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Lede Co. Reps Sir Davis

Lede Co. announced its representation of SirDavis, a shared vision between Moët Hennessy and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter around the future of American whisky. Crafted with Moet Hennessy's own five-time International Whisky Competition Master Distiller of the Year Dr. Bill Lumsden, SirDavis offers a one-of-a-kind

Jackson Family Wines Names Tim Brown CEO

Jackson Family Wines hired Tim Brown as Chief Executive Officer. Brown succeeds President & CEO Rick Tigner, who is retiring after decades of leadership guiding the family-owned company through significant growth and market expansion, while reinforcing its commitment to people, quality, and environmental stewardship. Under Tigner’s leadership, Jackson

William Chris Vineyards Names Gregory Vineyard Director

William Chris Vineyards Names Gregory Vineyard Director

William Chris Vineyards promoted Tate Gregory to Director of Vineyards. In Gregory’s new role, he will be responsible for ensuring world class fruit production from 61 acres of estate vineyards at Hye Estate and Uplift Vineyard. He will also be leading the vineyard production team. As Director, Gregory will

Dina Opici to Receive WSWA Women Leadership Award

Dina Opici, president of Opici Family Distributing and immediate past Chair of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America will receive the 2026 Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) Icon Award. The WLC Icon Award is presented to an industry figure whose leadership, influence and commitment have made a meaningful and enduring

Tablas Creek Names New Winemaking Leaders

Tablas Creek Vineyard said it promoted Chelsea Franchi to Director of Winemaking from assistant winemaker and Craig Hamm to Winemaker. Longtime Winemaker Neil Collins will step into the role of Director of Production, reflecting his expanded focus on both vineyard and cellar operations. Collins has served as Tablas Creek'

David Trone to Receive Ray Herrmann H.E.R.O. Award

David Trone, the co-founder/co-owner of Total Wine & Spirits and former Maryland congressman, will receive the 2026 Ray Herrmann H.E.R.O. Award at Access Live!, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America's annual convention and trade show. WSWA said Trone was selected for exhibiting

Dusky Goose Names Andrew Imboden Head Winemaker

Dusky Goose has named Andrew Imboden head winemaker, marking the next chapter in the winery’s 25-year history. Imboden joined Dusky Goose in 2024 and spent two vintages as assistant winemaker before assuming the role of head winemaker. He follows a lineage that began with founding winemaker Lynn Penner-