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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, Barra of Mendocino. On her 80th birthday in 2021, she received a U.S. Congressional Resolution honoring her lifetime work building the Barra family wine business.

January 19, 2026

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

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Congratulations to Cyril Chappellet, CEO and Chairman of Chappellet Winery, on being selected as one of Wine's Most Inspiring People. Along with nearly five years on the American Ag Credit board, Chappellet has served 12 years on the Napa Valley Vintners board, including as 2024 Chair. He was also a director at the Napa Community Firewise Foundation and founded the Hennessey Rector Firesafe Council, implementing a fire prevention strategy with 50 neighboring property owners.

December 15, 2025

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

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Congratulations to Kevin Zraly on being selected as one of Wine's Most Inspiring People. Over the past 50 years, Zraly has shared his passion and knowledge for wine with more than 30,000 students.

November 24, 2025

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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Congratulations to Julie Secviar—named one of Wine’s Most Inspiring People—for bringing a humane and people-first approach to HR. With 30+ years in roles ranging from global head HR for Chef Thomas Keller to Vice President at Far Niente, Julie champions employee well-being, inclusion, and strategic impact.

July 10, 2025

Wine's Most Inspiring People: Julie Secviar - Putting a Humane Spin on Human Resources

Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wines Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our

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Congratulations to Kerrin Laz, Proprietor of K. Laz Wine Collection and Founder of Inspire Napa Valley, for being selected as one of the 2025 Wine's Most Inspiring People.

April 14, 2025

Wineââ‚¬â„¢s Most Inspiring People 2025: Kerrin Laz ââ‚¬” Giving Back and Living with Authenticity and Joy

For 2025, Wine Industry Advisor is expanding the Wines Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from

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Nominations are now open for Wine Industry Advisor’s 2025 "Wine’s Most Inspiring People" awards. This is your chance to celebrate individuals making a significant impact in the wine industry, from growers to CEOs, and those contributing to the betterment of the industry. Know someone whose work is inspiring? Nominate them by November 10, 2024.

October 8, 2024

Nominations Open for Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025

Submit your nomination for the wine industrys Most Inspiring People Today is the first day to submit nominations for Wine Industry Advisors annual

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January 17, 2024

Wine's Most Inspiring People 2024: André Hueston Mack âÂ€Â” An Enthusiastic Entrepreneur in the World of Wine

By Laurie Wachter Andr Hueston Mack left at the pinnacle of his career as head sommelier of Thomas Kellers Per Se restaurant in New York City for

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Lindsay Hoopes: Creating Economic Viability and Attracting the Next Generation of Consumers to Napa

January 22, 2021

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... The post Lindsay Hoopes: Creating Economic Viability and Attracting the Next Generation of Consumers to Napa appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/01/22/lindsay-hoopes-economic-viability-next-generation-consumers-napa?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lindsay-hoopes-economic-viability-next-generation-consumers-napa Published Date:Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:43 +0000

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Craig Camp: Leading the Way for Vineyard Rejuvenation from Conventional to Biodynamic Farming

January 21, 2021

Craig Camp seems to be universally respected in the West Coast wine industry... The post Craig Camp: Leading the Way for Vineyard Rejuvenation from Conventional to Biodynamic Farming appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/01/21/craig-camp-vineyard-rejuvenation-biodynamic-farming?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=craig-camp-vineyard-rejuvenation-biodynamic-farming Published Date:Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:45:44 +0000

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Kim McPherson: Pioneer and Standard-Bearer of Texas Wine

January 20, 2021

There are few people better known in the Texas wine industry than Kim McPherson... The post Kim McPherson: Pioneer and Standard-Bearer of Texas Wine appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/01/20/kim-mcpherson-pioneer-of-texas-wine?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kim-mcpherson-pioneer-of-texas-wine Published Date:Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:00:51 +0000

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