Meet the Women
These are the women who are revolutionizing the industry with hard work and innovation. Join us as we trace their origins, share in their challenges and triumphs, and recognize the powerful role of a good mentor.
Barbara Widmer
Owner & Winemaker
In her parents’ charming Tuscan vineyards, Barbara discovered that winemaking combined all her artistic passions.
Brenae Royal
Vineyard Manager
Brenae’s career in agriculture stemmed from hours of delight gardening alongside her grandmother.
Claudia Manetta
Export Manager
Claudia’s profound passion for art, literature and foreign languages hinted at her future career.
Christine Benz
Senior Quality Manager
As the Senior Quality Manager for William Hill Winery, Christine directly supports all winemaking and bottling activities to ensure top quality
Gina Gallo
Winemaker
Gina’s journey to winemaking began picking fresh fruits and veggies alongside her father and grandfather.
Jenn Barak
Associate Winemaker
Jenn is the Associate Winemaker at Louis M. Martini Winery where she helps uphold Louis M. Martini’s legacy of superior craftsmanship
Katie Vogt
Assistant Winemaker
Her path to winemaking may have been “a fluke,” but discovering her love for the craft paved her way to success.
Kristin Scheelar
Winemaker
As Kristin Scheelar listened to a Sommelier discuss the technique behind making the wines at a dinner, a lightbulb turned on in her head. In that moment, her lifelong passions came together.
Liz Comte-Monk
Export Manager
A passion for Italian culture and the export business led to Liz’s “great adventure” in the wine industry.
Nicole Hitchcock
Winemaker
Fatherly advice and access to a world-class wine program drew Nicole to the industry where she’s excelled.
Saman Parsa
Storypoint Winemaker
After high school she left her native country of Iran to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Plant Biology eventually leading to a career in winemaking
Sue White
Proprietor
A world tour on a sailboat led Sue and her husband to found their groundbreaking winery in New Zealand.