People
Moves, appointments, and the people running the wine business.
Malek Amrani and The Vice: Napa Beyond Cabernet
The Vice was founded on a refusal: that Napa Valley be reduced to Cabernet. A decade on, its founder has taken an orange wine to Premiere Napa Valley, bottled a rosé 24 days after harvest, and built distribution in 45 states. A profile of Malek Amrani, and his answers in his own words.
October 13, 2026
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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
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