At the Frontier of Winemaking, a New Talent Leads the Way
In Mexico’s Baja region, the Bordeaux-trained winemaker Lourdes Martinez Ojeda crafts wines that establish her homeland as vital to the global culinary stage
SevenFifty Daily’s 2019 Drinks Innovators
Progress in the drinks business can sometimes feel glacially slow. But not in 2019. This year, as SevenFifty Daily’s editors put out a call for Drinks Innovators nominations—our annual awards platform for the ideas that are moving the industry forward—hundreds of people from around the globe responded.
The projects and initiatives submitted for consideration weren’t just clever, they were transformative, addressing everything from climate change to social equity in the industry. As a result, our 2019 honorees run the gamut, spanning wine, beer, spirits—and beyond. We recognized large companies like Diageo, for its game-changing new parental leave policy, and new startups like A Balanced Glass, a community focused on mental health and wellness in the wine business. And that’s just the beginning. From an organization developing disease-resistant grapes to an advocate propelling women into C-suite roles, the people and ideas we’ve spotlighted are far reaching, but their founders are united in one respect: These are the trailblazers forging new paths in the beverage alcohol space.
Join us in congratulating our 2019 Drinks Innovators.
Origin Malt is Igniting a Seed-to-Sip Beer Revolution
How the Ohio-based malt house aims to bring barley production back to the Midwest
Challenging Wholesalers to Bring Women into Leadership Roles
How Young’s Market executive Philana Bouvier is working to bring women into C-suite roles across the distributor tier
Meet the Drinks Innovators
Creating Wine Grapes that Can Withstand Climate Change
France’s National Institute for Agricultural Research has developed new, disease-resistant varieties that allow growers to adapt to environmental challenges
Forging a Multicultural Future for American Beer
The owners of San Diego’s Border X Brewing use their Mexican heritage to bring diversity to their beers and taprooms
Reimagining Equity in the Hospitality Industry
Activist Ashtin Berry promotes conversations about race, gender, and other politically charged topics to help the industry identify its biases and create more inclusive spaces
Bringing Wellness to the International Wine Community
With the platform A Balanced Glass, Rebecca Hopkins and Cathy Huyghe are building a professional community that prioritizes self-care
Crafting the Future of the American Cider Industry
In her capacity as head of the U.S. Association of Cider Makers, Michelle McGrath is helping define what American cider is—and what it can be
The Mezcalistas Founders Built a Community for the Agave Spirit
Susan Coss and Max Garrone helped fuel the mezcal revolution by promoting the spirit through a publication, an educational platform, and consumer events
Spearheading a Global Initiative to Fight Climate Change
The Jackson and Torres families have joined forces to launch International Wineries for Climate Action, a powerful new protocol for sustainability
Pioneering a New Age of Tropical Cocktails
How the beverage director Shannon Mustipher is challenging everything you know about cane spirits and tiki culture
Diageo’s Game-Changing Policy for Working Parents
The global beverage company sees its inclusive parental leave policy as a necessary step toward gender parity
Wine Tasting for the Instagram Generation
With Rosé Mansion, experiential trailblazers Morgan First and Tyler Balliet are revolutionizing the way people learn about wine
