Winebow Women Leaders

Women Leaders in Wine & Spirits

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.

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AMANDA WITTSTROM HIGGINS Ancient Peaks Winery Paso Robles, California

SARA STOCKER Allan Scott Family Winemakers Marlborough, New Zealand

ELISABETTA GNUDI ANGELINI Altesino Tuscany, Italy

KIRSTY BLACK Arbikie Angus, Scotland

Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins is a Paso Robles native and founder of Dream Big Darling, a non-profit to empower women in the wine and spirits industry supported by One Stone Cellars. She was previously the VP of Operations at Ancient Peaks Winery, where she led an innovative mentorship program that graduated numerous aspiring wine industry professionals. In 2019 she was selected by Wine Enthusiast Magazine for their prestigious 40 under 40 list.

From converting a disused cattle-shed to running a multi-award-winning distillery that produces vodka, gin, and whisky, Kirsty is involved in all aspects of Arbikie’s operations. She also oversees the first rye whisky to be distilled in Scotland for over 100 years. Kirsty has a BSc in Plant Science and was awarded a Doctorate in Philosophy for her research on the benefits and potential of using more environmentally friendly legumes in intercrop-systems and the production of alcohol.

Growing up amongst the vines Sara spent much of her youth in Marlborough developing a natural fondness for wine and a desire to understand all aspects of the winegrowing. Her passion for the outdoors and environment led her to a career in viticulture, helping her father carry on their viticulture legacy. Sara prioritizes sustainability and works with the environment to grow and produce the best Marlborough grapes. Today, she co-owns Allan Scott Family Winemakers with her brother Josh.

Elisabetta acquired her first winery in the Chianti Classico region in 1997 and a few years later, a long standing property in Montalcino. In 2002, her growing appreciation of the Montalcino region led to the purchase and renovation of Altesino, which is now considered one of the top producers of Brunello in Tuscany. “My passion for wine drives everything: each year’s vintage must be even more perfect than the one before.”

VALENTINA ARGIOLAS Argiolas Sardinia, Italy

MARIA CARELLA Cantina Nicosia Sicily, Italy

CAROLINA STUPINO Castello di Neive Barbaresco, Italy

DR. LAURA CATENA Catena Zapata Mendoza, Argentina

Dr. Laura Catena is a fourth-generation Argentine vintner, physician, and writer, born in Mendoza, Argentina. She graduated from Harvard with a degree in biology and received her M.D. from Stanford. Dr. Catena is Managing Director of Catena Zapata and the founder of the Catena Institute of Wine, dedicated to preserving Malbec and elevating Argentine wine. She is on the Executive Leadership Board of the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology and was named WSET Honorary President 2023-2025.

Pioneers in innovative winemaking and the revival of native Sardinian grapes, Valentina and her family produce outstanding wines that reflect the unique landscape and ancient traditions of their island. She is is part of the third generation to run Argiolas, together with her cousin Antonio and sister Francesca.

Family owned and operated, Cantina Nicosia was founded in 1898, and was one of the original wineries to settle on Mount Etna, owning 85 hectares in the area and farming all of their own grapes. Their state-of-the art winery in the town of Trecastagni covers more than 20,000 square feet, including an ultra-modern bottling line. Maria Carella, one of the few female enologists in Sicily, has been with the winery since 2008 and produces all of the wines.

Carolina grew up between the hills of Piedmont and the city of Turin. She did her university studies in London, where she worked as a journalist after graduating. Following her father Italo’s recent passing, she now leads the family winery, together with Castello di Neive’s historical winemaker Claudio, and is determined to carry on his legacy.

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BELÉN IÁCONO Catena Zapata Mendoza, Argentina

MACHA DEFRAINE Château de Fontenille Bordeaux, France

JULIA GAZANIOL C hâteau de Parenchère Bordeaux, France

CLARISSE BORAU Château de Rouanne Vinsobres, France

Belén began working with the Catena family in 2005. She currently oversees the family’s vineyards located in Tupungato, including Adrianna Vineyard, the most studied and awarded vineyard in South America. A fierce advocate of the expression of terroir in wines, Belén meticulously studies each parcel to make wines of place that are able to age. She is also part of the winery’s sustainability team and is responsible for their certifications.

Macha was born in 1988, when her father was in the process of purchasing Château de Fontenille. She spent her childhood and adolescence at the winery and after obtaining her baccalaureate in 2006, began studying decoration and merchandising. In 2017, she decided to take over the family business, obtaining a diploma in viticulture and oenology in Bordeaux and joining the family property in 2020. Currently, she assists her father in winemaking, wine aging and vineyard management.

Julia’s grandfather founded the winery, which is situated at the easternmost edge of the Bordeaux appellation, next to Bergerac. He eventually passed down responsibilities to her father. After her studies, Julia joined her father in helping run the estate, and now oversees many aspects of the business. As commercial manager, she is responsible for sales management and distribution in 30 countries.

Clarisse started harvesting and pressing grapes with her feet at the age of 10 in the “garage”. Her training as an agricultural engineer/ agronomist in Toulouse enabled her to discover different wine-producing regions of the world. She then trained as an oenologist in Montpellier, and worked as the assistant winemaker in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for two years. She arrived at Château de Saint Cosme in 2021 and is now the winemaker of the Barruol family’s second estate: Château de Rouanne in Vinsobres.

MARIA IRIS BERTARELLI ColleMassari Wine Estates Tuscany, Italy

BARBARA GROSS Cooper Mountain Vineyards Willamette Valley, Oregon

ROSARIO PALMA CORRALES Cousiño Macul Maipo Valley, Chile

MARIE-JOSÈPHE GAGNARD Domaine Gagnard Delagrange Burgundy, France Marie-Josèphe created Domaine Gagnard- Delagrange with her husband Jacques Gagnard in 1959. After Jacques passed in 2009, the domaine retained 7.4 acres of vineyards that Marie-Josèphe continues to run with the help of her grandson Marc- Antonin Blain. She tends to two small parcels herself: Chassagne Village and a small vineyard of Passetoutgrain called Les Farges. and terroir expression of La Londe.

Rosario joined the Cousiño Macul team in 2005 after studying agronomy with a specialty in Enology at the Pontifical University of Chile. After years of learning at Cousiño Macul and other renowned sites in Spain, California, Italy, France, and Germany, she became the Head Winemaker in 2018. Her passion for innovation inspires her to continue to improve the wines’ quality year after year.

Maria Iris Bertarelli and her brother, Claudio Tipa, run the ColleMassari Wine Estates, a family-owned collection of four iconic properties from Tuscany. They acquired Castello ColleMassari in 1998 and expanded their holdings over several years to include three additional properties— Grattamacco in Bolgheri, Poggio di Sotto in Montalcino, and Tenuta San Giorgio in Montalcino.

From an early age, Barbara Gross embraced the art of wine-grape growing in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. After college, she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family’s winery, a commitment she fervently upholds. As a former board member of influential wine and tourism organizations, Barbara has collaborated with fellow Oregon winery owners to shape the trajectory of the Willamette Valley, advocating for organic and biodynamic winegrowing. Her unwavering dedication ensures a sustainable and thriving future for winemaking in the region.

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MATHILDE GRIVOT Domaine Jean Grivot Burgundy, France

ANNE MOREAU Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis, France

NATHALIE TOLLOT Domaine Tollot-Beaut Burgundy, France

ADRIANNA CATENA El Enemigo Mendoza, Argentina

Domaine Jean Grivot is among the great names in Burgundian wine. Mathilde is the daughter of the estate owners Étienne and Marielle Grivot, and recently took over winemaking duties from her father. Today, the family’s vineyards are densely planted and farmed organically “sans certification,” while the aim in the cellar is for balance and clear expression of terroir.

Since September 1994, Anne has been responsible for Domaine Louis Moreau’s public relations and has spearheaded the winery’s expansion into export markets such as Norway, Sweden, Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, USA, India and Brazil. Today, she serves as the winery’s Sales and Communications Manager. She has been married to Louis since 1995 and they have two daughters.

Nathalie grew up on her family’s domaine and is now a fifth-generation vigneronne, running the estate with her two cousins. Tollot-Beaut has become one of the most prestigious in Burgundy, thanks in part to Nathalie. Today, she is responsible for managing the business side of the domaine, handling all hospitality, communication, and marketing efforts.

Adrianna grew up in Buenos Aires and later moved to California, graduating from UC Berkeley with highest honors and the Departmental Citation in History. She holds a Master’s Degree and PhD from the University of Oxford and has been awarded prestigious fellowships by the Clarendon Fund, Balliol College, and the Leverhulme Trust. Adrianna blends her experience in Academia with her passion for Viticulture and Winemaking, dividing her time between El Enemigo Wines and Catena Zapata.

PASCALE ABADIE Fat Bastard Languedoc-Roussillon, France

CARMEN MARTÍNEZ ZABALA & LOURDES MARTÍNEZ ZABALA Faustino Rioja, Spain

MAGALI COMBARD Figuière Provence, France

GIULIA LA SCORCIOSA Flora Lisa Abruzzo, Italy

Born and raised in the Gers region, Pascale Abadie developed a passion for viticulture early on. In 2001, she earned her National Diploma of Oenology from Toulouse, setting the foundation for a rewarding career in winemaking. As a winemaker at Fat Bastard, Pascale brings her technical mastery and creative vision to craft bold, expressive wines. Passionate about sustainability and the future of winemaking, Pascale is also actively involved in initiatives that promote responsible viticulture and environmental stewardship.

Carmen (President) and Lourdes Martínez Zabala (CEO) represent the fourth generation of Familia Martínez Zabala, which owns six wineries in Spain, including Faustino and Portia. The sisters have more than 20 years’ experience in operating the Faustino winery and preserving its legacy of four essential pillars: vineyards, family, sustainability and innovation.

Magali’s father, Alain Combard, founded the winery in 1992 after discovering its unique terroir in La Londe, a subappellation of the Côtes- de-Provence. Today, Magali runs the commercial side of the business while her brother, Francois, is the head winemaker. She is a tireless globetrotter who loves learning about the world and people, and is always on the look-out for trends and new marketing ideas.

Giulia is the winemaker behind Flora Lisa, a Pinot Grigio made from organic grapes produced exclusively for Winebow by Passione Natura, a winery in Abruzzo founded by the acclaimed Pizzolo family of vintners. Giulia is an Abruzzo native who grew up in a wine-growing family and studied enology and viticulture at the University of Teramo. Her philosophy aligns closely with that of Passione Natura: driving environmentally conscious winemaking through new technologies, from vineyard to bottling.

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SARAH PROWSE Four Pillars Yarra Valley, Australia

LETO PARASKEVOPOULOS & SOFIA KARATSALOU Gai’a Santorini & Nemea, Greece Leto and Sofia are the daughters of Gai’a co-founders Yiannis Paraskevopoulou and Leon Karatsalos and make up the second generation at the winery. Leto became Chief Winemaker for Gai’a’s Santorini wines in 2022. She was born in Athens and studied in the UK, where she received degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Sofia has a degree in crop science, and as of this year, serves as Chief Agronomist for Gai’a’s wineries in both Nemea and Santorini.

PRUE HENSCHKE Henschke Eden Valley, Australia

LUCIE DEPUYDT J. Moreau et Fils Chablis, France

After studying Wine Science at Charles Sturt University and gaining 15 years of experience crafting wines, Sarah’s journey with Four Pillars began through Punt Road Winery, overseeing the production of Bloody Shiraz Gin and managing grape sourcing. She joined Four Pillars in 2020 as Production Manager and Distiller, becoming Head Distiller in 2024. Sarah leads production of over one million bottles annually, maintains award-winning consistency, and serves as a judge for the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards.

Viticulturist Prue and her husband, fifth generation winemaker Stephen, are the current custodians of the Henschke winery and vineyards, steeped in 150 years of family winemaking history in Barossa’s Eden Valley. Prue’s philosophy is a holistic one — “to ensure our created environment sits in a healthy balance with our natural landscape. I would like to see the next generation inherit a fertile and sustainable land.”

Lucie Depuydt holds a Diploma in Organic Engineering Technology, a National Oenology Diploma, and a master’s in environmental studies, specializing in vines & terroir. During her master’s, Lucie mapped the soil of the Chablis winegrowing region and produced cultivation recommendation leaflets offered to winegrowers by the Chamber of Agriculture of the Yonne, the northern Burgundian geographical department which includes Chablis.

TERESA HEUZENROEDER Jansz Tasmania, Australia

DONZILIA COPETO João Portugal Ramos Estates Beiras/Alentejo/Vinho Verde/ Douro, Portugal completed her post-graduate in oenology from Évora University following a degree in agricultural, food and engineering industries from Instituto Politécnico de Beja. In 1996 she started working for João Portugal Ramos Family Estates and in 1999 she became a winemaker for their property in Alentejo, as well as production, quality and food safety manager. Donzilia successfully

CÉLÉNIE DESARBRES Labouré-Roi Burgundy, France

ANDREA LEÓN Lapostolle & Clos Apalta Apalta Valley, Chile

Teresa Heuzenroeder joined Jansz in 2025 as senior sparkling winemaker. With more than 20 years of expertise crafting exceptional sparkling wines, Teresa has a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm, setting an exciting aspirational future for Jansz Tasmania. Having previously worked for the Hill Smith Family, Teresa’s distinguished career includes key roles at Hill-Smith Family Estates, Petaluma, Croser, and Paragon Estates. Teresa continues to build on Jansz’ history of crafting wines that capture the various and unique terroirs of Tasmania.

As a young Burgundian, Célénie Desarbres obtained her national oenologist diploma in 2023 after 3 years of training. An agronomist, very curious about vineyards and passionate about current wine-growing themes, Célénie studied in different vineyards in both France and Spain before returning to Burgundy, vinifying her first vintage at Labouré-Roi with the 2023 harvest. Her expertise in the relationship between winemaking and grape growing enables close collaboration between these two inseparable aspects.

Andrea Agricultural Engineering at the Catholic University of Santiago. She joined the Clos Apalta in 2004 as the on-site Assistant Winemaker. She was promoted to Lapostolle Communications Director in 2009, Technical Director for all Lapostolle Wines in 2017, and Technical Director for all Domaines Bournet Lapostolle wines in 2020. Andrea is the only winemaker in Chile to achieve 100-point scores from James Suckling on two wines. Forbes named her one of Chile’s Top 50 women of 2024. studied

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TERESA LIBRANDI Librandi Calabria, Italy

ALICIA LINI Lini 910 Emilia Romagna, Italy

JEANY CRONK Mirabeau Provence, France

KATE GOODMAN Paxton McLaren Vale, Australia

Teresa Librandi is the youngest daughter of Antonio Librandi, who founded Librandi with his brother Nicodemo. After graduating with a degree in business administration from the Università Commerciale L. Bocconi in Milan, she worked at PWC in Milan for three years, then moved back to Cirò to join the family business. Associate owner since 2012, she is currently the winery’s Chief Financial Officer.

Alicia Lini is the fourth generation to lead Lini, and is closely involved in everything at the winery, from winemaking to marketing to exports. Her family has been making lambruscos since 1910 and they are dedicated to making Lambrusco with integrity— holding their wines for longer than the industry standard in order to fully allow the bubbles to incorporate into the wine. Lini’s wines are renowned for their signature freshness and classic dry character.

Jeany Cronk founded Masion Mirabeau along with her husband, Stephen Cronk. The couple made the decision to leave the leafy suburbs of South London behind in exchange for the blue skies and sunshine of Provence, with three young children in tow. Jeany works closely on the Miason Mirabeau look and feel. Her big passions are interior design, the French way of life and of course the inspirational flavors and food of Provence.

Kate Goodman brings over 25 years of winemaking experience to Paxton. Recognized as Australian Women in Wine’s Winemaker of the Year (2018), Kate is celebrated for her modern, thoughtful approach to crafting wines that are vibrant, expressive, and true to their origins. Through her consultancy role at Paxton, she provides strategic winemaking guidance, helping to shape wines that reflect Paxton's McLaren Vale terroir and the winery's sustainable, biodynamic philosophy.

LISA, GAIA, & SOFIA PECCHENINO Pecchenino Piedmont, Italy

CARLA PROSPERO Podere Prospero Tuscany, Italy

ALICE, SANDRA & ANDREA TAVARES Quinta de Chocapalha Lisboa, Portugal

ILSE BODENSTEIN Prager Wachau, Austria

Enchanted by the region’s magic after years of travelling to Tuscany as a holiday destination, Carla Prospero purchased a small farm in Bolgheri in 2003: 3.8 hectares along the Via Bolgherese in the heart of the appellation. Here, shaded by Bolgheri’s picturesque cypress trees, olive groves alternate with vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Today, Carla shares the winery management and her dream with her son and daughter, Alberto and Nadia Zenato.

With vineyards dating back to the 16th century, the Tavares da Silva family has embarked on a restoration program replanting and regrafting vines with indigenous and international varieties. This effort has paid off, as Quinta de Chocapalha produces wines that boast traditional minerality and elegance, while remaining fresh and fruit forward. Andrea handles marketing and sales, Alice is the manager of wine tourism, and Sandra is the chief winemaker at Chocapalha.

The Pecchenino family has been growing vines in Piedmont for over four generations and made the leap from small wine production to a winery of international recognition under brothers Orlando and Attilio Pecchenino. Focused on the production of high-quality Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and a few other select varietals, Pecchenino’s vines are painstakingly cared for by hand. Lisa, Gaia, and Sofia are next in line to lead this pioneering winery. Sofia recently completed a degree in winemaking.

When Ilse married Toni Bodenstein, the two ushered in a profound change, not only at the Prager winery that Isle inherited from her father, but throughout the Wachau. By focusing on specific sites within certain vineyards, the Bodensteins produce exceptional wines that are truly unique to their terroirs and coveted throughout the world.

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THERESA PICHLER Rudi Pichler Wachau, Austria

CARLA PROSPERO & NADIA ZENATO

LENTINA, MERI, & ALESSANDRA TESSARI Suavia Veneto, Italy

SABINE TIEFENBRUNNER Tiefenbrunner Alto Adige, Italy

Sansonina Veneto, Italy

The Tessari sisters are dedicated to creating terroir-specific, quality Soave wines, using only the native Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave varieties. They represent Suavia’s new generation, with a focus on meticulous vineyard management that includes crop diversification, manual pruning, and the use of natural products and grass planting to preserve soil vitality. Valentina is the winemaker, while Alessandra and Meri look after the export and domestic markets.

Theresa Pichler is the daughter of Rudi Pichler, one of the elite growers of the Wachau, producing wines of precision, power, and longevity. She chose to study International Wine Business and has a variety of responsibilities at the winery. From hosting tastings to vineyard management to assistant winemaker, Theresa has a role in almost every aspect of the estate, and hopes to take over from her father one day.

In the mid-1990s, Carla and her daughter Nadia acquired a large 18th century farm in the Sirmione area in Lugana called Sansonina, and set about to produce exceptional red wines in an area known for whites. The name Sansonina belonged to a woman who owned the estate centuries ago, nicknamed “Little Samson” for her strong character.

Founded in 1848, the Tiefenbrunner Castel Turmhof winery owes its name to the ancient castle known today as the home of the Tiefenbrunner family. Wine grapes have been cultivated in this hamlet amid the awe-inspiring Italian Alps for over 300 years. In 2012, Christof and his wife Sabine took official full control, making them the fifth generation to run the family winery.

SILVINA VAN HOUTEN TILIA Wines Mendoza, Argentina

PRIYANKA KULKARNI Villa Maria Marlborough, New Zealand

GIULIA MIGLIORATI Valle Reale Abruzzo, Italy

VIRGINIA WILLCOCK Vasse Felix Western Australia

Silvina van Houten is TILIA’s vineyard sustainability expert and agronomist. She grew up in the countryside of Mendoza with a family of peach and plum growers, descendants of Dutch, Japanese and Italian immigrants to Argentina. Silvina thinks of the plants as her children, and what she enjoys most in life is watching them grow and thrive. She is passionate about using science to develop sustainable practices that support the vine within its natural ecosystem.

When Priyanka Kulkarni learned she couldn’t pursue her dream of becoming a pilot in the air force, her sister suggested a trip to Nashik, home of India’s emerging wine scene. Priyanka was immediately hooked on winemaking. She took a role as assistant winemaker at York Winery in India, and later worked vintages in China, Portugal, Austria, Germany, the U.S., and New Zealand. In 2019 she decided to make Marlborough home, joining Villa Maria’s winemaking team.

Originally from the small town of Capestrano in Abruzzo, Giulia studied economics and international business at the University LUISS in Rome. She initially worked in the fashion industry, eventually pivoting to wine. In 2012, she returned to her hometown, where she took a position as the export manager for Valle Reale, an organic and biodynamic winery nestled inside one of Italy’s most beautiful national parks. Together with owner Leonardo Pizzolo, she oversees the estate’s global distribution and sales.

Since 2006, Virginia has been the chief winemaker at Margaret River’s founding wine estate, Vasse Felix, and behind some of the most critically acclaimed wines in Australia. She has an insatiable curiosity for the role microbiology plays in grapes and in the vineyard, and this has driven the development of her revolutionary winemaking style at the winery.

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PILAR MARTÍNEZ BUJANDA IRRIBARRIA Viña Bujanda Rioja, Spain

SONIA SPADARO Vulcanica Sicily, Italy

SANDRA TAVARES Wine & Soul Douro, Portugal

JESSICA HILL-SMITH Yalumba & Hill-Smith Barossa Valley, Australia

Sonia is the co-founder, along with Stefano Saccardi, of Musa - a company specialized in creating Sicilian Spirits with rare local ingredients. Their first launch was Vulcanica, an extra premium hand-crafted vodka from Mount Etna. Sonia’s role is to select the best ancient Sicilian grains; Vulcanica is made from a unique blend of organic, high-protein, low-gluten, savory grains that have been a part of the daily diet on the island for millennia.

Sandra, owner and winemaker of Wine & Soul, started her winemaking journey in 2001, with the goal of creating wines that showcase the traditional varieties of Portugal’s Douro Valley. She has since achieved international acclaim for her wines. Sandra is a highly talented oenologist, considered by many to define the new Douro generation.

Jessica generational descendant of Yalumba’s founder Samuel Smith, was destined to be involved in the family business. With the winery as a giant playground for Hill-Smith and her two sisters, she spent weekends roaming the winery and vineyards. After four years working for and managing the prestige brands of Krug, Dom Pérignon, Ruinart and Bollinger in the UK, she returned to Australia in 2019 to become the sixth generation to enter the family business. Hill-Smith,

Rioja, Spain Viña Bujanda is owned by the brother and- sister team Carlos and Pilar Martínez- Bujanda Irribarria, whose family has been making wine since 1889. The estate was established in 2009 in the small village of Oyon near Logroño. Carlos and Pilar are the fifth generation to be involved in the family wine business. Their commitment to producing estate wines, reflective of their terroir, has ensured Familia Martínez-Bujanda’s continued success.

LOUISA ROSE Yalumba & Hill-Smith Barossa Valley, Australia

NADIA ZENATO Zenato Veneto, Italy

Louisa Rose joined Yalumba in 1992 and has been part of the Yalumba story for more than three decades. She remains one of Australia’s most respected winemakers and has gained international recognition for her leadership in Viognier, Shiraz, and cool-climate whites. As Head of Sustainability and Global Brand Ambassador, Louisa brings her vision, leadership and voice to the future of Australian wine, championing sustainable practices, progressive thinking, and a united industry.

For more than six decades, the Zenato family has built their wine business in the Lugana DOC and Valpolicella DOC regions, tending to 95 hectares of vineyards. Leading their business strategy is co-owner Nadia Zenato, who is using her personal experience as well as her degrees in international law and business communication to meticulously expand their footprint in emerging wine markets worldwide.

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Notes

WINEBOW AGENCY BRANDS

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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