Miner Family Winery promoted Michelle Shafrir to head winemaker. She has been assistant winemaker for almost five years.
Wine Institute elected Rick Tegner, president/ceo, Jackson Family Wines, chairman; Russell Lange of LangeTwins Family Vineyards& Winery, first vice chairman; Matt Galloof E. & J. Gallo Winery, second vice chairman; Robin Baggettof Alpha Omega Winery and Tolosa Winery, treasurer; and Alex Ryanof The Duckhorn Portfolio, secretary.
National Conference of State Liquor Administrators elects SAtephanie Strauss of Iowa president, Travis Hill of Virginia 1st vp; Steven Marks of Oregon, 2nd vp; Ernest Legier of Louisiana, third vp. Thomas Philpott of Florida is the immediate past president.