Sterling wines are create by the talented Lauren Kopit. Harvests around the world and an MS in Viticulture & Enology have led her to become Winemaker at Sterling Vineyards.

Renee Ary became the fourth winemaker in the four-decade history of DuckhornVineyards in 2014. Renee guides the entire DuckhornVineyards portfolio, crafting wines that offer structure and sophistication, as well as a deep and purposeful sense of place.

Kristen McMahan is committed to crafting wines that embody both the rustic beauty and refinement that have made the Anderson Valley famous among Pinot Noir enthusiasts.

Dana Epperson is the gifted winemaker who guides Decoy’s winemaking. She works collaboratively with the vineyard and winemaking teams to ensure the wines reflect the Decoy signature style, and its unwavering commitment to quality.

Margaret Leonardi is a talented winemaker, who creates Fetzer’s white wines, including 1,000 Stories Chardonnay.

Amanda Gorter joined Robert Hall Winery in 2016 and was promoted to Winemaker in 2019. Amanda has a degree in Biology with a Winemaking Certificate from the University of California, Davis.

Frenzy Sauvignon Blanc is created by the talented Rebecca “Bec” Wiffen.New Zealand produces what many wine critics consider the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc, so drink up the Frenzy.

Acclaimed winemaker Kristen Barnhisel brings two decades of viticulture and winemaking experience spanning three continents to her role as winemaker for all white wines.

Gabrielle Bouby-Malagu joined Champagne Gosset as assistant Winemaker in June 2017, a logical progression for someone raised in a Loire Valley farming family and who worked the last 17 years in sparkling wine.

In 2002, Cynthia joined the family business as director of communications for J.Lohr Vineyards & Wines, and in 2009, she was named marketing vice president. Beginning in 2016, Cynthia transitioned to the role of trade and brand advocate for J.Lohr. Then in 2019, Cynthia was named chief brand officer.

The talented winemaker Isabel Mitarakisis one of the most promising figures in the new scene of Chilean wine industry. She began her career in Concha y Toro in 2011, and by 2013, she was actively taking part in the harvests of Chile’s most iconic Cabernet Sauvignon from MaipoValley: Don Melchor, demonstrating her strong commitment with Cabernet Sauvignon, the variety that has made Chile famous as a producer of world class wines.

Zidanelia and her family moved to Mendoza, Argentina when she was just three years old. Since winemaking is the main industry in that region, she grew up surrounded by winemakers, listening to their wonderful stories. The passion they expressed for their life’s work made a deep impression on her at a young age, and she decided that winemaking was her true calling.

Cara Morrison joined Sonoma-Cutrer in 2005 where she immersed herself in crafting Chardonnay in the classic, Burgundian style. She considers Chardonnay a special
grape that allows the winemaker more versatility than any other; Sonoma-Cutrer’s intense focus on Chardonnay is what attracted her to the brand. Today, Cara loves that her role allows her to experiment with barrel maturation and the blending process of both of Sonoma-Cutrer’s Burgundian grape varietals – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Emma Swain, CSW and CEO of St. Sup ry Estate Vineyards and Winery has worked in the wine industry for more than 20 years. When Emma joined St. Sup ry Estate Vineyards and Winery and became C.E.O. in 2009, she was impressed with the strengths of the people, the matchless property and the rich history of the estate which was founded with a strong sense of passion, unyielding integrity and long-term dedication to winemaking and viticulture, all qualities she holds dear.

Barbara Tamburini could be considered wine industry royalty. In 2019, she was named Best Winemaker in Italy, also known as the Giacomo Tachis award, named after the late, great winemaker.

In 2011, Kim Stare Wallace became President of Dry Creek Vineyard. Her vision for the future of this dynamic family business is clear – to honor the past while innovating for the future to come. Together with her husband Don Wallace, the second generation has been instrumental in guiding the winery on its path toward being recognized as a Certified California Sustainable Vineyard and Winery.

Terry Wheatley, President of Vintage Wine Estates, oversees all commerce channels for Vintage Wine Estates portfolio of wines. Recognized as one of the wine industry’s “2016 Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink” by Fortune and Food & Wine Magazines, Terry is known for her deep respect for wine and the range of capabilities and strategies she employs to create, develop, promote, and sell them. Terry was named “Innovator of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast in 2018 for her career-spanning dedication to innovation.

Corinne Perez was seduced by the finesse, elegance and purity of white wines, whose vinification leaves no room for error. Since 2003, she has been a winemaker in Alsace and she was appointed head winemaker at Pierre Sparr at the start of 2020.

Selected as Person of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine for their prestigious Wine Star Awards, Heidi Scheid is being recognized for her remarkable contributions to Scheid Family Wines and the advancement of the wine industry. As the Executive VP, Heidi epitomizes the company’s values of courage, hard work, excellence, respect, honesty, continuous improvement and innovation.

Cristina Mariani-May is the CEO and president of Banfi, a global wine brand that includes the internationally renowned Castello Banfi vineyard estate in Montalcino, Tuscany; leading US importer Banfi Vintners; and US Northwest wine specialist Pacific Rim & Company.