Tag: Wine’s Most Inspiring People
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Julia Coney—Writer, Educator, Speaker
Over the last year and a half, Julia Coney’s influence within wine continues to deepen, inspiring wine professionals to become more thoughtful about how...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Tony Wolf—Viticulturist, Educator
Lucie Morton says she remembers when Tony Wolf first appeared on her radar. He was a recent Cornell graduate, and she was a member...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Dennis Murphy—Founder & Winemaker, Caprio Cellars
“We give regularly and as often as possible. There's no reason to wait until the holidays. People need help year-round. And if more companies...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Christa-Lee and Darrien McWatters, TIME Family of...
Tradition and progress often appear to be opposing factions, especially in our increasingly politicized world. But Christa-Lee and Darrien McWatters manage to honor their...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Alex Ryan—CEO, The Duckhorn Portfolio
Alex Ryan knows full well that the company he runs is trying to do something that has almost never been done successfully—which makes the...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Ron Rosenbrand—Viticulturist, Spring Mountain Vineyard
Ron Rosenbrand didn’t need a fire to cement his legacy at Spring Mountain Vineyard in Napa. By that awful late September night in 2020,...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Cathy Huyghe—Writer, Entrepreneur, Meditator
In the wine industry, the extreme is expected: sipping and spitting through hundreds of wines in a matter of hours, tastings in caves, scuba...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Marty Clubb—Co-Owner, L’Ecole No. 41
A Walla Walla industry leader and community builder.
Ask Marty Clubb how a one-time corporate financial analyst ended up running a top-notch, highly-respected Washington state...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Ali Smith Story—Owner, Smith Story Wine Cellars
“There is no point at which you can say, ‘Well I’m successful now, I may as well take a nap.’” —Carrie Fischer
Words that Ali...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People Awards
Each year, Wine Industry Advisor chooses 10 individuals within the wine industry who showcase leadership, innovation, and inspiration. For the first time in 2021,...
Lindsay Hoopes: Creating Economic Viability and Attracting the Next Generation of...
A Napa native, Lindsay Hoopes spent her childhood walking the vineyards with her family, and in so doing, developed an unparalleled love for farming and her surrounding community...
Craig Camp: Leading the Way for Vineyard Rejuvenation from Conventional to...
Craig Camp seems to be universally respected in the West Coast wine industry...
Kim McPherson: Pioneer and Standard-Bearer of Texas Wine
There are few people better known in the Texas wine industry than Kim McPherson...
Janie Brooks Heuck: Taking on Challenges and Committed to Giving Back
When Janie Brooks Heuck, Managing Director of Brooks Wine in Amity, Oregon, was asked how she came into this industry, she responded with a melancholy laugh...
Jeff O’Neill: Fostering a Culture of Teamwork, Ingenuity and Opportunity
O’Neill, founder of the fast-growing O'Neill Vintners and Distillers (it’s the seventh largest winery in the US), didn’t really plan to go into the wine business...
