tourism`s Stars of the Industry Awards in the Community Enrichment category.
Vote at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StarsOfTheIndustry2023 or see our link in bio.
As an accredited 501c(3) nonprofit organization, #SCVF has given more than $40 million to 400+ local Sonoma County community organizations, funding critical needs in education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture. SCVF also has an Emergency Relief Fund to address the immediate needs of our local community impacted by a natural disaster or other emergencies in a timely manner.
Voting is open now through Friday, April 21, at 5pmPT. You may vote once every day until April 21. Voting is limited to one ballot per person, per day. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 9 during the Stars of the Industry Awards dinner and ceremony. We appreciate being nominated and recognized for the work our vintner community does to make #SonomaCounty stronger!
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #TheProceedsMatter #SCWA
Our Sonoma County Wine Auction (SCWA) presents once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for bidders each September - this Williams Selyem retrospective tasting was one of the many coveted auction lots from the 2022 SCWA. Proceeds raised from the auction support nonprofit organizations in Sonoma County.
The winning bidders in attendance were all thrilled with this opportunity. Thanks so much to the guests, to @williamsselyemwinery, Bob & Heather Cabral, Jeff Mangahas, our panel moderators @andrearobinsonms and @mrnoelburgess, and the wonderful team at @barndivahealdsburg for making this possible. And thanks to @lizthach for sharing this special night with the world.
Read the full article at www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2023/03/22/the-fine-art-of-mentorship-at-williams-selyem-winery-in-sonoma/?sh=3e1f9b8358f1 or see Latest News in our link in bio.
#TheProceedsMatter #sonomawine #sonomawinecountry #sonomacounty #sipsonoma @bob_cabral_wines
We love seeing our Sonoma County Vintner Foundation beneficiary partners achieve their goals in the @pressdemo! We were lucky enough to attend the unveiling of this beautiful mural, everyone involved should be so proud of their work.
@lost_in_forestville
@a_nubbs
@kayarosestudio
@amarosaacademy
@artstartsr
#theproceedsmatter #seeyouontheotherside #amarosaacademy #artstartsr
Read the story at https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/santa-rosa-students-artists-team-up-to-create-new-mural-at-amarosa-academy/
Our team was proud to volunteer today at the @redwoodempirefoodbank weekly distribution at Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building. Our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation provides annual community grants to frontline nonprofits like this. It was great to get hands-on experience and see one of our beneficiaries in action.
#sonomawine #sipsonoma #theproceedsmatter
That`s a wrap on this year`s #GivingTuesday! Thanks to everyone who participated in the largest global day of giving. We receive so many inspirational letters of thanks from our beneficiary nonprofit organizations that we wanted to pass their sentiments on to you.
The donation portal remains open for giving at any time at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/.
#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation is still accepting #GivingTuesday donations! This critical funding addresses the immediate needs of our local community impacted by a natural disaster and other emergencies.
Make a donation and learn more at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/.
#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry
Today is #GivingTuesday! Sonoma County Vintners Foundation`s participation in this global day of giving provides Community Grants for conservation and restoration of environmentally significant land, waterways and wildlife habitats in our county.
Be part of this community collaboration. Make a donation and learn more at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/.
#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry
Today is #GivingTuesday! Sonoma County Vintners Foundation`s participation in this global day of giving provides sustainable funding for our Health & Human Services Community Grant recipients.
Make a donation and learn more at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/.
#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry
Only one day until #GivingTuesday on November 29! Our beneficiaries who receive Community Grants from Sonoma County Vintners Foundation to buy books for children in our area are always thrilled to show off the results.
Make a donation and learn more at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/.
#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry
