August 26, 2025 (Nashville, TN) — The Belle & Bottle Collective is proud to welcome Susan Kostrzewa, veteran wine journalist, educator, and content strategist, as our Content Director and Strategic Advisor.
Kostrzewa is the founder of Resplendent Ink (www.resplendentink.com) and the former Editor-in-Chief of Wine Enthusiast Media. With decades of leadership in wine journalism and industry strategy, she has spearheaded global editorial initiatives, championed diversity in wine coverage, and built platforms that amplify women’s voices in the industry. Her career includes board and advisory appointments, mentoring roles, and collaborations that have advanced women’s leadership across the wine world.
“Susan’s decades of experience and her commitment to women in wine make her an invaluable partner as the Collective expands,” says Laura Huston, founder of Belle & Bottle. “Her insight, creativity, and global connections will help us evolve what we offer our members — both in the trade and as consumers — and increase our impact in the industry.”
As part of her work with the Belle & Bottle Collective, Susan will help roll out new member benefits and initiatives, including:
- Member Communications for Trade Professionals – For elevated tier members working in the wine trade, Susan will offer innovative content strategy and communications packages designed to increase audience growth, create adaptable cross-platform messaging, strengthen brand voice, and attract media attention.
- Exclusive Wine Travel & Wellness Retreats – For trade and consumer members, opportunities to collaborate on or attend women-friendly travel and women-focused wellness and educational retreats organized and hosted by Susan.
- New Belle & Bottle Content – Educational features and trend insights hosted on the Belle & Bottle platform, including a virtual panel series on business strategies for women in wine, an interview series with top women winemakers, and more.
“I’ve spent my career telling the stories of exceptional wines and the people behind them,” says Kostrzewa. “The Belle & Bottle Collective offers a fresh, inclusive space where those stories can inspire real-world connection and impact.”
The Belle & Bottle Collective unites women who love wine, food, travel, and culture — offering members access to curated experiences, exclusive events, and wines from women-led and boutique family producers. Every purchase supports the Belle & Bottle Foundation, which funds women entrepreneurs and community projects.
We are actively seeking winery partners whose values align with our mission to join our growing network. Wineries interested in applying for partnership and consumers ready to experience the Collective can learn more and connect with us at belleandbottle.com/pages/collective
