People
Moves, appointments, and the people running the wine business.
Malek Amrani and The Vice: Napa Beyond Cabernet
The Vice Winery's founder and winemaker talks to Vintner Report about bottling a 2026 rose 24 days after harvest, taking an orange wine to Premiere Napa Valley, and why natural wine, for him, means restraint rather than ideology.
October 13, 2026
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Hershey Taps Vinarchy's Amanda Almond to Lead International Business
The Hershey Company names Vinarchy's Amanda Almond president of its international business, effective October 12, succeeding Rohit GrovOctober 5, 2026 - People
Chris Avery Takes the Helm of The Wonderful Company's Wine Business
The Wonderful Company names Shafer Vineyards CEO Chris Avery president of its wine business, effective October 5, to lead JUSTIN, Landmark aOctober 5, 2026 - People
Kara Groom Named 2026 Winemaker of the Year at the North Coast Wine Challenge
The Ra Ra Wine Co. founder entered five wines and took three Double Golds, earning the top honor at The Press Democrat's annual competiOctober 1, 2026 - People
Lee McLean Exits Australian Grape & Wine After Eight Years
The national industry body's CEO departs at the end of September, with the board set to arrange interim leadership and begin a successoOctober 1, 2026 - People
AWRI Managing Director Mark Krstic to Step Down at Year-End
After seven years leading the Australian Wine Research Institute and 15 years with the organization, Krstic will leave at the end of 2026.October 1, 2026 - People
Second Generation Takes Ownership of Mortimers Wines in Orange
Daniel and Tasley Mortimer assume control of the Orange winery more than 30 years after Daniel's parents founded it.October 1, 2026 - People
Salvatore Napolitano to Head Terlato Wine Group's Italian Portfolio
The Naples native takes the newly created role of executive managing director for the company's Italian range, reporting to Tony TerlatOctober 1, 2026 - People
Sarah Gummoe Named Head Winemaker at Dr. Konstantin Frank
The Finger Lakes pioneer appoints Sarah Gummoe to lead winemaking as Mark Veraguth retires after a 35-year tenure.October 1, 2026 - People
Veritas Legacy Partners Closes on Veritas Vineyard & Winery, Installs Three-Person Executive Team
Andy Murphy becomes CEO, Emily Hodson adds chief production officer to her head winemaker role, and Allison Evanow becomes chief commercialOctober 1, 2026 - People
Executive Moves: Duckhorn Reshuffles the C-Suite, Groot Constantia Names a New CEO
The Duckhorn Portfolio named three new EVPs, Groot Constantia appointed Dr Edo Heyns to succeed Jean Naudé after 24 years, The Wonderful ComSeptember 30, 2026