Welcome Chaela Ciongoli, Director of Marketing and PR

We’re excited to welcome Chaela Ciongoli as our new Director of Marketing & PR, a vital addition to our team as we continue to enhance Temecula Valley’s reputation as a premier wine destination.

Chaela’s experience spans marketing and hospitality, with a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Enology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Level 1 sommelier certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers. She has worked harvests in Napa, New Zealand, and Australia, managed a high-volume wine bar in Melbourne, and held various marketing roles in Napa Valley, most recently serving as Vice President of Marketing at Kerr Cellars, a luxury Napa winery.

In her new role, Chaela will lead integrated marketing initiatives, strengthen brand storytelling, and expand TVWA’s marketing team to further amplify Temecula Valley’s reputation.