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
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.
We at the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) would like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to our participating vintners, SCWA guests, auction bidders, production team, event and dinner venue hosts, sponsors, culinary partners and grant beneficiary representatives. We can`t raise this critical funding for nonprofits in our community without your help. We hope to see you all again next year!
SAVE THE DATE: Sonoma County Wine Auction, September 19-21, 2024
Thank you to our generous event and dinner hosts and sponsors!
@lacremawines
@rsvineyards
@bricoleurvineyards
@bob_cabral_wines
@pride_wines
@blackpigmeat_co
@tricorbraunwinepak
@siliconvalleybank
@sgwinespirits
@americanagcredit
@sonomacounty
@sonomajetcenter
@wrightcontracting
@crosscountrymortgagesonoma
@bmwusa
@wineshipping
@govino
@pure_luxury_transportation
@theposhprivy
@recology
@wine_spectator
@pressdemo
@diablomagazine
@napasonomamag
@thekrush 95.9 FM
@sjspotlight
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) is pleased to announce that its annual Sonoma County Wine Auction (SCWA) has raised over $1.3 million. These proceeds will fund next year’s SCVF Community Grants for nonprofit organizations in the areas of education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture as well as the Emergency Relief Fund. The 2023 SCWA was held at the breathtaking La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard on September 16, 2023. Since the auction’s inception more than $41 million has been raised, directly benefiting Sonoma County community members in need.
Read the full story: https://sonomacountywineauction.com/2023-sonoma-county-wine-auction-raises-over-1-point-3-million/
Thank you to our generous event and dinner hosts and sponsors!
@lacremawines
@rsvineyards
@bricoleurvineyards
@bob_cabral_wines
@pride_wines
@blackpigmeat_co
@tricorbraunwinepak
@siliconvalleybank
@sgwinespirits
@americanagcredit
@sonomacounty
@sonomajetcenter
@wrightcontracting
@crosscountrymtg
@bmwusa
@wineshipping
@govino
@pure_luxury_transportation
@theposhprivy
@recology
@wine_spectator
@pressdemo
@diablomagazine
@napasonomamag
@thekrush
@sjspotlight
Photo credit: Bob McClenahan
Thanks so much to @rsvineyards for hosting an amazing Best. Party. Ever. ahead of the 2023 Sonoma County Wine Auction and to all of our auction guests, vintners, chefs, partners, sponsors and community members! A good time was had by all as they tasted delicious wines, dined on a wide selection of dishes and danced the night away. Remember to bid high and bid often at today`s main event, benefiting Sonoma County Vintners Foundation and numerous nonprofits throughout #SonomaCounty.
Thanks to @bobmc for the beautiful photos!
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Thank you to our SCWA sponsors & partners!
@lacremawines
@rsvineyards
@tricorbraunwinepak
@siliconvalleybank
@sgwinespirits
@americanagcredit
@sonomacounty
@sonomajetcenter
@wrightcontracting
@crosscountrymtg
@bmwusa
@wineshipping
@govino
@pure_luxury_transportation
@theposhprivy
@recology
@wine_spectator
@pressdemo
@diablomagazine
@napasonomamag
@thekrush
@sjspotlight
We had an amazing kick-off to this year`s Sonoma County Wine Auction with extraordinary vintner dinners hosted by our wonderful partners @patzhall and @barndivahealdsburg, @bricoleurvineyards and @bob_cabral_wines, Browne Family Wines with @cirqestate & @chev_wines, and @pride_wines with @blackpigmeat_co. Thank you very much for your generosity! We`re looking forward to the main auction event, where guests will raise their paddles to benefit our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, supporting numerous #SonomaCounty nonprofits annually.
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #theproceedsmatter
Thank you to our SCWA sponsors & partners!
@lacremawines
@rsvineyards
@tricorbraunwinepak
@siliconvalleybank
@sgwinespirits
@americanagcredit
@sonomacounty
@sonomajetcenter
@wrightcontracting
@crosscountrymortgagesonoma
@bmwusa
@wineshipping
@govino
@pure_luxury_transportation
@theposhprivy
@recology
@wine_spectator
@pressdemo
@diablomagazine
@napasonomamag
@thekrush
@sjspotlight
Thanks so much to Laura Levy Shatkin and @napasonomamag for this amazing article entitled "Champions of Community: The Sonoma County Vintners and its foundation drive positive change throughout the region." The article features our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation and the local nonprofits supported by our vintner community, sponsor partners and donors.
In Laura`s words: "Sonoma County Vintners is one of the greatest champions of community support across the wine landscape."
Read the article in the latest issue of Napa Sonoma Magazine trendmag2.trendoffset.com/publication/?m=8309&i=801759&p=42&ver=html5 or see link to Latest News in bio.
#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #theproceedsmatter #SCWA
Join us for our Vintners Voice show on Tuesday, 9/12 at 5:00pm on #TheDrivewithSteveJaxon on #WineCountryRadio 95.5FM! SCV Executive Director Michael Haney will be joined by this year`s Sonoma County Wine Auction Vintner Honoree Stuart Bryan of @pride_wines. They will discuss the upcoming Sonoma County Wine Auction events scheduled for September 14-16 and how the money raised at the auction will benefit local nonprofits via our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation.
Tune in to 95.5FM or listen live at thedrive955.com.
#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #vintnersvoice #SCWA
Join us at Best. Party. Ever. on Friday, September 15, 6-9pm at the beautiful @rsvineyards for a fabulous evening of multicultural experiences, live music, exceptional wine, delicious food and live music on The Rodney Strong Concert Green. This fantastic party kicks off our annual Sonoma County Wine Auction being held on September 16, which funds Community Grants and the Emergency Relief Fund from our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. You can join us at the party, even if you can`t make it to the auction!
Get your tickets today at sonomacountywineauction.com or see link in bio.
#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #theproceedsmatter #SCWA
Thanks to our SCWA hosts and sponsors!
@lacremawines
@rsvineyards
@tricorbraunwinepak
@siliconvalleybank
@sgwinespirits
@americanagcredit
@sonomacounty
@sonomajetcenter
@wrightcontracting
@crosscountrymortgagesonoma
@bmwusa
@wineshipping
@govino
@pure_luxury_transportation
@theposhprivy
@recology
Congratulations to Prema Kerollis, General Manager and Co-Founder of @threestickswines and @headhighwines, on becoming the first recipient of the new Wine Business Leadership Award from Sonoma County Vintners and The Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. This new partnership award between SCV and WBI will recognize an individual annually who demonstrates great wine business leadership, vision, innovation, inspiration and impactful service to the Sonoma County community.
Read the full story at sonomawine.com/new-wine-business-leadership-award-recipient-announced/ or see our latest news link in bio.
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@premajustprema
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Preview the 2023 Sonoma County Wine Auction Live Auction Lots! Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (#SCVF) is excited to share the fabulous live auction lots for the upcoming Sonoma County Wine Auction (#SCWA) to be held on September 16, 2023 at the beautiful @lacremawines at Saralee’s Vineyard. Bid on rare, sought-after wine collections and exceptional private experiences and excursions, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits – more than 430 organizations have been assisted to date. Tickets to the three days of festivities and the live lot preview are available at sonomacountywineauction.com/ or see link in bio.
For those not able to join us in person absentee bidding is available!
#TheProceedsMatter #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation is pleased to announce a distribution of $550,000 for 55 Community Grants to Sonoma County nonprofits that work across the areas of education & literacy, health & human services, the environment and arts & culture.
Read the full story and learn how the tremendous support and generosity of the Sonoma County wine community is making a difference in #SonomaCounty - link in bio.
#sonomawine #sonomawinecountry #sonomawinegivesback #sonomacountywine #theproceedsmatter
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Join Sonoma County’s generous winemakers and chefs September 14-16 at the Sonoma County Wine Auction. Bid on the region’s top wines and once-in-a-lifetime experiences — all while making a powerful impact on the lives of those in our county who are in the most need. The #SCWA weekend events package for the three days of festivities is available now at sonomacountywineauction.com.
#TheProceedsMatter #ThePowerOfGiving #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry
You`re Invited to Experience the Power of Giving! Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Sonoma County Wine Auction happening September 14-16. Join Sonoma County’s generous winemakers and chefs and bid on the region’s top wines and once-in-a-lifetime experiences — all while making a powerful impact on the lives of those in our county who are in the most need. Proceeds will benefit an array of #SonomaCounty nonprofits via our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation.
Get tickets now at sonomacountywineauction.com or see link in bio.
#SCWA #TheProceedsMatter #ThePowerOfGiving #sonomawine #sonomawinegivesback #sonomacountywine #wineauction
You`re Invited to Experience the Power of Giving! Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Sonoma County Wine Auction happening September 14-16. Join Sonoma County’s generous winemakers and chefs and bid on the region’s top wines and once-in-a-lifetime experiences — all while making a powerful impact on the lives of those in our county who are in the most need. Proceeds will benefit an array of #SonomaCounty nonprofits via our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation.
Get tickets now at sonomacountywineauction.com/ or see link in bio.
#SCWA #TheProceedsMatter #ThePowerOfGiving #sonomawine #sonomawinegivesback #sonomacountywine #wineauction
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
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
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.
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