Effective December 31, 2014, Mr. Thomas M. Brian resigned as a director of Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. Mr. Brian's resignation from the board of directors of the company did not result from any disagreement with the company's management on any matter relating to the company's operations, policies or practices. Mr. Brian has most recently served on the compensation committee. In connection with Mr. Brian's resignation, the board of directors elected Mr. Christopher Sarles as a director of the board, to serve effective January 1, 2015.

Mr. Sarles has twenty seven years of experience in the alcohol distribution business. Mr. Sarles is expected to serve on the compensation committee.