Trefethen Family Vineyards
Jon Ruel currently serves as President of Early Mountain Vineyards since September 2024. Prior to this role, Jon Ruel held various positions at Trefethen Vineyards from April 2004 to December 2023, including CEO, President/COO, COO, Vice President/Director of Viticulture & Winemaking, Director of Viticulture, and Viticulturist. Jon Ruel was also a Board Member at Napa Valley Grapegrowers from May 2007 to May 2014, serving as President from 2012 to 2014, and participated in the Advisory Council for Bay Area Air Quality Management District from January 2009 to January 2012. Earlier career experiences include management and consultation at Flagstaff Travel | American Express and horticultural work at Sinagua Nursery. Educationally, Jon Ruel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental & Evolutionary Biology from Dartmouth College, followed by two Master of Science degrees in Biology (Ecology) from Northern Arizona University and Horticulture & Agronomy (Viticulture) from the University of California, Davis.
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Trefethen Family Vineyards
One of Napa Valley’s pioneering wineries, Trefethen Family Vineyards crafts distinguished estate grown wines that express the unique spirit of their land, vines, and people. The dedication of the Trefethen family is manifest in every aspect of the operation, from the soil to the table, including sustainable farming, thoughtful winemaking and gracious hospitality.