Our Team
Abacela was named the 2013 Oregon Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest. Earl and Hilda Jones were awarded the industry's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 by the Oregon Wine Board. Abacela was then nominated for 2015 American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast magazine.
Earl JonesFounder / President
Earl is a big man with bright blue eyes and work-worn hands. His voice, after 25+ years in Oregon... Read full bio.
Hilda JonesFounder / VP
Hilda always wanted to live on a farm, but grew up in the sun-drenched city of Tallahassee... Read full bio.
Greg JonesCEO
Greg joined Abacela as CEO in August 2021. A world-renowned atmospheric scientist ... Read full bio.
Gavin JollGeneral Manager
Gavin joined Abacela in May 2020, and has worked in the wine industry since 2004... Read full bio.
Andrew WenzlWinemaker
Andrew joined Abacela in August 2003 and became head winemaker in 2008... Read full bio
Paula CaudillNational Sales Manager
Paula joined Abacela in September 2002, and has worked in the wine industry since 1998...
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Alexis ZeiglerLocal Distribution
Alexis joined Abacela's tasting room 2018, and took over as Sales Associate for... Read full bio
Taylor SpenceMarketing Coordinator / Tasting Room Lead
Taylor joined Abacela in 2020... Read full bio.
