The North American wine industry is fortunate to have many passionate and inspiring luminaries, some that grew up among the vines, and others that brought their drive and ingenuity from other industries, but they all help to advance our industry and grow the pool of wine talent for the future. The Wine Industry Advisor have selected a few of Wine’s Most Inspiring People to recognize for their contribution to the North American wine industry.
These people have been or service to the industry inspired others with their approach to life and business, their hard earned achievements, and their attitude and values. We hope reading about them will inspire future wine stars.
Ashley Trout: Leveraging the Wine Community to Benefit the Underserved
Gretchen Boock: Driving Success with Commitment to People and Company Culture
Peter Mondavi, Jr.: Leading with the Future in Mind
Beth Novak Milliken: Unwavering Commitment to Ideals and Causes
Christine Coletta: Blazing the Way for Canadian Wine
Jerry Lohr: From South Dakota Farm to California Wine Legend
Beth Vukmanic Lopez: The Consistent Force Behind Sustainability in Practice