Growing up on a family farm in Nebraska, Jarold (Jerry) Mackling is a natural fit as Vineyard Manager at Benziger Family Winery. Jerry moved to California in 1986, working his way to Vineyard Manager at Kunde Family Vineyards over the course of 31 years. Upon departure from Kunde, he took on the role of Viticulturist for Redwood Empire Vineyard Management overseeing multiple properties in the Russian River, Dry Creek, Chalk Hill and Alexander Valley AVAs. In February of 2019, Jerry started as Vineyard Manager at Benziger overseeing 9 vineyards throughout Sonoma County.