Ben Byczynski was raised in rural Redwood Valley in Mendocino County and learned the wine business early when he worked side by side with his father to plant and nurture an organic Sauvignon Blanc vineyard. This early experience with his father, inspired Ben’s interest in growing grapes. While studying viticulture at Santa Rosa Junior College, Ben was awarded an internship with the Trione family and spent his summers planting new vineyards and working on irrigation layout and implementation.
Ben received his B.S. in Viticulture from California State University, Fresno, in 2001. After graduating, he returned to Sonoma County and became Trione Vineyards’ full-time viticulturist.
Ben brings the latest trends and techniques in viticulture to the vineyards at Trione. He has managed rootstock and clonal trials on every conceivable soil type and vineyard site at Trione Vineyards. Ben has served as the President of the Board of Directors for the Alexander Valley Winegrowers Association and continues to support their efforts. His home is in the vineyards of Russian River Valley with his partner Megan.
