Ponzi Vineyards

A Northern Michigan native, Max began his wine career in 2009, gaining experience in Michigan, California, and New Zealand before immersing himself in Oregon’s cool-climate wine scene, completing his first harvest with Penner-Ash Wine Cellars. He joined Ponzi Vineyards in 2016, working in nearly every cellar role while championing low-intervention winemaking and sustainable farming. In 2024, Max became only the third winemaker in Ponzi’s history, hand-selected by Luisa Ponzi to carry forward the estate’s legacy and craft wines that reflect Oregon’s unique terroir.

Connecting wine enthusiasts to raise money benefiting children in need in Northwest Florida

Founded in 2005, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has donated more than $38 Million to Northwest Florida children's charities by hosting world class wine and culinary events. These funds have impacted the lives of over 100,000 youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has been recognized as one of the nation’s ‘Top 10 Charity Wine Auctions in the U.S.’ by Wine Spectator Magazine for more than a decade.

Ponzi Vineyards

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