Austin Hope is the new chairman of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance installed its new board of directors at the industry association’s annual dinner in February. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance represents wineries, growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Paso Robles Wine Country is California’s third largest wine region. It encompasses more than 32,000 vineyard acres and 200 wineries.

2014 Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Board of Directors and Executive Team:

Chairman: Austin Hope, Treana and Hope Family Wines

Vice Chairman: Jason Haas, Tablas Creek Vineyard

Treasurer: Matt Dusi, Ranch 7

Board members: Joe Barton, Grey Wolf & Barton Family Wines; Carl Bowker, Caliza Winery; John Crossland, Crossland Vineyard

Joe Plummer, Plummer Vineyard; Bob Tillman, Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery; Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins, Wittstrom Family Vineyard

The evening also recognized outgoing Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Board of Directors, thanking them for their years of service:

Paul Hoover, Still Waters Vineyard – Outgoing Board Member and Past Chairman (2008 – 2013)

Alex Villicana, Villicana Winery – Outgoing Board Member and Past Chairman (2008 – 2013)

Mike Mooney, Chateau Margene – Outgoing Board Member (2012 – 2013)