
Rachlin joined Terlato Wines in 2020 as the director of trade marketing and commercial center of excellence. Christa Rachlin promoted to VP of national accounts, off-premise, at Terlato Wines

In her new role with Deutsch Family, Catanzaro will oversee all HR functions, such as recruitment, learning and development, and compensation and benefits.

For the past seven years, Catanzaro has served as SVP of human resources for the U.S. Lisa Catanzaro named head of human resources for Deutsch Family Wine & SpiritsĬatanzaro has a wealth of experience working in both human resources and the beverage alcohol industry. In her new role, Moak will oversee all of Winebow’s legal and regulatory matters, including business agreements, state and federal compliance, and corporate concerns. Most recently, Moak served as the EVP and general counsel for the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America. Moak joins Winebow with over 20 years of experience. (Press release) Jo Moak appointed SVP and general counsel for Winebow As CMO, Wang-Simms will be responsible for brand strategy and planning, partnerships, and the development and execution of marketing and advertising initiatives. Most recently, she spent seven years leading the Kona brand. Her previous experience includes roles at Anheuser-Busch and Heineken USA. Wang-Simms brings over 20 years of industry experience to her new role as chief marketing officer (CMO) for Lobos 1707. Cindy Wang-Simms Joins Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal as CMO Eligible applicants should apply by February 28, 2023. The annual initiative will provide five $5,000 grants to Black-owned, AAAV-member businesses to positively impact their operations, marketing, or innovation efforts. Angela McCrae seeks applicants for AAAV’s Wine Entrepreneur Grant Program →Īngela McCrae, the executive director of the Association of African American Vintners, is now accepting applications for the organization’s new Wine Entrepreneur Grant Program. Bottlings such as the Etna Rosso DOC, made with Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, and the flagship Pietra Marina, made from Carricante, showcase the terroir transparency, age-worthiness, and overall quality of Mount Etna’s wines and remain benchmark examples today. Over the next 10 years, the winery grew, experimented, and eventually relocated to Viagrande on the southeast side of the mountain, and was renamed Benanti.īenanti’s vision and pioneering work helped put Sicilian wine on the world stage, with the island’s indigenous varieties front and center. The resulting wines quickly demonstrated the region’s potential. The new winery, originally named Tenuta di Castiglione, enlisted Salvo Foti as the winemaker and consultants from Burgundy and Piedmont. He recognized the potential for high-quality table wines from Mount Etna, and by 1988, purchased land on the north side of the mountain in hopes of elevating Sicilian wine. He began his career working in pharmaceuticals, but by the 1980s, he was ready to step into the world of wine. Giuseppe Benanti, the founder of the eponymous Sicilian winery, has diedīenanti, who led Sicilian wine into its new age of popularity, passed away this week at the age of 78. She also has prior experience working as a restaurant wine buyer. She previously worked for Winebow selling Australian and world portfolios. Goeke joins Little Peacock Imports with over six years of experience. (Press release) Bridget Goeke named national sales manager for Little Peacock Imports In this position, Erickson hopes to bring a sense of optimism to the organization after several difficult years dealing with drought, fires, and the pandemic. (Press release) Andy Erickson elected board chair for Napa Valley VintnersĮrickson, a winemaker and co-owner of Favia, was elected by Napa Valley Vintners’ board of directors to serve as the board chair for 2023. In her new position, Munson will oversee communications across the Winebow Imports portfolio.

She has held various senior-level roles with companies such as Clicquot Inc., J Vineyards & Winery, and LVMH. Munson joins Winebow Imports with over 20 years of marketing and public relations experience. Korinne Munson named senior director of public relations for Winebow Imports
