THE WINE INSTITUTE

 Carolyn Wente has been elected as the 2O14-2O15 Board Chairman.  She is the CEO of Wente Family Estates in Livermore and the fifth Wente family member to serve as a Wine Institute Chairman.  The election was held at Wine Institute’s 8Oth Annual Meeting of Members where other board officers elected, including Greg Coleman of E&J Gallo Winery in Modesto, First Vice Chairman; Margie Healy of Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, Second Vice Chairman; Steve Lohr of J.Lohr Vineyards & Wines in San Jose, Treasurer; and Chris Indelicato of Delicato Family Vineyards in Napa, Secretary.  ROBERT P. (BOBBY) KOCH is President and CEO.