Mission Statement and Commissioners

The Organization
The Mendocino Wingergrape and Wine Commission (MWWC) is a California State Agency formed under California State Law (SB303) in 2006 by the grape growers and wineries in Mendocino County (Crush District 1). It is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members in accordance with its bylaws and with the guidance of the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Commissioners 2007-2008

Ed Berry, Jr.,  Grower - Chairman    P:  707-462-1571   Email:  edsred56@yahoo.com

Rich Schaefers, Grower - Vice Chairman   P:  707-485-7065   Email:  lm1chase@inreach.com
Gary Smith,  Grower - Treasurer   P:  707-467-1264   Email: gsmith@pacific.net
Bob Nye,  Vintner - Secretary   P:  707-895-3202   Email:  bob@goldeneyewinery.com
Peter Chevalier,  Grower   P:  707-485-7463   Email:  chevallj@ah.org
Arnaud Weyrich,  Vintner   P:  707-895-2288   Email:  aweyrich@roedererestate.net
Julia Conway,  Public Member   P: 707-961-0334      Email:  jckendrick@earthlink.net
Rich Parducci,  Vintner   P:  707-462-2423   Email:  rich@mcnabridge.com
Edward Wallo,  Vintner   P:  707-894-9177   Email:  yvcellars@pacific.net
Norma Gibson,  Grower   P:  707-462-2208  Email:  mn_gibson@yahoo.com
Fred Buonanno,  Grower -     P: 707-391-7301   Email:  fredrb@philoridge.com

Mission Statement
The Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission (MWWC) is a unique partnership of California vintners and winegrape growers dedicated to enhancing the quality image and the market demand for the wine grapes and wines of Mendocino County while maintaining respect for the local environment.

Bylaws

To view the approved bylaws please click [here]