Industry Innovator

While rooted in tradition, wine, spirits, and beer continue to evolve thanks to people pushing the boundaries and striving for better. These are the industry innovators taking the wine and drinks industries to new territory and creating legacies for generations to come.

How Paul Hobbs Liberated Argentina Wine to Become the Malbec Maestro

With early experiences that traverse iconic wineries like Simi and Opus One, it’s no surprise…

How Miguel de Leon Is Reforming the Restaurant Wine List

In the bustling New York City culinary landscape, where innovation and authenticity intertwine, Pinch Chinese…

Greenbar Distillery
Greenbar Distillery Is Leading LA Spirits into a Sustainable Future

When Litty Mathew and Melkon Khosrovian co-founded Greenbar Distillery in 2004, it was one of the first…

Cuvée Collective
Napa Valley-Based Cuvée Collective Debuts ‘World’s First Wine NFT Club’

This article is brought to you in partnership with Cuvée Collective On July 27, Napa Valley…

Rosanna Lugo Is Making Washington Wine a Safer Place to Work for Spanish-Speaking Workers

Rosanna Lugo didn’t consider herself a wine drinker until she was nearing retirement. After close…

lexie phillips
Industry Innovator: Lexie Phillips, Jack Daniel’s First Female Assistant Distiller

Lexie Phillips has experienced a lot of “firsts” in her career. March of 2022 marked…

katerina axelsson
Industry Innovator: Katerina Axelsson, CEO and Founder of Tastry

The fascinating thing about wine is its ability to bring together many industries. Wine doesn’t…

Bobby Stuckey
Industry Innovator: Bobby Stuckey, Independent Restaurant Coalition

Innovation doesn’t always mean the introduction of new methods, ideas, or products. It can also…

Carlo Mondavi
Industry Innovator: Monarch Tractor Co-Founder, Carlo Mondavi

As the grandson of the great Robert Mondavi, many believe that Carlo Mondavi was destined…

Cathy Corison
Industry Innovator: Winemaking Trailblazer, Cathy Corison

Cathy Corison is a winemaker in St. Helena, California and undoubtedly a trailblazer. Spanning her…

Coravin Founder, Greg Lambrecht
Industry Innovator: Coravin Founder, Greg Lambrecht

When Greg Lambrecht founded Coravin, he revolutionized how we drink wine. The wine preservation system goes…

Julia Coney
Industry Innovator: Julia Coney, Black Wine Professionals Founder

Julia Coney has done more to shift the wine industry’s paradigm in the last few…