Ron Johnson Hired by Kautz Family Vineyards as
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

SIERRA FOOTHILLS, MURPHYS, Calif., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Kautz Family Vineyards, producers of several wine brands including Ironstone, announces the hiring of Ron Johnson as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Stephen Kautz, President, stated, "We are proud to have Ron join our team to lead sales and marketing. He has repeatedly demonstrated exceptional brand building skills, having played integral roles in the development of some of today's most recognized and successful super and ultra premium wine brands." Stephen went on to say, "My family is committed to excellence in all aspects, beginning in the vineyards, to our winemaking and ultimately our people. We believe the recent hiring of Richard Conley as COO and Ron Johnson sends an unmistakable message to our distribution and trade partners. A message which clearly states we intend to excel."

Prior to joining Kautz Family Vineyards, Johnson served as Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing for Sebastiani Vineyards.

About Kautz Family Vineyards:
For four generations, sustainable farming and viticulture have been our way of life. With over 5,000 acres of vineyards in Lodi and the Sierra Foothills AVAs, the Kautz Family is one of the top 10 winegrape growers and top 10 family-owned and operated wineries in the United States. In addition to the Ironstone Winery and Entertainment Complex, located in the Sierra Foothills historic Gold Rush town of Murphys, the Kautz Family owns and operates the Bear Creek winery facility located in Lodi, California.

The family currently produces and globally markets six wine brands including Ironstone, Ironstone Reserves, Christine Andrew, Sonoma Creek, Dog Tail Vineyards and Leaping Horse Vineyards. The family also produces a variety of brands exclusive to the export market as well as several private label projects.

Many wines from the Kautz Family Vineyards portfolio can be found around the world in restaurants and local stores. For more information about the Kautz Family, and Ironstone, please visit www.ironstonevineyards.com.