[Form 4] WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FERRY JOHN ALPHONSUS reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Willamette Valley Vineyards CFO John Alphonsus Ferry received new equity awards as part of his compensation. On May 12, 2026, he was granted 5,500 shares of Common Stock and 8,000 shares of Restricted Stock, all held directly.

The 8,000 restricted shares of Common Stock vest over three years: 2,668 shares on May 12, 2027, 2,666 shares on May 12, 2028, and 2,666 shares on May 12, 2029, subject to his continued service with the company. All 8,000 restricted shares will vest immediately if a “Change in Control,” as defined in the company’s 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, occurs. Following these grants, Ferry holds 5,500 shares of Common Stock and 8,000 restricted shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider FERRY JOHN ALPHONSUS

Role CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock	8,000	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,500	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock — 8,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 5,500 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Common Stock grant: 5,500 shares Restricted Stock grant: 8,000 shares First vesting tranche: 2,668 shares +4 more

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Common Stock grant 5,500 shares Granted to CFO on May 12, 2026

Restricted Stock grant 8,000 shares Granted to CFO on May 12, 2026

First vesting tranche 2,668 shares Restricted shares vesting on May 12, 2027

Second vesting tranche 2,666 shares Restricted shares vesting on May 12, 2028

Third vesting tranche 2,666 shares Restricted shares vesting on May 12, 2029

Post-grant Common Stock holding 5,500 shares CFO direct Common Stock position after grant

Post-grant Restricted Stock holding 8,000 shares CFO direct restricted position after grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, Change in Control, 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

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Restricted Stock financial

"the reporting person was granted 8,000 restricted shares"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Change in Control financial

"All such restricted shares shall immediately vest upon the occurrence of a "Change in Control""

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan financial

"as defined in the Company's 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

FERRY JOHN ALPHONSUS

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8800 ENCHANTED WAY SE

(Street)

TURNER OREGON 97392

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC [ WVVI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/12/2026		A		5,500	A	$0	5,500	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock	$0	05/12/2026		A		8,000		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	8,000	$0	8,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On May 12, 2026, the reporting person was granted 8,000 restricted shares, of which 2,668 restricted shares shall vest on May 12, 2027, an additional 2,666 restricted shares shall vest on May 12, 2028, and the remaining 2,666 restricted shares are scheduled to vest on May 12, 2029, in each case subject to the reporting person continuing to provide services to Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. (the "Company"). All such restricted shares shall immediately vest upon the occurrence of a "Change in Control" as defined in the Company's 2025 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

	/s/ John A. Ferry	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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