Calaveras Winegrape Alliance

Murphys, CA — Sara Teeter has been chosen as the new Executive Director for the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA).

Teeter states, “My vision is to promote the region as a whole, including all of the wonderful attractions in the county,” She added, “I am passionate about the area and the wines here. I am also going to work very closely with both the winery and grape grower members to grow the benefits of being a member.”

Sara was the general manager at Marisolio Tasting Bar, and is an active member on all CWA committees. She and her husband, Ryan Teeter, own and operate La Folia Winery. They released their first wine in 2010.

Tetter will be responsible for membership promotion, event planning, media and local outreach for the alliance.

CWA president and owner of Hatcher Vineyards, Matt Hatcher says, “Her professional background is impressive, and many people have told me how happy they are that we hired her. She really gets what we’re trying to do in our community. I see great opportunities for both of us to grow.”

The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance vision is to become a unified, self-sustaining Winemaking and Viticulture Community that is innovative, builds on cooperative progressive ideas that honors a unique heritage, encourages a healthy lifestyle and presents a relaxed and casual atmosphere.