Winebow Agency Women Leaders

Women Leaders in Wine & Spirits

WINEBOW AGENCY BRANDS

Raise a glass to these remarkable women and their extraordinary wines!

Winebow is proud to represent more than 140 woman-led wine & spirits brands. To kick off March — Women’s History Month — we pay tribute to some of our female winemakers, distillers and owners. While we celebrate, we are also mindful there’s still more to accomplish. As we grow, we look forward to welcoming even more talented women to a seat at our Winebow table.

HELENA LAGEDER Alois Lageder Alto Adige, Italy

EMILY ONKEY Aplos USA

AMY WAMPFLER Abeja Walla Walla, WA

GINA HENNEN Adelsheim Willamette Valley, OR

Born in 1992 in Bolzano, Helena Lageder studied Media and Theatre in the UK and earned a Filmmaking Diploma from the New York Film Academy. She later studied Film at the University of the Arts in London, working as an assistant director and producer. After contributing to winery projects through events and films, she joined the sales team in 2018. As the sixth generation at Alois Lageder, she now serves as brand ambassador, representing the winery internationally.

Emily Onkey is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Aplós, a groundbreaking non-alcoholic functional spirits brand. Alongside her business partner, David Fudge, Emily leads Aplós— whose name is derived from the Greek word for “”simple””—with a mission to reshape the adult drinking experience, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional spirits.

Amy found her path to winemaking by way of a tasting room. That experience led her to pursue a degree in winemaking while she worked as a Columbia Crest enologist. It was at Columbia Crest where she met fellow enologist Dan Wampfler, and her professional and personal lives crossed. After leaving Columbia Crest, Amy served as Sinclair Cellars’ general manager and winemaker, but had the chance to pursue the dream of a family enterprise when Abeja approached the couple in late 2015.

Winemaker at one of Willamette Valley’s most historic wineries, Gina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Reed College and an AAS in Winemaking from Chemeketa. Before transitioning to a career in winemaking, she worked as a semiconductor engineer for seven years in both Oregon and Dublin, Ireland. Desiring a career that no longer involved cubicles, she returned to Oregon in early 2006 to establish roots in the wine industry.

LYNNETTE MARRERO Aplos USA

KIM ABRAHAMS Archery Summit Willamette Valley, OR

KATE PAYNE BROWN Argyle Willamette Valley, OR

MELISSA ZEMAN Argyle Willamette Valley, OR

Lynnette Marrero is the Liquid Creative Director for the non-alcoholic drinks company Aplos. Marrero has also been honored by the James Beard Awards, named Food & Wine and Fortune Magazine’s Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink , and Wine Enthusiasts’ Mixologist of the Year . In July 2019, Marrero received the T ales of the Cocktails’ Spirited Awards World’s Best Bar Mentors, and the inaugural Philanthropy Award with co-founder Ivy Mix for their work in Speed Rack supporting breast cancer research.

Kim Abrahams is a highly accomplished winemaker whose journey through the world of viticulture is as rich and layered as the wines she expertly crafts. With a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana and a Certificate in Viticulture from Washington State University, Kim’s career spans some of the most renowned wineries in the industry, reflecting her deep passion for the craft and her pursuit of excellence.

As Argyle Winery’s third winemaker, Kate Payne Brown brings two decades of expertise to Oregon’s wine industry. Renowned for sparkling wines and terroir-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling, Kate holds a biology degree and Master’s in Oenology. Her career includes international experience in Burgundy and Champagne. “Every road has led me to Argyle,” says Kate. She is honored to continue the legacy of Oregon’s most dynamic winery, crafting wines that showcase regional character and excellence.

Melissa Zeman, a seasoned winemaker with global experience spanning three continents, brings a profound passion for viticulture to Argyle. Her terroir- driven approach, blending art and science, results in wines of exceptional character and quality.

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ALESSANDRA & MADDALENA CASINI BINDI SERGARDI Bindi Sergardi Tuscany, Italy Alessandra and Maddalena strive to be forward-thinking like their grandmother and father. They continue to pursue excellence: in the vineyard with precision sustainable agriculture, in the cellar with precision winemaking, in the bottle, and in the experience that customers have when visiting Bindi Sergardi. They aim to enhance the value of the Siena region, being aware of their responsibility towards the local culture.

EMANUELLA STUCCHI PRINETTI Badia A Coltibuono Tuscany, Italy

KATHERINE POWER & CAMERON DIAZ Avaline USA

MEGAN HUGHES Barnard Griffin Columbia Valley, Washington

Like most good stories, Avaline started with a glass of wine. As friends Cameron Diaz (Actor, Wellness Author) and Katherine Power (Merit, Versed, Who What Wear) went to pour a glass they asked, “what exactly is in our wine, and does it live up to our standards?” Their journey to answer this question led them to create Avaline — organic, delicious wines that are free from unwanted additives and sugars. As a female-founded and -owned brand, Avaline is committed to supporting other women in wine to create more equity in the industry.

Born in Milan in 1954, Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti grew up at Badia a Coltibuono. After studying performing arts and working in theater, she joined the family winery in 1989. Initially managing communications, she later transitioned to leading global sales. A cookbook author and culinary educator, Emanuela made history in 2000 as the first female president of the Consorzio Chianti Classico. Since 2002, she has co-managed the estate with her brother, Roberto, preserving their family’s prestigious Tuscan winemaking legacy.

Megan, the youngest daughter of Rob and Deborah, discovered her passion for Washington wine while helping at the family winery, where she was paid in M&Ms. After earning a B.S. in Viticulture and Enology from WSU in 2010, she joined the family business, focusing on white wine production. Megan serves on the Association of Washington Business board, is active in industry groups, and volunteers to support young women pursuing STEM careers.

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SOFIA CAÑIZARES Bodegas Volver La Mancha, Alicante, Valencia, Jumilla, Almansa, Spain Sofia Cañizares, Oenologist, continues to carry her father's winemaking philosophy of diversity, uniqueness and tradition while focusing on quality fruit and minimal intervention.

MHAIRI VOELSGEN BroVo Spirits USA

DANY, STÉPHANIE & MARIE ROLLAND Bodega Roland Mariflor Mendoza, Argentina

SASKIA BOOMSMA Boomsma Netherlands

Boomsma remains a family-owned and operated business, led by siblings Saskia and Chantoine Boomsma. Their dedication to tradition and craftsmanship has preserved Cloosterbitter’s legacy while introducing it to a global audience.

Mhairi was inspired to create her own products and put her energy into building her own company and brand. To achieve that vision, she enrolled in distillery school and decided she would need to differentiate her brand by carving out a sustainable niche. Mhairi narrowed her initial focus to single flavor liqueurs. Brovo Spirits was a 2019 James Beard Foundation Semi- finalist in the Outstanding Beer, Wine, or Spirits Supplier category, and in 2018 earned an Alchemist Award from the American Distilling Institute. z

Dordogne-born Dany Rolland, a Bordeaux oenology graduate (1970), and her husband Michel acquired the Chevrier laboratory (now Laboratoire Rolland) in Pomerol (1976). Since 1978, they’ve managed Château Le Bon Pasteur and reside at Château Fontenil (acquired 1986). Dany oversees the lab and estates, while Michel consults worldwide. Their daughters, Stéphanie and Marie, contribute to the Rolland Collection across management, administration, communication, and events.

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DENEEN BROWN & CORAL BROWN Brown Estate / House of Brown Napa Valley, CA, USA Brown siblings Deneen and Coral, are second-generation Napa Valley growers and first-generation winemakers. Deneen is a visionary — she was and remains the driving force behind the family’s winemaking enterprise. Coral oversees production for House of Brown and collaborates with David on production for Brown Estate.

ELEANORA BRANGERO Centorri Lombardy, Italy

BRIANNE ENGLES Chamisal (Malene) Vineyards San Luis Obispo, CA

BEATRICE CONTINI BONACOSSI

Capezzana Tuscany, Italy

Enologist Eleonora Brangero and her husband Matteo Soria own a winery in Castiglione Tinella, producing Moscato d’Asti. In 1996, they purchased 10 acres of Moscato vineyards in Pavia, naming it Eleanor Estate. Initially selling grapes to other producers, they launched Centorri in 2009, inspired by Pavia’s hundred towers. Centorri is a women-led venture, managed by Eleonora, her mother Emiliana, and grandmother Camilla—known as the “ladies of Moscato”—dedicated to crafting exceptional Moscato wines.

Brianne, a Pacific Grove native, discovered her passion for wine at 15 while working in a high-end restaurant. She earned a Wine & Viticulture degree from Cal Poly and a Level 3 WSET certification. With 17 years in the industry, she’s worked at top wineries like Two Hands, Duckhorn, and Quintessa. Now Winemaker at Chamisal Vineyards, she crafts wines reflecting Central Coast terroir. Outside work, she enjoys farmers markets, cooking, hiking, and relaxing at the beach.

Beatrice Contini Bonacossi is a family proprietor and global ambassador for Tenuta di Capezzana in Carmignano. A tireless advocate for her family’s renowned wines, Bea’s fluency in French, English, and Italian, along with some Spanish, enhances her international presence. Her linguistic skills and cultural appreciation make her an ideal representative of the Capezzana legacy worldwide.

CARMEL GREENBERG Clos du Val Napa Valley, CA

VANESSA CRUSE DUBOSCQ Château Laujac Médoc, France

JENNI KARAKASEVIC Charbay Distillery Ukiah, CA

CATHERINE & CELINE CHAMPALOU Champalou Vouvray, France

Carmel Greenberg grew up on a moshav to American immigrant parents. Her wine interest emerged during military service and work at Jaffa’s Yoezer Bar Yain, despite earning an interior design degree in 2004. She shifted to wine retail and education, then trained in the U.S., harvesting at Rosenblum. After a UC Davis enology degree, she worked at Cakebread, Buccella, Dominus, and Italics. In 2021, she became winemaker at Clos du Val, specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon.

For over two centuries, six generations of the Cruse family have led Château Laujac. Facing challenges like phylloxera, World War II, and severe frosts, Bernard Cruse took over in 1957, modernizing and restructuring the estate. After 55 vintages, he passed management to his daughter Vanessa and her husband, René-Philippe Duboscq, in 2012. Their dedication continues to drive Laujac forward, ensuring its future and restoring its place.

Jenni Karakasevic, owner and director of operations at Charbay Distillery in Ukiah, CA, spent nearly a decade in catering and restaurant and resort food and beverage management before joining the Charbay team in 2004. Jenni has worked nearly every job at Charbay and in 2009 married Marko Karakasevic, Charbay’s 13th generation master distiller. Jenni and Marko bought the distillery and are teaching their young sons the art of the still.

Catherine represents the twelfth generation in her family to make wine in Vouvray. Catherine’s daughter, Céline, joined the domaine in 2006 after internships in New Zealand, South Africa, the Languedoc, Corsica, and Canada. Céline now runs the show at Champalou, with her parents always nearby to lend a hand when needed. There is no question that the tradition and quality for which this domaine is known will continue for many years to come.

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VÉRONIQUE BOSS DROUHIN Domaine Drouhin Willamette Valley, OR

ELAINE LAFAGE Domaine Lafage Roussillon, France

CHARLINE DRAPPIER Drappier Urville, France

KIM STARE WALLACE Dry Creek Vineyards Sonoma County, CA

With a family history of growing grapes going back 7 generations, Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage studied and travelled widely to add new skills in winemaking, blending and bottling. They work every day with passion to pay tribute to the magnificent vineyard that nature and that their ancestors left them.

Charline is the eighth generation of the Drappier family, rooted in Champagne since 1808. Raised in Urville among vineyards, she joined the family business early. Seeking broader experience, she earned a Humanities degree from La Sorbonne and an MBA in Stockholm. She also completed WSET Level 3. After 18 months in the USA, she took over sales development in 2016 and now leads Sales and Marketing, blending international expertise with tradition to drive the estate’s evolution.

In 2011, Kim Stare Wallace became President of Dry Creek Vineyard. Her vision for this dynamic family business is clear: to honor the past while innovating for the future. Featured on the cover of Wine Spectator in 2021 and a finalist for Wine Enthusiast’s 2019 “Wine Executive of the Year,” Kim remains a leader in Sonoma County. She is dedicated to crafting world-class wines that preserve her family’s legacy while pushing the boundaries of modern California viticulture.

Véronique Boss-Drouhin grew up in Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy. She decided on a winemaking career at an early age, inspired by her family and also the small circle of women working in wine at the time. In the years since, Véronique has become globally- recognized for her work in Burgundy and Oregon. She has made more than 30 vintages in each growing region, and is considered an icon in both. Today, Véronique continues to make every wine for Domaine Drouhin.

SARAH VANDENDRIESSCHE Elizabeth Spencer California

LÉANA GODARD Forge Cellars Finger Lakes, New York

LISA DETWILER Fosforo Mezcal Mexico

ELENA PENNA Elena Spirits Piedmont, Italy

Léana was born and raised in Voiron, France, where Chartreuse is made. In 2018, she graduated from the University of Bordeaux with a diploma in Oenology. While at university, she served as Louis Barruol’s intern and mentee at Château de St. Cosme. In 2018, Léana worked harvest in Burgundy with winemaker Nadine Gublin at Jacques Prieur in Meursault. She split her time between the Finger Lakes and France until 2022, when she became the full-time winemaker at Forge Cellars.

Fosforo Mezcal is female founded and led by Lisa Detwiler. In the early 2000s, Lisa became infatuated with mezcal after an introduction to the spirit one transformative evening with her husband in San Miguel de Allende. As the years passed, her love and curiosity for the spirit grew alongside a sense of frustration at the inconsistent quality of the mezcal offerings in the U.S. Determined to find mezcal greatness, and now driven by a belief that others would appreciate a brand that echoed this quest for perfection, Lisa sought out to build Fósforo.

From 1990 to 1994, Elena worked in her family’s hospitality business. She then joined the Miroglio Group, a top Italian fashion company, where she spent 11 years with the GM and CFO. In 1994, she married Luca Currado Vietti, a third-generation Vietti Winery winemaker. Balancing both careers until 2005, she then joined the winery full-time as brand and export manager. Now, she revitalizes family traditions with a new line of premium spirits, liqueurs, and vermouths.

Sarah Vandendriessche joined Elizabeth Spencer as Winemaker in 2010. She gained her winemaking experience through hands-on practice under mentorship and tutoring of Nigel Kisnman and Abe Schoener. As head winemaker Vandendriessche oversees all aspects of production, from managing vineyard practices through to bottling. Her winemaking philosophy ensures all wines all beautifully balanced with purity and elegance.

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DARIA GAROFOLI Garofoli Marche, Italy

MARTHA GANTENBEIN Gantenbein Graubunden, Switzerland

FRANCESCA VAJRA G. D. Vajra Piedmont, Italy

MADAME MAY-ELIANE DE LENCQUESAING Glenelly Stellenbosch, South Africa

The Garofoli family has been synonymous with winemaking for five generations, making them the oldest producer in Marche with over 150 years of history. Antonio Garofoli began producing wine in 1871, but it was his son Gioacchino who expanded sales across Europe in the 1950s. His grandsons, Carlo and Gianfranco, further advanced the winery. Gianfranco’s wife, Daria, became a top Italian wine ambassador. Today, the fifth generation—Gianluca, Caterina, and Beatrice—manages the winery.

For over 30 years, Madame de Lencquesaing was the owner of the fabled Bordeaux Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, and she is recognized worldwide as a tireless ambassador of Bordeaux. Struck by the tremendous potential of South Africa’s terroir and the beauty of the country and its people, she has now turned her energy and attention to the Cape.

At the foot of the Alps, in the small village of Fläsch, is the gravity flow winery of Daniel and Martha Gantenbein; a marvel of design simplicity, ingenuity and mechanical precision. Daniel and Martha do all of the vineyard and cellar work themselves, by hand. Together, they farm 15 acres of vineyards. Most of the vineyards are planted with Pinot Noir clones from Burgundy. The rest is planted with Chardonnay, as well as a tiny parcel of Riesling, planted with vines sourced from the Mosel.

Francesca Vajra represents the next generation of leadership at her family’s Piedmont estate, blending deep respect for tradition with a modern, outward‑looking vision. Actively involved in all facets of the winery, she helps steward the vineyards, shape the wines’ identity, and share the Vajra story worldwide—ensuring that the family’s values, precision, and passion continue to define every bottle.

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ANNE EIFEL Heinz Eifel Winery Rheinhessen, Germany

CATHY FRANKLIN Hillrock Estate Distillery Hudson Valley, NY HILLROCK DISTILLERY FOUNDED BY HUSBAND & WIFE Cathy co-founded Hillrock Estate Distillery, a producer of award- winning field-to-glass artisanal whiskey. She oversees the sales and marketing, public relations, events, and distribution functions. Recently, Cathy worked with the distillery team to craft the bestselling “Cathy’s Cuvee” - her own special blend of their flagship Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey. JEFFERY BAKER, CATHY FRANKLIN AND THE LATE LEGENDARY MASTER DISTILLER DAVE PICKERELL

MARJORIE BONVIN Henri Badoux Aigle, Switzerland

MARY BRIDGES Gusbourne Kent, England

Anne Eifel-Spohr is the Winemaker for her family estate Romerhof winery founded in 1979 by her father Heinz. She assumed the role of winemaker in July, 2000 after gaining a diploma in oenology from Geisenheim University. She is responsible for crafting the Heinz Eifel wines, as well as the wine estate Eifel-Pfeiffer and the Romerhof wines.

Winemaker Marjorie Bonvin has been spreading her passion within the Henri Badoux house for ten years. Hers has quickly became an essential “nose”. She shares with us her love of wine and her experience as a woman wine merchant. Founded in 1908, based in Aigle, this traditional winery with an estate of more than 50 hectares has been developing over the years what is nowadays the most famous Swiss wine at home and abroad -“Aigle les Murailles”! Pricing Reprints from The Beverage Media

Mary is one of the UK’s rising star winemakers. She is Gusbourne’s Oenologist with focus on the chemistry and research side of winemaking. Before joining the Gusbourne team Mary worked a harvest in the South of France and did an internship at the influential California producer, Merry Edwards.

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SAMANTHA TAYLOR Hope Family Wines Paso Robles, Ca

SERENA NISHIHIRA Honkaku Spirits | Selephant & Kana Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan Ms. Nishihira is both the youngest master brewer-distiller in Kyushu and a professional musician who returned to make shochu on the condition of being allowed to continue her musical career. The family agreed and opened a music venue in the building adjacent to the distillery. She still performs during the off-season.

MAIKO JIKUYA Honkaku Spirits | Jikuya Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

MASAKO FURUSAWA Honkaku Spirits Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan

Samantha is assistant winemaker for Hope Family Wines in Paso Robles. A native of the Lodi wine country, she is a Wine Business graduate of Cal Poly. Now an integral part of the winemaking team, Samantha oversees the daily operations of winemaking and has developed a dynamic and efficient team that produces award-winning wines, setting the standard for luxury Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon.

After nearly 8 years living, studying, and working in New York City, Maiko returned to Japan to begin her training as a shochu maker. She took over as the master brewer-distiller in 2011 and became president of the company in 2016 upon her father’s retirement. Maiko endeavors to maintain her family traditions while innovating to put her unique stamp on their products.

Born on the distillery grounds, Ms. Furusawa has been surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of shochu making since birth. She became master brewer-distiller and president in 2007 after her father’s passing. Deeply rooted in the family’s history, Furusawa’s shochu embodies generations of ritual and tradition.

ALI MAYFIELD Jaine Columbia Valley, WA

CATHERINE CORBEAU MELLOT Joseph Mellot Loire Valley, France

KATIE LEE BIEGEL Kind of Wild Wines Multiple locations

JULES TAYLOR Jules Taylor Winery Marlborough, New Zealand

Ali Mayfield is an independent winemaker based in Walla Walla, WA. Mentored by the late Stan Clarke, she completed the viticulture and enology program at Walla Walla Community College in 2007. As a consulting winemaker at Foundry Vineyards, Ali’s first vintage of 2011 Chardonnays earned scores of 92 and 94 (Editor’s Choice) from the Wine Enthusiast - among the highest Chardonnay scores garnered by a female winemaker in Washington State.

The winery is led by Catherine Mellot, who carries on, with passion and talent, her husband’s Alexandre and his ancestors’ work. She has recently been appointed to the rank of Chevalier in the National Order of the Legion of Honour by decree effective 1 January 2025. For the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, this is an honorary distinction that rewards almost 40 years of service in the wine industry and in particular at Joseph Mellot.

Co-Founder, Katie Lee Biegel is a celebrity chef, best-selling author and award-winning television personality. She is currently co-host of Food Network’s Emmy-nominated talk show The Kitchen and host of Cooking Channel’s Beach Bites with Katie Lee. Katie quickly became an integral part of the Kind of Wild team, lending her unique culinary perspective, captivating personality, and inspiring creativity.

Jules is the chief-winemaker. She’s our all-Marlborough, all-weather, all- in Queen of production. She’s the visionary, the dreamer, the motivator, the joker, the chivvy-er, the taster of berries. Mother of Louis, Nico and godmother to several hundred thousand little grapes, she’s a straight talker who’s also a darn nice person. Jules is married to George Elworthy, winemaker for The Better Half wines.

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ALEXANDRA PEREYRE & STÉPHANIE MENEUX DE NONANCOURT Laurent-Perrier Riems, France The success of Laurent-Perrier is driven by the energy of the family of Bernard de Nonancourt, the initiator of the Laurent-Perrier style and range, now overseen by his two daughters, Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt and Stéphanie Meneux de Nonancourt.

RITA RUSSO Limonio Sicily, Italy

ASHLEY BARNES Lucky Seven Bourbon USA

HEIDI BRIDENHAGEN Macrostie Sonoma County, CA

It all started with the recipe for nonna’s home-made liqueur. Siblings Rita, Valerie and Giusy Russo decided to create a small, artisan commercial venture, LIMÒNIO, to highlight their cultivation, producing the first commercial “Limoncello” made and marketed in Sicily in 1992. The family takes the fruit from their 50 hectare fruit farm in Sicily and make natural liqueurs without any coloring or preservatives. They use only the best fruit, cultivated with care and respect for the environment without the use of pesticides or chemical elements.

Ashley specializes in warehouse profiling, flavor profile projections, blending, product development and quality control for Lucky Seven Bourbon. She was previously with Four Roses Distillery as the Assistant Quality Control Manager where she performed flavor profiling, formulation and blending. Ashley serves as a judge at the American Distilling Institute and American Craft Spirits Association spirits competitions using her knowledge and experience to critique and provide educational feedback to craft distillers.

Heidi Bridenhagen believes in the value of exploration and experimentation. Her inquisitiveness and background in biochemistry have earned her more than 400 scores of 90 Points or higher from major publications. Heidi has co-led one of Sonoma County’s most diverse and acclaimed vineyard programs featuring more than 30 Chardonnay sites and 15 Pinot Noir Vineyards.

CAROLINA GUERRA Macrostie Sonoma County, CA

PAULINE MATEO Maison Lorgeril Languedoc, France

LUDOVICA DI GRESY Marchesi Di Gresy Piedmont, Italy

ILARIA FELLUGA Marco Felluga & Russiz Superiore Friuli Venezia Guilia, Italy

In 2023, Carolina’s long-held dream of becoming a winemaker became a reality when she was named the assistant winemaker at MacRostie. A native of Franca-São Paulo, Brazil with a degree in Food Engineering, Carolina’s passion for wine has taken her around the world several times, where she has honed her craft in Australia’s Yarra Valley and in California at Kendall-Jackson, La Crema and Sonoma-Cutrer, where she worked alongside Heidi Bridenhagen’s mentor, acclaimed Winemaker Cara Morrison. For Carolina, MacRostie is a dream job.

Pauline Mateo has been the winemaker for Lorgeril Maison & Domaines for four years. She obtained her diploma as an oenologist at Montpellier University in 2012. Pauline expanded her winemaking knowledge making wine in Chili and later in Burgundy at Badet & Clement. She is very passionate about making high altitude wines with elegance and finesse, that speak of the terroir they come from.

Ludovica, a science and product design graduate, joined her father’s winery in 2013 after diverse experiences, including carpentry in Patagonia, graphic design in Barcelona, and sales at Prada. She brings a “design mental approach” to Marchesi di Gresy, sharing her father’s passion for producing elegant, complex wines that respsect traditio, nature and varietals. Ludovica considers her work a dream come true.

Ilaria joined the family winery in 2017 and is a dynamic force behind Marco Felluga and Russiz Superiore focusing on the harvest, sales, marketing, and communication for the winery. As the latest of a sixth-generation dynasty in this esteemed winemaking family, that began in the latter half of the 1800s in Isola, she brings a fresh and powerful perspective to the tradition of crafting exceptional wines.

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KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS Markham Vineyards Napa Valley, CA

TAYLOR ABUDI Markham Vineyards Napa Valley, CA

DELIA VARGAS VIEYRA Mezcal Don Mateo Michoacan

PRIYANKA DHAR FRENCH Napa Wine Company Napa Valley, CA

For six generations, the Vieyra family has been making wild agave mezcal using traditional methods at their remote viñata (distillery) in Michoacan. The preeminent producer in the area, they are credited for successfully lobbying to have Michoacan added into the Mezcal Denomination of Origin in 2012. Family matriarch Delia Vargas Vieyra supervises the creation of Don Mateo’s complex Mezcal de Pechuga. This unique mezcal is distilled three times (mezcal is typically distilled twice), the third with local fruits, meats and botanicals.

Kim is a high-energy chemist with a storied history in Napa and a deep love for Merlot. As one of the Napa Valley’s first female winemakers, she is highly respected with three decades of experience. A vital part of Markham’s legacy, Kim has contributed to countless accolades and the winery’s enduring reputation. She finds inspiration in food and wine pairings; an accomplished cook and baker, Kim loves hosting dinner parties that showcase the relationship between lovingly prepared meals and artfully made wines.

As the Viticulturist for Markham, Taylor is focused on water conservation and building soil health through techniques like composting and the use of cover crops. She discovered her passion for science at an early age, and pursued a degree in viticulture & enology at UC Davis – which combined her love of science and the outdoors. After graduating, Taylor worked the vineyards of New Zealand, France, Australia and Oregon, where she learned that it always comes back to ensuring the land is well cared for.

Priyanka is the new winemaker for Ghost Block. Most recently she was the winemaker at Signorelle Estate and previously on the winemaking team at Dalla Valle. In 2023, she was named in Wine Enthusiast’s “40 under 40”. She is a revered winemaker in the Valley, creating ultra-luxurey wines and an inspiritng role model in the community.

AGUSTINA HOBBS Paul Hobbs Napa Valley, CA

MORGAEN HOXSEY PICKETT Napa Wine Company Napa Valley, CA

ANNA REMOND Otu Estate Marlborough, New Zealand

MONICA LEYVA Pajarote Mexico

Agustina Hobbs plays an integral role in her family’s winery, representing a new generation committed to excellence and thoughtful growth. Working across vineyard, cellar, and brand stewardship, she helps translate the family’s vision into wines of clarity and place. Through her hands‑on involvement and global perspective, Agustina ensures the winery’s legacy continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in quality and authenticity.

Morgaen Lee is a fifth-generation steward of her family’s Napa Valley wine legacy and currently is President of Ghost Block Estate Wines. Growing up in Yountville, she was raised among her family’s vineyards, which have been farmed for 124 years, shaping her respect for the land, the people behind it and the belief that great wine begins in the vineyard.

Originally from rural Canterbury, Anna is a passionate winemaker. A winemaker for 15 years for one of New Zealand’s largest wineries, Anna headed up the white wine making program, and worked vintages in the French regions of Sancerre and Burgundy. As a mentor for the Women in Wine Programme, Anna also supports women to develop their Winemaking careers and reach their full potential in Marlborough, and continues to forge a leadership path for women in winemaking overall.

Mónica Leyva founded Pajarote in 2001 with her brother Rubén. Their hand-crafted Ponche-inspired liqueurs are made from authentic Mexican ingredients and traditions passed down by her grandmother with the philosophy that gastronomic culture is often rooted in family tradition. These beautiful liqueurs are 100% natural with no additives and thus showcase sediments because of their rejection of stabilizers, colorants, and artificial essences.

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COLLEEN FITZGERALD Pine Ridge Vineyards Napa, CA

NADINE GUBLIN Prosper Maufoux Burgundy, France

VITÓRIA CAVALCANTI & MARIA EDUARDA FERRER Pitu Cachaca Brazil Vitória is a third-generation owner and Director of Products and International Affairs. In 1998 she was elected President of the Brazilian Development Program of Cachaça. Cachaca was instrumental in lobbying to create Denomination of Origin for Cachaça similar to that of Tequila in Mexico and Cognac in France. Maria Eduarda Ferrer is the current Head of Marketing for Pitu Cachaca and continues the generational heritage of female leadership at Pitu.

MARIA STELLA CARLETTI Poliziano Tuscany, Italy

Colleen FitzGerald, Winemaker for Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier, discovered her passion for wine through harvest and lab internships after earning a biochemistry degree from Cal Poly. She gained experience in New Zealand, Paso Robles, and Pine Ridge before joining the team full- time. Colleen oversees grape ripening, fermentation, blending, and provides key analyses and trials, helping the team make informed decisions to craft exceptional wines.

Oenologist Gublin was awarded Winemaker of the Year by leading French wine magazine, La Revue du Vin de France. She was the first woman to receive the recognition, an honor since Burgundy is one of the most traditional and still very male- dominated wine region.

Maria Stella Carletti, born in Montepulciano in 2000, grew up at her family’s winery, Poliziano. At 15, she moved to Scotland for high school at Dollar Academy, then earned a BSc in Chemistry with Management from UCL in 2021. She returned to Poliziano to join production, completed WSET Level 2, and worked a harvest in Australia in 2023. Now, alongside her brother Francesco, she represents the third generation at Poliziano and took over winemaking in 2024.

SOPHIA BERGQVIST Quinta de la Rosa Duoro, Portugal

ALICE & CLAIRE BURNEZ Prunier Cognac Cognac, France

JULIA ZUCCARDI Santa Julia Mendoza, Argentina

URSULA MÜLLER Schneider Winery Rheinhessen, Germany

Sophia Bergqvist is third generation to run her family's estate. Throughout the 1990s, she was responsible for building a network of importers across the globe providing a solid, dependable market and La Quinta's table wine production and creating a strong brand internationally.

The Prunier family’s roots trace back to 1701, with bottling and exports beginning in 1769. Today, 250 years later, Stéphane Burnez (5th generation) and his daughters, Alice and Claire (6th generation), lead the Cognac house. They source eaux de-vie from growers and distillers, aging it in their own cellars. Blending tradition with innovation, Alice and Claire continue the family legacy, having grown up tasting wines and spirits at gatherings, shaping their passion for the business.

Julia Zuccardi, 3rd generation of the Zuccardi family, is not only the name behind Santa Julia winery but is also Head of Hospitality for both the Santa Julia and Zuccardi winery. Julia and her family believe sustainability stretches into many more aspects than just winemaking, offering daycare and classes to their employees and their families. Santa Julia is the number one organic producer in Argentina as well as the first to receive a "Fair Trade certification.

Ursula runs her family winery together with husband Steffen Müller, winemaker. Her belief is to focus and work in the vineyards, grapes and soil - on the future of the land, as you can’t be ninth generation winemaking without taking very good care of your land and environment.

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ELLE MINOR Sean Minor California, USA

SIMA RAV HON Sphera Winery Judean Hills, Israel

BETH WEBER NOVAK Spottswoode Napa Valley, CA

AMANDA JOHNSON Spy Valley Marlborough, New Zealand

As of 2023, Elle Minor, Sean and Nicole’s daughter, has joined the team as Production Manager and Winemaker. A graduate of Cal Poly, with fresh ideas and youthful energy, she’s eager to add her own spin on the family wines.

Sima Rav Hon manages all of the winery’s operations and focuses on building our brand’s unique identity. As she explains: “It’s not just about wine. It’s a flair that envelopes everything we do.” SPHERA is a family project and many of our partners along the way have become our friends. The people in our community also contribute meaningfully to our efforts, as do the glorious vistas of the Judean Hills which echo in our wines and in our hearts.

In 1987, Beth Weber Novak joined her mother, Mary Novak, becoming the first second-generation family member to become actively involved in guiding Spottswoode Estate. In the almost four decades since, Beth has played a key role in establishing Spottswoode as one of the world’s most highly regarded winegrowing sites, and as one of Napa Valley’s most iconic and respected wineries. She has built a reputation as a leader in the Napa Valley community, advocating on behalf of the wine industry.

As the daughter of our founding family, Amanda has Spy Valley in her blood. She is invigorated by the challenges of leading our team, and of inspiring the world of wine. Amanda is passionate about looking after the land for future generations, and knows how crucial sustainability is to both Spy Valley and our wine industry. Amanda is delighted to be fulfilling her long held dream of immersing herself in the family business.

LAURA ORSI Tasca Family Estates Sicily, Italy

EMILY GASPARD CLARK Spy Valley Marlborough, New Zealand

CIARA Ten to One Rum Caribbean Islands

CHRISTINA SCARPELLINI Tenuta Scerscé Lombardy, Italy

Laura Orsi, born and raised in Milan, holds a PhD cum Laude in Food Preparation Sciences and a Master’s in Enology. As Head Enologist at Tasca d’Almerita since 2004, she oversees winemaking operations across all five estates. Named 2010 Winemaker of the Year by the Guida del Giornale di Sicilia, Laura is a powerhouse in Sicilian viticulture. She believes every bottle must be “emotional, balanced and above all else express its own unique identity,” ensuring Tasca’s legacy of excellence.

Ciara has joined Trinidad-born founder and CEO Marc Farrell as an investor, co-owner and director for Ten To One rum. In Ciara’s role, she focuses on marketing, creative and business development, as well as strategic partnerships. “From my first sip of Ten To One, I was immediately transported,” said Ciara, quoted by BusinessWire. “Not only is the product exceptional, but Marc has helped the brand establish a clear and authentic point of view. I knew immediately that I had to get involved!”

Emily’s entry to the wine industry happened by chance when she visited a university careers evening, offering information on its Viticulture and Oenology course. She’d already decided to study food science and was caught by the prospect of a job that balanced science and function. She attended Lincoln University and spent her summers working vineyards around New Zealand. She joined Spy Valley in 2017 and is now head winemaker.

Cristina Scarpellini has owned Tenuta Scerscé since 2008, approaching Valtellina’s fragile territory with respect. A law graduate from Milan, with research experience at Paris’ Sorbonne, she initially pursued a legal career. A client introduced her to Valtellina, sparking a love affair. Starting with a leased hectare, she produced her first wine. Today, she owns 7.4 acres and a winery in Tirano, passionately crafting six Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) wines.

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DIANA FORNASERO & MARINA MICELI Vina Cobos

JENNIFER LOCKE The Crimson Group California

JENN TOYZER Ume USA

ABIGAIL ESTRADA Textbook Napa Valley, CA

In Mendoza, Argentina, Viña Cobos is led by two local experts. Head Winemaker Diana Fornasero joined as an intern in 2013. With 11 years of experience, she rose to Winery Manager in 2022 and now serves as Production Manager, overseeing all winemaking and vineyard operations. Marina Miceli, Head of Third-Party Vineyards, joined in 2020. An agronomist from the National University of Cuyo, she was promoted in 2022 to manage the winery’s external vineyard partnerships and grape sourcing.

With extensive global experience in the fine wine sector, Jen joined Crimson Wine Group as its Chief Executive Officer in December 2019. She brings to the company inspirational leadership skills and an industrywide reputation for delivering results and leading high performing teams in a collaborative and innovative style. Prior to joining Crimson, Jen was Senior Vice President of U.S. Luxury and Direct-to Consumer Sales, Americas, at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE).

UME is the first-ever U.S.-produced plum spirit, founded in 2020 by Jenn Toyzer, who envisioned creating a drink that would offer a truly unique experience. Bright, tart, and lightly sweet, UME’s vibrant fruit flavor stands out on its own or adds a stunning twist to classic cocktails, like the signature UME Spritz. With half the sugar of comparable liqueurs and aperitifs and a 17% ABV, UME is the Purple Potion for a new era.

Abigail Estrada earned her Enology and Viticulture degrees from UC Davis. Abigail brings wine knowledge from her harvesting experiences in Italy, New Zealand, and Israel to influence the iconic “bold-yet balanced” Textbook wines.

JOEY WÖLFFER Wölffer Estates The Hamptons, NY

LAURA PRINCIPIANO Zuccardi Mendoza, Argentina

CRISTINA ALLEN Volans Tequila Jalisco, Mexico

DOROTHEE ZILLIKEN Zilliken Saar Valley, Germany

As Head Winemaker and an Agricultural Engineer from the National University of Cuyo, Laura leads both the Winemaking and Research and Development departments. She oversees a talented team of winemakers and agronomists dedicated to studying terroir and micro-regional factors influencing wine quality. Since 2009, Laura has been instrumental in the winery’s foundational design. Her extensive expertise is shaped by international harvests in Italy and Spain, along with significant experience across various prestigious wineries in Mendoza.

Cristina Allen co-founder of Volans Tequila learned that the craft and beauty of tequila is always attainable but only with the right processes in place. Cristina studied music production and has always had a knack for creativity. Volans tequila is the love child of husband and wife team, Chad and Cristina Allen and Chad’s mother Lonnie Allen. Everything about this brand screams family, values and tradition. It is their love of Mexico, the culture, the food, the people, and the tequila that drives them to bring the best tasting tequila to you.

Joey Wölffer is a New York Native, entrepreneur and the Chief Brand Officer and Co-Owner of Wölffer Estate Vineyard based in the Hamptons. With a mission to carry on the innovative legacy of her father, Joey and her brother Marc took over the winery in early 2013. That same year, they introduced the brand’s iconic Summer in a Bottle Rosé, which traditionally sells out each summer and is the number one fastest growing rosé in New York City.

The Zilliken family traces its winegrowing tradition back to 1742. The estate is currently managed by Dorothee, who has been working with her father, Hans-Joachim “Hanno” Zilliken, since 2007. She took on full responsibility in 2016, with the ongoing guidance of Hanno, and the indispensible help of her mother, Ruth, and husband, Philipp.

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