Julie Johnson is the Proprietor and Winemaker of Tres Sabores located in Rutherford. Learn how this Columbia University graduate had a career in nursing before she started a wine brand in the Napa Valley. Discover which successful women in the wine industry helped guide and mentor her career. Discover why it’s important to Julie to be a good steward of the land. Learn about her connection to Frog’s Leap Winery and find out how Tres Sabores got it’s name.

Lauren Ackerman is the Proprietor of Ackerman Family Vineyards and the owner of a beautiful restored Victorian in downtown Napa. Learn about her first career in software technology and how a surprise land purchase in 1994 changed her life forever. Discover the unique tasting experiences you can enjoy at the Victorian. Learn about Lauren’s love for boats, cars and horses and, so much more.

Karen Fontanella is a native Californian. Learn how this lawyer who practiced in San Francisco and Napa decided to get into the wine business. Find out the three major setbacks her winery and vineyards have over-come. Discover how resilience and perseverance has led to a bright future ahead.

Suzanne Phifer Pavitt is the Proprietor of Phifer Pavitt Wines. Find out how this biscuit making southerner developed a passion for wine and landed in the Napa Valley. Learn how she uses wine to make an ordinary meal extraordinary. Discover which women in the wine industry inspire her. Find out what extra-special tiny production products she produces and how you can get your hands on them.

Maryam Ahmed is from upstate New York, but her dreams came true when she moved to the Napa Valley in 2015. Learn how she landed a position with the Culinary Institute of America and how she hopes to position the Copia campus as an industry and thought leader. Discover some of her favorite exhibits including the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum featuring items from his life which spanned nearly 100 years. Find out why she chose to live in the town of Napa and what she enjoys most about it.

Valerie Kelleher is a native Californian. Her family has been grape growers in the Napa Valley for several decades and has owned a popular local restaurant for more than 20-years. Today, Valerie successfully runs both businesses plus, a wine brand with some help from her sister. Learn about a unique wine tasting experience she created. Discover what new Kelleher Family Vineyard varietals will be released this year. Learn what outdoor activities Valerie enjoys most and find out her secret to entertaining at home.

Elan Fayard is from the west coast, but learn how a trip to Bordeaux changed her life forever. Discover the love story which led her to the Napa Valley. Today, she is a wife, mother and business woman. Find out what she enjoys most about living in wine country while working hard to successfully manage a few wine brands. Learn what advice she offers those who want to work in the wine industry.

Jennifer McPherson has the best of both worlds; a home in bustling Los Angeles and another on a working ranch in the Napa Valley. Discover how a romantic getaway and marriage led to the unique story behind the premium wine brand she started with her husband. Find out how Oprah played a part in her business. Discover how this natural fashionista brought a little French flare to the country and what she has planned for the future.

Kathryn Sculatti was born and raised in the Napa Valley, but her parents didn’t work in the wine industry. Discover how she developed an appreciation for great wine especially, older vintages. Learn how this accomplished opera singer finds satisfaction teaching Spanish. Find out the details of a new limited production premium wine brand she created with her husband. And discover why this new mother enjoys singing to her son, but also to barrels full of aging wine.

Irma Robinson grew up in the San Francisco bay area, worked for Microsoft in Australia before landing in Napa where she met her husband. Learn how this multi-talented woman decided to start her own business; first a catering company and then a restaurant. Discover what makes her cafes so popular with locals and tourist. Also, learn how Irma spends her time away from work.