Sommelier and Founder, Zwann Grays, New York, NY Retail Mogul Zwann Grays’ foray into wine started with part-time work in New York wine shops when she needed to make some extra money. But Grays fell in love with wine. That passion led her into the restaurant business. Casual to fine dining, she has curated wine […]
Archives: 40 Under 40
Aminah Robinson-Briscoe | Future 40 2022
Chef Mimi is passionate about creating experiences where food, beverage, wellness and Black culture can all intersect. […]
Laura Deyermond | Future 40 2022
It takes resiliency to rebuild a vineyard from the ground up. After fires in 2020 brought her estate to ashes, Laura Deyermond got to work. […]
Alycia Abreu | Future 40 2022
Alycia Abreu is dedicated to creating a shared culture around wine that everyone can enjoy—especially BIPOC communities. […]
Ryan Malkin | Future 40 2022
This attorney has designed his career around helping to untangle complex alcohol beverage laws for bars and booze brands. […]
Michelle D. DeFeo | Future 40 2022
As president of one of the bestselling Champagne brands in the U.S., this seasoned innovator continues to share her sparkling success. […]
Mailynh Phan | Future 40 2022
Napa’s first Vietnamese winery owner is no stranger to the challenges of being an outsider in the wine industry. […]
Natalie Jacob | Future 40 2022
This bartender is making mid-century modern moves, combining her deft hand and taste in design to bring classic cocktails back to the future. […]
MJ Towler | Future 40 2022
Executive producer and host of The Black Wine Guy Experience uses his podcast to integrate race and wine in a way that’s fun and welcoming. […]
Telly Justice and Camille Lindsley | Future 40 2022
Partners in life and business, co-owners of an intimate NY-based restaurant created a welcoming space by queer people, for all people. […]