5 Rising-Star AAPI Drinks Professionals
Our original AAPI Drinks Innovators are passing the mantle to the next generation, nominating the AAPI beverage directors, producers, bartenders, and more who are breaking boundaries
Tag: Innovators
LATEST
Winemakers Are Reimagining Grape Waste as a Resource
Discarded grape pomace, free-run press juice, and dropped fruit can all become key ingredients in other revenue-driving products, from cosmetics to vermouth
Mac McDonald’s Outsized Impact on the Black Wine Community
As he celebrates his 80th birthday, pioneering Black winemaker Mac McDonald reflects on the community he’s fostered, the legacy he’s built—and what comes next
How Senay Ozdemir is Working to Unite Women in Unsung Wine Regions
In the face of global tensions and persistent gender inequality, Senay Ozdemir works to connect female wine professionals worldwide, focusing on struggling nations and underrepresented appellations
The Science Behind Non-Alcoholic Beer and Wine Production
Rising demand for no- and low-alcohol beer and wine is spurring innovation in production methods
The Shrinking Footprint of Glass Wine Bottles
How the wine world and its suppliers are dealing with the problematic carbon emissions of its favored packaging
Looking for Low-Carbon Wine Shipping? Try Sail Freight
Grain de Sail, the first commercial exporter of wine by sail freight, shows that sail ship transport isn’t always a green gimmick, but can offer a viable—and scalable—alternative to conventional cargo
How Mika Bulmash Built a Wine Import Portfolio Rooted in Social Responsibility
A former development consultant working in emerging markets, the founder of Wine for the World built an import company that uplifts undervalued wine regions and winemakers
What Becky Wasserman Taught Us About Burgundy—and Humanity
Icy Liu, the social media manager and sales associate for Becky Wasserman & Co., pays tribute to the life and legacy of the late Burgundy champion
What I Learned Starting a Wine Import Company During a Pandemic
Jane Lopes on the hard-earned lessons and unexpected benefits of launching her Australian wine business in 2020
AAPI Drinks Innovators
These twelve leaders are shaping the beverage alcohol industry while trailblazing more opportunities for AAPI professionals
Black Drinks Innovators
Ten rising stars charting creative new paths—and pushing for inclusivity—in the world of wine, beer, and spirits
