Hope Family Wine's Roddick to Chair Wine Institute

Gretchen Roddick, executive vice president of Hope Family Wines in Paso Robles, was elected Wine Institute board chair for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Roddick assumes the role at an important time of transition for both Wine Institute and the broader California wine community. As wineries face significant market pressures, shifting consumer behavior, international trade challenges and an increasingly complex policy environment, Wine Institute is sharpening its focus on advocacy, member engagement and a stronger, more unified narrative for California wine.

Other officers elected were Ben Dollard of Treasury Wine Estates, first vice chair; Ed Matovcik of Constellation Brands, second vice chair; Christine Wente of Wente Vineyards, treasurer; and Jennifer Evans of The Wine Group, secretary. Steve J. Gross is president/CEO of Wine Institute.