Sonoma County Winegrape Commission

The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission was established in 2006 as a non-profit marketing and educational organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier grape growing regions. With more than 1,800 growers, SCWC’s goal is to increase awareness and recognition of the quality and diversity of Sonoma County’s grapes and wines through dynamic marketing and educational programs targeted to wine consumers around the world.

Commissioners:

John Balletto, Russian River Valley, Chairman
Steve Sangiacomo, Sonoma Valley, Vice Chairman
Richard Mounts, Dry Creek Valley, Secretary/Treasurer
Duff Bevill, Dry Creek Valley, past Chairman
Joe Dutton, Russian River Valley
Mark Houser, Alexander Valley
Pete Opatz, Sonoma County
Mike Rowan, Dry Creek Valley
Jim Murphy, Alexander Valley
Richard Rued, Dry Creek Valley
Rhonda Smith, Public Member

Alternates:

Kevin Barr, Alexander Valley
Tim Carl, Knights Valley
Vicki Michalczyk, Russian River Valley
Bill Munselle, Alexander Valley
Wells Wagner, Sonoma Valley(Bennett Valley)
Chris Bowen, Sonoma Valley
Mark Pasternak, Marin County
Brad Petersen, Dry Creek Valley
Jim Reed, Alexander Valley
Steve Thomas, Sonoma Valley

Management:

Nick Frey, President
frey@sonomawinegrape.org
707-522-5861

Larry Levine, Vice President Marketing & Communications
larry.levine@sonomawinegrape.org
707-522-5863

Ginger Baker, Grower Outreach
info@sonomawinegrape.org
707-522-5864

Judy Tuhtan, Sustainable Practices Coordinator
ipm@sonomawinegrape.org
707-522-5862