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Krista Scruggs After she assisted Deirdre Heekin at Vermont-based winery La Garagista, Krista Scruggs ventured out on her own to develop this wholly original brand. -
Kelli White Kelli White writes the majority of GuildSomm’s online features and teaches member classes across the country and abroad. -
Shaun Hill Shaun Hill never imagined the tremendous success that his Vermont brewery enjoys. -
Maya Dalla Valle It’s not easy to live up to an iconic vineyard and wine named in your honor, but if anyone can do it, it’s Dalla Valle. -
Jésus Guillén After winning local awards as head winemaker at Oregon's White Rose, Jésus Guillén launched his own label, Guillén Family Wines, which moved into its own facilities this spring. -
Helen Johannesen During the last decade, Helen Johannesen has helped groom the L.A. wine scene. She’s managed beverage programs for the Joint Ventures Restaurant Group, and runs her own wine shop, Helen's Wines. -
Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen At W.T. Vintners, Lindsay-Thorsen’s high-scoring wines focus on elegance, purity, acidity and subtlety. -
Brandon Wise Brandon Wise has been with the Sage Restaurant Group since 2014, and during that time, he’s opened more than 20 bars, restaurants and cafés. -
Michelle McGrath Since she joined the United States Association of Cider Makers in 2016, McGrath has overseen initiatives that promote education through the association’s Certified Cider Professional Program. -
Massimo Di Costanzo A native Californian, Di Costanzo worked at wineries around the world and for several Napa Valley icons.