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Miner Family Winery promoted Michelle Shafrir to head winemaker.  She has been assistant winemaker for almost five years. Wine Institute elected Rick Tegner, president/ceo, Jackson Family Wines, chairman; Russell Lange of LangeTwins Family Vineyards& Winery, first vice chairman; Matt Galloof E. … Continue reading

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Beam Suntory promotes Dave Turo to U.S. Chief Commercial Officer.  He had been Regional General Manger, East Geographic Business Unit, the largest region in the U.S.   Beam Suntory also welcomes back Regan O’Kon as VP-On Premise, reporting to Turo.  She rejoins … Continue reading

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Heaven Hill Brands Names Kate and Allan Latts Co-Presidents

Kate Latts is the daughter of current President Max L. Shapira, who will be assuming the new role of Executive Chairman.  Allan Latts is her husband.  Their appointment signals transition of America’s largest independent, family 0wned-and-led distilled spirits supplier, to … Continue reading

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Beam Suntory promotes Carlo Coppola to managing director of James B. Beam Distilling Co., effective July 1.  He has been chief commercial officer.  Coppola will oversee long-term plans for the Beam family of brands, including Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden and Booker’s … Continue reading

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Jackie Zykan, master taster who played a key role in the reinvigoration of Brown-Forman‘s original brand Old Forester, is stepping away to pursue other career opportunities on July 1.  She helped lead the brand’s innovation and premiumization strategy, culminating as the … Continue reading

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates names Stephanie Cohen winemaker for Col Solare, succeeding Darel Allwine, who is retiring at the end of June.   Cohen has worked with Allwine since 2020.  Leah Adint is named head winemaker for Erath Winery, succeeding Gary Horner,  who will also retire at … Continue reading

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