10/13/2026
✨ Employee Spotlight: Ben Mandler ✨
Curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for solving complex questions are at the heart of Ben Mandler's work here at Jackson Family W**es.
As a Research Manager, Ben helps tackle the questions that don't always have obvious answers. From evaluating innovative w**emaking processes or products to testing alternative packaging for w**e quality, his work extends from w**e production and beyond.
When asked what aspect of our sustainability efforts he wishes more people knew about, Ben pointed to the vineyards. For him, sustainability starts with resilience: vineyards that are thoughtfully planned, carefully managed, and deeply understood. It's the result of intentional decisions made over time to support healthy vines, healthy soils, and thriving ecosystems for generations to come.
What Ben enjoys most about working at Jackson Family W**es is the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues across the organization, citing, "...I get to work across so many teams with so many smart, warm, curious, collaborative people."
Ben's spirit of stewardship also extends beyond the workplace. Outside of work, Ben's passion project is transforming his garden into a self-sustaining ecosystem that requires no supplemental water or inputs of any kind. Three years into the journey, he's established nearly 60 native species and continues to learn, experiment, and grow along the way. 🌱
Please join us in celebrating Ben for his curiosity, dedication, and the collaborative spirit he brings to Jackson Family W**es every day. 🍷