Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association Reflects On 2018

LIVERMORE, CA – At its recent annual meeting, the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association members recognized contributions and looked back on the achievements of 2018, including the introduction of Wine & Wags, a new annual event for wine lovers and their dogs, and other marketing efforts.

The LVWA also announced the launch of its refreshed logo and website and plans for a delegation of winery proprietors and winemakers to visit with national media in New York.

Led by Executive Director Chris Chandler, the LVWA presented the following member awards to recognize exemplary partnership and support:

• Winery Member of the Year: Longevity Wines (accepted by Phil Long, owner/winemaker)
• Community Partner of the Year: City of Livermore (accepted by Mayor John Marchand)
• Affiliate Member of the Year: Black Tie Transportation (accepted by Bill Wheeler, president)

Livermore Mayor John Marchand also installed the LVWA 2019-2020 Board of Directors. Alexandra Henkelman, owner and winemaker at Omega Road Winery, will serve as president of the board.

Other board members include:

• Gina Cardera, Garre’ Vineyard & Winery (Vice President);
• Debbie Cristiano, Page Mill Winery (Secretary);
• Lisa Maier, Las Positas Vineyards (Treasurer);
• Kathy Liske el Sol Winery (AMAC Chair);
• Amy Hoopes, Wente Family Estates (Past President);
• Holger Hornisch, Wood Family Vineyards
• Heather McGrail, McGrail Vineyards & Winery
• Harry Galles, Galles Vineyard
• Jordan Wente, Winemakers Studio
• Lindsay Knight, Murrieta’s Well
• Ian O’Leary, Spirited Packaging
• Rhiannon Eddy, The Purple Orchid

The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association supports wineries, growers and members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area through educational and marketing programs.

ALSO GOING ON NEARBY:

• Elks Lodge Crab Feed 2019: Livermore
• Inaugural 'Bubbles & Bacon' Event 2019: Downtown Pleasanton
• Firefighter Career Expo 2019: Livermore
• Livermore Valley Half Marathon & Downtown Fest 2019: Livermore

--Group image courtesy of Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association; Photo of Phil and Debra Long, owners of Longevity Wines (Winery Member of the Year) via Longevity Wines.