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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Dr. Liz Thach - California’s First Woman Master of Wine and 7th in the U.S.A. 
Serving the Wine Industry Through Education, Research and Communication Dr. Liz Thach MW is the seventh woman in the United States and first in California to attain the Master of Wine (May 2011)....
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Doug Frost, MS, MW — A Veteran Wine Educator Turns Washington Vintner
By Melanie Young Many industry professionals would gladly rest on their laurels after becoming only one of four individuals* in the world to achieve both Master Sommelier (1991) and Master of Wine (1993)...
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Martha Barra — A Warm and Approachable Mendocino Leader
By Laurie Wachter Few voices are as passionate about Mendocino County as Martha Barra, who, for more than 40 years, has devoted herself to the continuing success of her family’s award-winning winery,...
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Cyril Chappellet — Leading with Heart, Building for Tomorrow
By Laurie Wachter When American Ag Credit invited Cyril Chappellet to join the board during the COVID-19 pandemic, he considered the depth of banking expertise filling the Zoom gallery and told them...
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Kevin Zraly — America’s Wine Educator Raises a Glass to 50 Years 
Ask many people in the industry where they began their wine education and their response is, “Kevin Zraly” ...
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: J. Stephen Casscles, Esq. – Educating for the Future of American Wine
Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wine’s Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our industry who showcase leadership, innovation,...
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Kimberly Noëlle Charles, DipWSET – Connecting People Through Wine and Community
Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wine’s Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our industry who showcase leadership, innovation,...
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Dario Sattui — Giving Back and Putting Community First in Napa Valley
Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wine’s Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our industry who showcase leadership, innovation,...
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Julie Secviar  — Putting a Humane Spin on Human Resources
Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wine’s Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our industry who showcase leadership, innovation,...
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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Mary Taylor — Building a Business with a Singular Focus
Mary Taylor runs one of the most successful independent, woman-owned wine import companies in the United States. Her Mary Taylor White Label portfolio of 26 European producers has reached $6 million in...
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