Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance Name New Board of Directors for 2010
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance Name New Board of Directors for 2010
Michael Muscardini, president of the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA), announced recently the installment of Philip Coturri of Enterprise Vineyards, Mike Pucci of Sangiacomo Vineyards, Michael Crain of Blakeslee & Crain Vineyard Advisors and Brokers, and Mark Stornetta of Alain Pinel Realtors as the organization's newest board members.
In addition to the above new members, Muscardini, of Muscardini Cellars, will serve his second year as president, Bruce England remains vice president, and Stornetta will serve as treasurer, while Pucci becomes the secretary.
“I'm thrilled to have the full support of the SVVGA's Board as I start my second year as president. With the new Board in place for 2010 we will do great things for the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers. This year our focus is leadership both in our local community and beyond.” said Muscardini.
Outgoing members, including Carlo Cavallo of Meritage Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Susan Reber of Mission Hills Mortgage, Marjorie MacLeod of Indian Springs Ranch and MacLeod Family Winery, and Vickie Mulas of Mulas Family Vineyards and Alta Vista Vineyards. Grant Raeside, Executive Director of SVVGA, added, “They have collectively given over 13 years of service and we are grateful for the integral roles that Carlo, Susan, Marjorie, and Vickie played in advancing the charter of our organization, the image of Sonoma Valley Grapes and Wines, and the charitable efforts of our foundation.”
The 2010 SVVGA board also includes: Eva Bertran - Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards; Art Fichtenberg – Fichtenberg Vineyards; Squire Fridell - GlenLyon Vineyards & Winery; Jens Hoj - Member-at-Large, El Dorado Hotel and Kitchen; Tom Menzies - Pasatiempo Vineyard; Mike Pucci, Sangiacomo Vineyards; Jennifer Scott - Chateau St. Jean; and Peter Spann – Spann Vineyards.
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA) is a non-profit trade organization serving over 500 vintners, growers and associates who share a mission to promote awareness of Sonoma Valley’s grapes, wine, terroir and history as the birthplace of the California wine industry.
The Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Foundation (SVVGF) is a non-profit organization that has raised over $6,000,000 for local Sonoma Valley charities through Sonoma Valley Wine Country Weekend. To learn more about the SVVGA and SVVGF, visit www.sonomavalleywine.com or call 707-935-0803.