Nino Ciaravino, Wine Institute’s Midwestern States Counsel, has announced his retirement after serving in his current post since 1964. His 46 years of service have been a tremendous asset to the wine industry as a whole, and he has been an extraordinary advocate for Wine Institute and its membership. Nino’s tenure will be recognized over the coming months prior to his retirement date of December 31, 2010.

Wine Institute has announced that Sally Jefferson will be joining the staff of the State Relations Department on November 8, 2010 as the new Midwestern States Government Affairs Manager. Sally currently is the Vice President, State Government Affairs for the Entertainment Software Association.