The Wonderful Company appoints new president of wine brands
Justin Winery.
Company owns Justin Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles
– The Wonderful Company announced Aug. 19 the appointment of Steve Myers as the new president of its luxury wine brands, which include Justin Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles, Lewis Cellars in Napa, and Landmark Vineyards in Sonoma.
Myers, a veteran of the wine industry with decades of experience, most recently served as president of Distinguished Vineyards, overseeing Markham Vineyards in Napa, MacRostie Winery in Sonoma, and Argyle Winery in Oregon. He has also held senior executive roles at Duckhorn Wine Company, Beam Wine Estates, and Allied Domecq Wines.
“Steve Myers is the perfect leader for a perfect moment in the continued evolution of our wine business,” said Stewart Resnick, chairman and co-founder of The Wonderful Company. “Producing great wine is part art and part science. Our passion and commitment to doing it right, connecting with the ever-evolving tastes of wine lovers, and being a meaningful part of the wine communities where our orchards and tasting rooms are located require a world-class team and leader. Steve brings seasoned leadership, a successful record of driving growth, and an instinct for the wholesale, DTC, and hospitality areas that will be invaluable for our next chapter.”
Myers takes over as Justin, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark Vineyards continue their development.
“It’s a special opportunity to take leadership of a group of wine brands that are succeeding and growing, embracing innovation, and most importantly making fantastic wines,” Myers said. “Stewart and Lynda Resnick have well-earned reputations as leading entrepreneurs and business leaders who invest in and build their enterprises with a commitment to excellence. They and their wine brands epitomize quality, value, and accomplishment, and their commitment to investing in and giving back to the communities where they operate is unparalleled. There is a great team in place that I’m honored and excited to join.”
In addition to Myers, John G. Holder is joining the organization as senior vice president of wine sales. Holder, who previously served as vice president of wine sales at Scheid Family Wines, will focus on furthering brand development across the country.
“I’m thrilled to join the Resnicks, Steve Myers, and the teams at Justin, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark,” Holder said. “These are all amazing brands, and I look forward to the opportunity to share their stories with our distributors, restaurants, and retailers and ensure as many wine lovers as possible experience our award-winning wines.”
Justin Vineyards & Winery, founded in 1981 and known for crafting wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including its flagship Isosceles red blend, is expanding its varietal offerings. The Vineyard Estate features five-star accommodations at the Just Inn and a Michelin-starred dining experience at The Restaurant at Justin.
For more information about The Wonderful Company’s wine brands, visit LewisCellars.com, Justinwine.com, and LandmarkWine.com.
From wonderful.com/press/
