The newly-formed Rogue Valley Vintners (RVV) association is pleased to have the opportunity to keep the community informed about our marketing and outreach efforts in the Rogue Valley.

RVV was formed early in 2018 in order to align our valley’s wineries, vineyards, and community partners to collectively market the Rogue Valley as a premier wine producer and as a top wine discovery destination.

With Ashland anchoring our south and Crater Lake our north, we lie in a valley teeming with qualities that draw visitors. Because of our beautiful region and its natural assets, we’re able to grow world-class fruit which is the foundational element in producing consistently award-winning wines. Our wines have been stealing the show on the world stage and are now casting a bright spotlight on the Rogue Valley!

As you may have heard, the Rogue Valley has been named a top wine destination by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Travel Channel, and Sunset magazine among others.

RVV has elected a strong, diverse board of directors who will be at the helm of this journey.

Our slate of officers is:

• Ross Allen, President, 2 Hawk Winery
• Ashley Cates, Vice President, Agate Ridge Vineyard & Bayer Family Estate
• Chad Day, Treasuer, RoxyAnn Winery

Board Members:

• Ashley Campanella, EdenVale Winery
• Darius Price, Quady North
• Barbara Steele, Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden
• Joe Ginet, Plaisance Ranch
• Dan Marca, DANCIN Vineyards
• Cal Schmidt, Schmidt Family Vineyards
• Dionne Irvine, Irvine & Roberts Vineyards
• Scott Steingraber, Kriselle Cellars
• Kara Olmo, Wooldridge Creek Winery

In addition to our esteemed board of leading wine industry professionals, RVV has a strong team of community partners including, Asante, Neuman Hotel Group, Travel Southern Oregon, Travel Medford, Travel Ashland, Travel Grants Pass and all the regional Chambers of Commerce.

Through this community support and initial membership drive, RVV has hired Scion Advisors to craft our strategic plan along with Lookout Marketing to develop our branding. Both agencies have worked successfully within the wine and tourism industry for many years. Lookout has branded Travel Oregon, Travel Southern Oregon, Travel Grants Pass, Oregon Wine Month, Feast Portland and others.

Needless to say, we are a passionate group of grass roots farmers, vintners, winery owners, ranchers, tour operators, and Rogue Valley ambassadors who want to market our valley as the premier wine destination it is.

For more information and membership, please visit www.rvv.wine.

Ross Allen & Ashley Cates