Gina Molinaro-Cardera was Honored as 2025 Member of the Year
January 26, 2026 (Livermore, CA) — The Livermore Valley Wine Community (LVWC) welcomed its new 2026-2027 board of directors during its recent annual meeting. This esteemed group of winery, vineyard and local affiliate business proprietors will oversee the direction of the organization and its support of the members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area. The LVWC is dedicated to advancing, protecting and promoting the quality wines, vineyards and experiences of the Livermore Valley Wine Community.
“We are thrilled to welcome our new board members, whose expertise and perspectives will help advance our goals and strengthen our commitment to being a world-class wine region that pairs award-winning wines with family-style hospitality,” said Brandi Lombardi, Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Wine Community. “Their leadership will be integral as we continue to drive awareness of all that the Livermore Valley Wine Community has to offer to wine lovers across the Bay Area and beyond.”
BART Board President Melissa Hernandez installed the LVWC 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Board members include:
President – Wai-Ken Wong, HLW Vineyard
Past President – Gina Molinaro-Cardera, Garré Vineyard & Winery
Vice President – Karl Wente, Wente Vineyards
Treasurer – Heather McGrail, McGrail Vineyards and Winery
Secretary – Darcie Kent, Darcie Kent Estate Winery
Affiliate Director – Ian O’Leary, Spirited Packaging
Affiliate Director – Brandon Wood, The Cheese Parlor
Director – Rosa Fierro, Rosa Fierro Cellars
Director – Beth Murray Mirassou, The Steven Kent Winery
Director – Bob Pruett, Pruett Estate Farms
Director – Heidi Rasmussen, Concannon Vineyard
Director – Harrison Wood, Wood Family Vineyards
Director – Steve Ziganti, 3 Steves Winery
The LVWC also selected Gina Molinaro-Cardera, owner of Garré Vineyard & Winery, as their Member of the Year. Lombardi added, “Gina has been a driving force in Livermore Valley’s growth and focus on the future. As the former Board of Directors’ president, she has been a respected leader and a key champion for the region, helping guide our community forward with vision and dedication. We are deeply grateful for her continued leadership and the lasting impact she has made on the Livermore Valley Wine Community.”
For more information on LVWC, please visit lvwine.org.
ABOUT LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE COMMUNITY
The Livermore Valley Wine Community is a 501(c)6 organization that supports the wineries, growers and members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area through educational and marketing programs. For more information, please visit www.LVwine.org.
