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Sonoma County Vintners Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Clay Mauritson

President
Sonoma County Vintners

Mauritson Wines

Mark Malpiede

President
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation

Ernest Vineyards

Carmen Castaldi

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Courtney Foley

Vice President
Sonoma County Vintners

Foley Family Wines

Dr. Ray Johnson*

Sonoma State University

Board Members

Erin Brooks

Ernest Vineyards & Grand Cru Custom Crush

Stuart Bryan

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Richard Idell*

Idell Family Vineyards & Dickenson, Peatman and Fogarty

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

*Community Seat

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Visit Region Sonoma through the end of the year and check out their schedule of featured #SonomaCounty winery takeovers. Winery partners are on site to pour a splash of their favorite wines for you. Drop-ins welcome!

See details at drinkregion.com

@drinkregion 
@martinelliwinery 
@koblerestate 
@beldenbarns 
@trombettawines 
@convenebydankosta
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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
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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
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Join us for #WinemakerWednesday at @themathesonhbg on September 20, 5:00-6:00pm! Mark McWilliams of @aristawinery will be pouring complimentary tastings of their highly-rated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, paired with small bites from The Matheson's kitchen (also complimentary!). Guests must be 21+ to enjoy Winemaker Wednesday.

NEW SHOW ALERT! Immediately after Winemaker Wednesday at 6:00pm on September 20, Mark McWilliams will join Chef @dustinvalette and SCV Executive Director Michael Haney for our very first Vine, Wine & Dine radio show on @crntalk! Listen live at crntalk.com/crn1/.

#vinewinedine #sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry
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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!

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma #theproceedsmatter #SCWA

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
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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
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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
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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
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@ernestvineyards and @foleyfoodandwinesociety, both of whom are participating in the upcoming Sonoma County Wine Auction, have created an opportunity for anyone to support our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) the week of September 11-17, whether they are visiting Sonoma County or enjoying the last days of summer at home. SCVF provides annual Community Grants and Emergency Relief Funding to Sonoma County nonprofits. Take advantage of these limited-time offers and change a life in #SonomaCounty!

See full details at sonomawine.com or see link in bio.

#SCWA #TheProceedsMatter #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma

@Ernest Vineyards and @Foley Family Wines, both of whom are participating in the upcoming Sonoma County Wine Auction, have created an opportunity for anyone to support our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) the week of September 11-17, whether they are visiting Sonoma County or enjoying the last days of summer at home. SCVF provides annual Community Grants and Emergency Relief Funding to Sonoma County nonprofits. Take advantage of these limited-time offers and change a life in #SonomaCounty!

See full details at https://sonomawine.com/

#SCWA #TheProceedsMatter #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma 

@bansheewines 
@chalkhillestate 
@chateaustjean
@ferraricarano 
@foleysonomawine
@lancasterestate
@rickshawwines
@rothwines 
@sebastianiwines
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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
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Join us September 6, 5-6pm, with @thesettingwines for #WinemakerWednesdays at @themathesonhbg! Winemaker Jesse Katz was the first winemaker to make the Forbes “30 under 30” list - come taste his #SonomaCounty wines, paired with small bites, and meet some new wine-loving friends.

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
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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.

@winebizssu 
@premajustprema 

#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #sipsonoma
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Pick up a bottle of your favorite #SonomaCounty Cabernet to celebrate #InternationalCabernetDay on August 31 - then pick up a few more to enjoy with anything you're putting on the grill this #LaborDay weekend! Whether you choose Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc, we're sure it will be delicious.

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
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New this year! A limited number of Best. Party. Ever. single event tickets for Friday, September 15, 6-9pm are available for Sonoma County Wine Auction supporters who would like to join the festivities but are unable to attend the full weekend of #SCWA events. Join Sonoma County’s top vintners 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. 

Get your tickets today at sonomacountywineauction.com/scwa-events-schedule/#best-party-ever or see link in bio.

#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #theproceedsmatter
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The Drive with Steve Jaxon has moved to WineCountryRadio on 95.5FM! To kick off our first Vintners Voice show on Tuesday, 8/29 at 5:00pm, SCV Executive Director Michael Haney is thrilled to welcome James Hall, a Founder of @patzhall. Patz & Hall is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. We are especially excited to have James on the show because both he and Anne Moses, who is also a founder of Patz & Hall, are this year's Sonoma County Wine Auction's Honorary Chairs! The Sonoma County Wine Auction will be held September 14-16.

Tune in to 95.5FM or listen live at thedrive955.com.

#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #vintnersvoice #SCWA
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Join us August 23, 5-6pm, with @ernestvineyards for #WinemakerWednesdays at @themathesonhbg ! Ernest Vineyards specializes in site-specific wines. Some sites are valley floor, some are on hillsides - all are considered cold-climate. 

We'll see you there with a few of their #SonomaCounty wines and tasty bites to perfectly complement them.

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sipsonoma
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Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions. SCV represents over 250 wineries throughout the county. The organization actively promotes Sonoma County through educational programming; advocates for its members at local, state and federal levels; and contributes to the local communities through the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. Sonoma County Wine Auction, its annual fundraiser, benefits nonprofit organizations throughout the region.

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