Ponzi Family

Dick and Nancy Ponzi founded their family winery and vineyards in 1970. For nearly four decades, Ponzi Vineyards has practiced a philosophy of innovation, experimentation and respectful stewardship of the land, while achieving consistent excellence in their wines.

Today, the winery and vineyards are operated under these same guiding principles by the second generation: Winemaker Luisa Ponzi, Director of Sales & Marketing, Maria Ponzi Fogelstrom and Director of Operations, Michel Ponzi.

The Ponzi Family founded Oregon's first microbrewery, BridgePort Brewing Company, in 1984, now under new management.

Deeply committed to promoting the bounty of the Willamette Valley, the Ponzis founded a culinary center in Dundee, Oregon in 1998. The center is comprised of the Ponzi Wine Bar, representing more than 140 top vintners from throughout the state in addition to their own wines, and The Dundee Bistro, celebrating the region's fresh, seasonal products in its signature Willamette Valley Cuisine.

Dick Ponzi - Founder
Nancy Ponzi - Founder
Luisa Ponzi - Winemaker
Maria Ponzi Fogelstrom - Director of Sales & Marketing
Michel Ponzi - Director of Operations