Day 2 Introduction
Adam StrumChairman and CEOWine Enthusiast Companies
Person of the Year
Heidi ScheidExecutive Vice PresidentScheid Family Wines
with Q&A by Susan Kostrzewa, Editor-in-Chief, Wine Enthusiast Media
Wine Educator of the Year
Cristie NormanCEO, The Online Wine CourseCofounder and President,The United Sommeliers Foundation
with Q&A by Marshall Tilden III, Vice President of Sales, Wine Enthusiast Companies
New World Winery of the Year
Casillero del DiabloAccepted by Giancarlo BianchettiCEO, Fetzer Vineyards
with Q&A by Alexander Peartree, Tasting Director, Wine Enthusiast Media
European Winery of the Year
Domaines Paul MasAccepted by Jean Claude MasFounderDomaines Paul Mas
with Q&A by Lauren Buzzeo, Managing Editor, Wine Enthusiast Media
American Winery of the Year
Michael David WineryAccepted by Michael PhillipsCo-Owner and FounderMichael David Winery
with Q&A by Jim Gordon, Contributing Editor, California, Wine Enthusiast Media
Innovator of the Year
Cory RellasCo-Founder and CEODrizly
with Q&A by Dylan Garret, Senior Digital Editor, Wine Enthusiast Media
Day 3 Introduction
Social Visionary of the Year
Julia ConeyFounder, Black Wine Professionals Journalist
with Q&A by Layla Schlack, Associate Managing Editor, Print, Wine Enthusiast Media
Wine Region of the Year
Trentino, ItalyAccepted by
Councilor Giulia Zanotelli, Trento Autonomy Province Council Agriculture, Forests, Hunting and Fishing (IT)
with Q&A by Kerin O’Keefe, Italian Editor, Wine Enthusiast Media
Importer of the Year
Quintessential WinesAccepted by Steve Kreps, Sr.Managing PartnerQuintessential Wines
with Q&A by Erika Strum, Chief Strategy Officer, Wine Enthusiast Companies
Spirit Brand of the Year
Uncle NearestAccepted by Victoria Butler, Master BlenderUncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
with Q&A by Kara Newman, Spirits Editor, Wine Enthusiast Media
Wine Executive of the Year
Gerard ThoukisCMOFoley Family Wines
with Q&A by Jacqueline Strum, Associate Publisher and Vice President, Wine Enthusiast Media
Lifetime Achievement
Alan DreebenPartnerRepublic National Distributing Company
with Q&A by Adam Strum, Chairman and CEO, Wine Enthusiast Companies
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