2023 SCWA HONORARY CHAIRS
James Hall and Anne Moses, Founders of Patz & Hall
James Hall and Anne Moses founded Patz & Hall with Donald & Heather Patz and turned it into one of California’s most highly regarded wineries with a celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard wines. The winery is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Founder and Head Winemaker James Hall has crafted every vintage of Patz & Hall since 1988, instilling the wines with his own boldness, imagination and trademark perfectionism. James’ legacy is also about the lasting relationships he has built with renowned growers from the finest vineyards throughout California such as Charlie Chenoweth, Lee and George Martinelli, Larry and Chris Hyde, Gary and Mark Pisoni and so many other great growers.
Founder Anne Moses has brought a unique perspective to the winemaking and the sales and marketing of Patz & Hall wines. As a gifted enologist, who spent over a quarter century helping to craft Patz & Hall’s acclaimed portfolio of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, and as the winery’s president from 1988 until 2005, Anne helped shape Patz & Hall’s success. Most recently, Anne worked with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates as their Director of Luxury representing their international luxury wine portfolio. She has graciously shared her industry expertise serving on several wine industry boards and currently serves on the Sonoma County Vintners board of directors.
2023 VINTNER HONOREES
Stuart Bryan and Pride Mountain Vineyards
Stuart Bryan and Pride Mountain Vineyards have been long-time supporters of the Sonoma County Wine Auction. Pride Mountain Vineyards was founded in 1990 by Jim and Carolyn Pride and since 2004 has been owned by their children Suzanne Pride Bryan and Steve Pride. Pride Mountain wines have been served at the White House 33 times since their wines were first poured at the 50th Anniversary of NATO dinner in 1999, across five administrations. Robert Parker, Jr. included Pride Mountain Vineyards as one of 22 California wineries in his book The World’s Greatest Wine Estates. The winery has produced over 30 vintages from their estate grown fruit at 2,100 feet of elevation at their vineyard site atop the Mayacamas Mountains.
After 30 years in national wine sales, including over two decades at Pride Mountain Vineyards, Stuart Bryan transitioned from his position as Director of National Sales in July 2014 to the role of Vintner Ambassador. In this position, Stuart travels extensively with his wife and winery co-owner, Suzanne Pride Bryan, to further the winery’s philanthropic efforts at the nation’s finest and most prestigious charity wine events, while bringing awareness of Pride wines to new fans. “I’m really enjoying being able to get out into the wine-loving community, not only to represent the winery, but also to be able to make a difference in people’s lives through the fundraising done at these great events,” said Stuart Bryan. He also generously has served for two terms on the Sonoma County Vintners board of directors.
2023 CHEF HONOREE
Duskie Estes, Owner of Black Pig Meat Co. and Executive Director of Farm to Pantry
Duskie Estes and her husband, John Stewart, were chef proprietors of ZAZU Kitchen+Farm for nearly two decades, garnering numerous awards during that time. The restaurant was included in the San Francisco Michelin Guide for over a decade and rated as a Top 50 restaurant in the Bay Area by San Francisco Magazine. They now operate Black Pig Meat Co. and their food truck, The Black Piglet, which is a welcome sight at Sonoma County events and parties. Duskie is the Executive Director of Farm to Pantry, a gleaning non-profit in Sonoma County, rescuing produce from over 300 farms and backyards with 500+ volunteers and sharing with families fighting food injustice through 100+ community partners.
SONOMA COUNTY VINTNERS FOUNDATION
The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation cultivates a vibrant and diverse Sonoma County by elevating lives through charitable events and philanthropic giving. Our fundraising efforts have a direct impact in the areas of education & literacy, health & human services, the environment and arts & culture. Through our Community Grants program and our Emergency Relief Fund, we have the ability to impact all needs, ranging from the immediate to the long term.
BIG HEARTS AND MINDS
Make a one-time donation to the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation or become a SCVF Changemaker, one of our monthly donor heroes providing sustainable funding for the nonprofits we support. Contributions may also be made payable and mailed to: Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, 400 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 500, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
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.
#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomawinecountry #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
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
#GivingTuesday is always a joyful time for us at Sonoma County Vintners Foundation - there is still time for you to be a part of this global celebration of community giving on November 29! Your donation funds our Community Grants in education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture, as well as our Emergency Relief Fund.
Make a donation and learn more at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/ or see our link in bio.
#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry
#GivingTuesday is November 29! This global day of giving shines a light on the Health & Human Services Community Grants awarded by Sonoma County Vintners Foundation annually to local nonprofits who are helping the most vulnerable residents in our area.
Make a donation and see recent grant recipients at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/.
#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry
#GivingTuesday is November 29! "Education & Literacy" is just one of four community grant designations used by Sonoma County Vintners Foundation to award Community Grants to local nonprofits each year.
Make a donation and see recent grant recipients at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/ or see our link in bio.
#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry
#GivingTuesday is November 29! We’re proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving to make Sonoma County stronger. Funds raised during this campaign will be used by Sonoma County Vintners Foundation our annual Community Grants and Emergency Relief Fund, offering sustainable support for long-term programs and short-term needs.
See how to submit a donation and read inspirational stories of community collaboration at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/ or see our link in bio.
#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry
Thanks to 65° and 57° Magazine for featuring photos from this year`s Sonoma County Wine Auction and highlighting the $1.8 million raised for the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation to continue to support #SonomaCounty nonprofits. Can`t wait to see you all at next year`s #SCWA, September 14-16, 2023! #TheProceedsMatter
See the full story at https://issuu.com/65-57-degree/docs/57_65_fall_2022_issuu/2?ff
#sonomawine #sonomawinecountry @65degreemagazine
@johncurleyauctions
@sidebysideyouth
