Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) and Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) today announced that Executive Director Michael Haney will step down in September 2025, marking the close of a highly impactful era of leadership and a transformative chapter in the organization’s history.  SCV will be led and supported by its Board, including SCV Board President, Prema Kerollis, General Manager of Three Sticks Winery; and Alexandra O’Gorman, SCVF President, Vice President of Community Relations for Foley Family Wines and Spirits, until a new executive director is identified. “Michael has always led with commitment and heart,” remarked SCV Board President Prema Kerollis. “His passion, relationships, and deep care for SCV, SCVF, and the Sonoma County wine community have left a lasting mark. We are deeply grateful for his tremendous contributions and wish him the very best in his next chapter.”   Over nearly eleven years leading SCV and SCVF

In this episode, George interviews Michael Haney, Executive Director of Sonoma County Vintners. They discuss Haney’s upbringing in Nashville, TN, how he first entered the wine industry almost 35 years ago by helping run Nashville’s Wine Auction, meeting his wife, Juliana Martinelli of Martinelli Winery, and eventually moving to Sonoma County. Around the same time, Haney began his career with the Sonoma County Vintners (SCV). They also dive into the work that SCV does, including their commitment to their members, their community involvement through the SCV Foundation, and their political advocacy for the wine industry. These days, Haney is going live on the SCV radio show Vine, Wine & Dine (https://vinewineanddine.blogspot.com), which airs every other Wednesday at The Matheson, and preparing for the Sonoma County Wine Celebration and Auction (https://winecelebration.sonomawine.com) on September 19-21.

Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is excited to announce their new “Wine Is Us” multimedia campaign as part of their ongoing efforts to advocate for and promote Sonoma County wines to the world. The “Wine is Us” campaign is designed to increase awareness of the many comprehensive benefits of moderate wine consumption, as reported in reputable medical studies. It will also invite consumers to enjoy positive personal interactions that may result from sharing a glass of wine with friends and family, emphasizing the more positive social, mental and physical health impacts. SCV’s new campaign will begin over the 2024 holiday season and expand throughout 2025 on various media platforms including radio, social media, digital display, and more.  A dedicated web page will be created that will feature news articles and studies highlighting wine’s social engagement benefits. “Our ‘Wine Is Us’ campaign is designed to provide a positive an

Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is pleased and excited to announce their new comprehensive member partnership with Wine Industry Network (WIN). This new partnership between SCV and WIN is designed to provide SCV Winery Members and SCV Affiliate Members with new benefits and discounts to WIN’s extensive programs, WIN membership, and WIN Expo, its Annual North Coast Wine Industry Trade Show and Conference. SCV is the Featured Association Sponsor for the 2024 WIN EXPO, scheduled for December 5 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds & Event Center in Santa Rosa. In addition, increased exposure and visibility for programs, events, and member services for both organizations will be activated throughout 2025 as another key partnership benefit. “Sonoma County Vintners has always been proud and honored to work with our friend George Christie and his fantastic team at WIN,” said SCV Executive Director Michael Haney. “Through this new enhanced partnership, SCV will expand acce

To protect the health and safety of trade partners and vintners, the 6th annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction, presented by American AgCredit, will be held in an online format for the first time. This year, members of the trade can participate in the auction in a virtual format. Trade members can access these one-of-a-kind lots with a one-click bidding process starting Tuesday, June 16, and concluding on Thursday, June 18. The Sonoma County Barrel Auction features lots that are only available once. “Over the years of producing this exceptional barrel auction we have had to miss some of our partners in the trade due to scheduling conflicts. While we would have loved to host all of our trade guests here in Sonoma County, we look forward to connecting with them from the comfort of their home,” says Sonoma County Vintners Executive Director Michael Haney. “These incredible auction lots are not to be missed and we are thrilled to have the virtual format to offer.” Ame