Tag: 2019 Innovators

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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