Giving Back

The Rhone Rangers is a 501 c6 non-profit organization. The organizations events and auctions help sustain the organization’s mission to advocate for American Rhone variety wines through educational seminars and tastings.

An integral part of the Rhone Rangers mission is to give back and cultivate new ambassadors for American Rhone wines. A portion of the monies raised during events and live and silent auctions go to support The Rhone Rangers Scholarship Fund.

Each year, a scholarship is awarded to an individual studying enology, viticulture or wine business with a planned career in the wine industry – all focused on Rhone varieties in America. With education and raised awareness, we can continue to bring attention to the fascinating and beautiful American Rhone wine movement. Thank you for supporting the Rhone Rangers.

The Rhone Rangers are pleased to announce scholarship donations have been awarded to:

Sonoma State University - Executive MBA in Wine Business (2023/2024)

Cuesta College Ag Business & Viticulture Departments
In memory of Rhone Ranger and Cuesta College Trustee Angela Mitchell of Mitchella Winery. (2022)

Allan Hancock College Viticulture & Enology Department
In partnership with our valued sponsor AVA Wine Adventures. (2019)

Dream Big Darling 501 c3 non-profit
In partnership with our Paso Robles Rhone Rangers "Women in Wine". (2019)

Payments to the Rhone Rangers are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as a business expense.