Hopland, CA (January 8, 2024) — Viña Concha y Toro USA, distinguished as the largest importer of South American wines to the United States and a leading producer of Regenerative Organic Certified® wines in the nation, is thrilled to announce the recognition of two exceptional leaders. Senior Vice President of Marketing Rachel Newman and Concha y Toro Winemaker Isabel Mitarakis have both earned a place in the Forty Under Forty list by Beverage Information Group.
This inaugural 40 Under 40 program by the Beverage Information Group celebrates the emerging leaders shaping the future of the beverage alcohol industry. Recognizing professionals across various sectors including retailers, operators, distributors, suppliers, and service providers, the list serves as a testament to the dynamic leadership within the industry. The inclusion of Newman and Mitarakis, representing executive leadership and winemaker acumen respectively, highlights Viña Concha y Toro USA’s position as an industry trailblazer.
Expressing her gratitude, Rachel Newman said, “This is a tremendous honor. Everything I’ve accomplished at Viña Concha y Toro USA is in tandem with a team of talented, dedicated professionals connected by shared values; I couldn’t imagine it any other way. This award reflects the team I’m surrounded by and the industry-leading work driven by impact, passion, and focus.”
Isabel Mitarakis, Winemaker of Unrated Xtra Cabernet, expressed her sentiments by saying, “I’m humbled to be included in this group of innovators. Teamwork—united by passion, respect, humility, and courage—defines our company. The world of winemaking is a collaborative effort, and this recognition underscores the collective dedication we bring to crafting exceptional wines. Each grape, each barrel, tells a story, and I’m proud to contribute to that narrative.”
The selection process for the 40 Under 40 involves the Beverage Information Group editorial team evaluating individuals based on their outstanding career accomplishments and significant contributions to the industry. All 40 honorees will be featured in a special edition of Beverage Dynamics, Cheers, StateWays, and Beverage Wholesaler magazines.
Jeremy Nedelka, Vice President of Beverage Information Group, remarked, “We’re proud to honor the next generation of business leaders for the first time with our 40 Under 40 Program. They’re introducing new ideas, perspectives, moving the industry forward through innovation and will only make their presence felt more over time.”
For more detailed information about the Beverage Information Group’s 40 Under 40, please visit BeverageDynamics.com/40under40.
About Viña Concha y Toro USA
Viña Concha y Toro USA is an award-winning purveyor of multi-origin wines and the nation’s primary importer of South American wines, including Viña Don Melchor, Marqués de Casa Concha, Amelia, Carmín de Peumo, Concha y Toro Gran Reserva, Unrated, Casillero del Diablo, Cono Sur, and Bodega Trivento. The United States-based division of global powerhouse Viña Concha y Toro, Viña Concha y Toro USA is driven by excellence, innovation, longstanding commitments to the environment, and responsible business practices. Bonterra Organic Estates®, its California-based winery, is one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® wineries in the world. As a B Corp recognized as “Outstanding” by the nonprofit B Lab, Bonterra Organic Estates is grounded in the transformational goals of regenerative business.
