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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-

Gross to Helm Wine Institute as Search Continues for New CEO

After 42 Years in Industry, Bogle Winery's Chris Smith Retires

James Ottolini CEO of Schlafly Beer