One of Willamette Valley’s Founding Wineries Deepens Dedication to Sustainability and Quality
Newberg, Oregon, April 29, 2024 – Adelsheim Vineyard, one of Oregon’s founding wineries, proudly announces the appointment of Ariel Daly as Vineyard Manager, alongside the well-deserved promotions of Gina Hennen and Shaun Vrooman within its esteemed winemaking team.
Ariel Daly Joins Adelsheim Vineyard as Vineyard Manager: With a wealth of experience and a passion for sustainable viticulture, Ariel brings a fresh perspective and innovative approach to the management of Adelsheim’s 173 acres of estate vineyards. Most recently, Ariel was with Atlas Vineyard Management and served as an undergraduate student research assistant to the Skinkis Lab at Oregon State University. After graduation from Wichita State University, her passion for wine led her to complete the Vineyard Management and Operations program at Chemeketa College. Ariel is thrilled to join Adelsheim and realize her dream of working with historic Willamette Valley vines.
Gina Hennen, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture: Gina Hennen, an integral part of the Adelsheim family for seventeen remarkable years, has been promoted to Director of Winemaking and Viticulture. Her unwavering dedication to crafting wines of elegance and distinction has been instrumental in shaping Adelsheim’s legacy.
After completing her B.S. in Chemistry from Reed College, Gina spent several years as a semiconductor engineer in Dublin, Ireland, and Oregon. She decided to make a change inspired by a love of food and wine and enrolled in the Winemaking program at Chemeketa College. Nearly two decades later, she finds her career incredibly rewarding, blending science and artisanship at one of Oregon’s most historic wineries.
Shaun Vrooman, Production Winemaker: Shaun Vrooman, who has held key roles on the winemaking team for over seven years, has been promoted to Production Winemaker. Shaun will play a pivotal role in maintaining the exacting standards that define Adelsheim’s portfolio. Shaun’s career began in restaurant hospitality, where he built several wine programs in Tennessee and Colorado. This led him to study winemaking through the UC Davis extension program and Chemeketa College, as well as making wine in Tasmania.
In this exciting new chapter, the appointments and promotions underscore the winery’s commitment to excellence and its ongoing pursuit of crafting sustainable wines that capture the essence of Oregon’s terroir. “We are delighted to welcome Ariel Daly to the Adelsheim family and are confident that her expertise and passion for sustainable viticulture will further elevate our vineyard operations,” said Lynn Loacker, Owner of Adelsheim Vineyard.
“Gina Hennen’s promotion to Director of Winemaking and Viticulture is a testament to her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to crafting wines of distinction,” said Rob Alstrin, CEO, Adelsheim Vineyard.
About Adelsheim Vineyard
Adelsheim Vineyard was established in 1971 with a curious spirit and driven by relentless pursuit of terroir in an undiscovered wine region, the Chehalem Mountains of the Northern Willamette Valley. Over five decades later, we have played an instrumental role in nearly every aspect of the Oregon wine story and continue to be one of the region’s most respected wineries. Our winemaking reveals an authentic expression of Pinot noir and Chardonnay from eight estate vineyards across 173 acres of richly diverse soil types, elevations, and exposures. Adelsheim is proudly woman-owned, women-led, and LIVE certified sustainable.
