Membership

Welcome current and prospective members of the Russian River Valley Winegrowers

We are a community of farmers and winemakers promoting the exceptional grapes and world-renowned wines reflective of the diversity within the Russian River Valley AVA. We are multi-generational stewards of our land and natural resources, continuously innovating sustainable practices for the future in our premier region known for its distinctive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other grape varieties.

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Team Members

Jesslyn Jackson
Executive Director

Amy Tesconi
Marketing & PR Consultant

Board Members

President	Mari Jones, Emeritus Vineyards	Grower 2nd Term: 2025-2027
1st Vice President	Tessa Gorsuch, Martinelli Vineyards & Winery	Grower, 1^st Term: 2024-2026
2nd Vice President	Leslie Renaud	Winery, 1st Term: 2024-2026
Treasurer	Michelle Crosbie, Moss Adams	At-Large, 1st Term: 2025-2027
Secretary	Erica Odden, Rodney Strong Vineyards	Grower, 2nd Term: 2025-2027

Directors

Alexia Pellegrini, Pellegrini-Olivet Lane Vineyards	Winery, 1st Term: 2025-2027
David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars	Legacy Seat for 2025
Herb Rowland, Balletto Vineyards	Winery, 1st Term: 2025-2027
Christopher L. Strieter, Senses Wines	Winery, 1st Term: 2024-2025
Geoffrey Thompson, Notre Vue Estate	Winery, 1st Term: 2024-2026
Geoffrey Thompson, Notre Vue Estate	Grower, 2nd Term: 2025-2027
Nick Wolfe, Silicon Valley Bank	At-Large, 2nd Term: 2024-2026

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Jake Martini, Taft Street Winery

Clark Lystra, Betty Ann Vineyard

Mike Sullivan, Benovia Winery

Chris Crispo, Bush Crispo Vineyards

Gio Balistreri, Russian River Vineyards

Clay Gantz, Gantz Family Vineyards

Rod Berglund, Joseph Swan Vineyards

Chris Donatiello, C. Donatiello Winery

Randy Luginbill, Silverado Sonoma Vineyards, LLC

John Holdredge, Holdredge Wines

Nick Leras, Nick Leras Vineyards

Steve Dutton, Dutton Brothers Farming & Dutton Ranch

Valerie Wathen, Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Bob Cabral, Bob Cabral Wines

Merry Edwards, Merry Edwards Wines

Lee Martinelli, Jr. Martinelli farms, Inc.

Ellen Mack, Russian Hill Estate Winery

Kirk Lokka, Emeritus Vineyards

Hector Bedolla, Crop Production Services

Warren Dutton, Dutton Ranch

Saralee McClelland Kunde, Richard’s Grove & Saralee’s Vineyard

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The annual membership dues is based on the amount of Russian River Valley grapes SOLD or CRUSHED from the most recent vintage. The membership rates are broken down into five tiers, which are listed below: