Celebrating the 2020 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award Winners
Thank you for celebrating the 21st Annual Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards with us!
Day 1 Introduction
Adam StrumChairman and CEOWine Enthusiast Companies
American Wine Legend
Gary EberlePartner/EnologistEberle Winery
with Q&A by Adam Strum, Chairman and CEO, Wine Enthusiast Companies
Sommelier/Beverage Director of the Year
Victoria JamesDirector of Beverage, Gracious Hospitality ManagementWriter, Sommelier
with Q&A by Emily Saladino, Associate Managing Editor, Digital, Wine Enthusiast Media
Viticulturist of the YearMiguel LunaPartnerSilverado Farming Company
with Q&A by Virginie Boone, Contributing Editor, Napa and Sonoma, Wine Enthusiast Media
Winemaker of the Year
Greg BrewerFounding WinemakerBrewer-Clifton
with Q&A by Matt Kettmann, Contributing Editor, Central and South Coast, CA, Wine Enthusiast Media
Retailer of the Year
AlbertsonsAccepted by Curtis MannGroup Vice President – Wine, Beer and SpiritsAlbertsons
with Q&A by Sybil Strum, Chief Brand Officer and Cofounder, Wine Enthusiast Companies
Day 2 Introduction
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 and Wine Education, 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 ProfessionalsWine Writer, Educator and Consultant
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
Awards Ceremony Closing RemarksAdam StrumChairman and CEOWine Enthusiast Companies
Wine Enthusiast
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