Ellie Knebel brings a dynamic blend of experience and

passion to her role as Associate Brand Manager at

Rombauer Vineyards. Drawn to wine’s unique ability to

bring people together, her marketing approach is rooted

in storytelling, engagement, and creating memorable

experiences.

In her role, Ellie supports cross-functional work through

project management while bringing the brand to life

for sales teams and customers through compelling

communication, education, and brand messaging. Her

goal is simple: that everyone she meets walks away

feeling her genuine passion for Rombauer. “Introduced

to Rombauer as a child I have loved this winery for

nearly as long – and I bleed Rombauer Blue. I hope I

leave every person I meet feeling a shared passion and

excitement for the brand”, Ellie explains.

Ellie’s connection to Rombauer runs deep. A summer

internship here during college sparked her love for the

industry and a dream to return one day. She went on to

build a strong foundation in sales and hospitality — first

as an Off-Premise Sales Representative for the GALLO

division at SGWS in Seattle, then as a Wine Ambassador

on GALLO’s Trade Hospitality team, delivering luxury

wine experiences and education across GALLO’s North

Coast properties. She rejoined Rombauer in 2025.

Ellie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

and International Studies with a concentration in

Marketing and a minor in French from the University of

Oregon. She has since earned her WSET 2, CSW, CSS,

and Introductory Sommelier Certification, with plans to

pursue her Certified Sommelier. Outside of work, she

enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and sharing

great bottles of wine with friends and family.