The Wonderful Company Announces Steve Myers as President of Wine Businesses
19 Agosto 2024 - 9:00AM
The Wonderful Company has announced veteran wine industry leader
Steve Myers as the new president of its diverse portfolio of luxury
wine brands, which includes JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso
Robles, Lewis Cellars in Napa, and Landmark Vineyards in Sonoma.
With decades of experience in the wine industry,
Myers has spent the last 14 years as president of Distinguished
Vineyards, which includes Markham Vineyards in Napa, MacRostie
Winery in Sonoma, and Argyle Winery in Oregon. Myers has also held
senior executive positions in strategy, sales, and marketing 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,
who had previously served as president of wine for the 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 assumes his position as JUSTIN, Lewis
Cellars, and Landmark are all taking strong steps in their
development as premier wine brands.
“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,” said
Myers. “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 most
recently worked as vice president of wine sales at Scheid Family
Wines. His deep experience in wine sales will further our brand
development across the country. Holder said, “I’m thrilled to join
the Resnicks, Steve Myers, and the teams at JUSTIN, Lewis Cellars,
and Landmark. 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.”
This month, Napa-based Lewis Cellars announced a
relaunch and rebranding with construction also underway for its new
tasting room in the renowned Stag’s Leap District on Silverado
Trail. Lewis, acquired by The Wonderful Company in 2021, is set to
be a focus for Myers as he establishes himself within the
company.
Paso Robles-based JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery,
founded in 1981 and known for crafting world-class wines using
Bordeaux grape varieties, including its flagship ISOSCELES red
blend, is currently expanding its offering of varietals. In
addition, The Vineyard Estate features five-star accommodations at
the JUST INN® and a MICHELIN-Starred dining experience at The
Restaurant at JUSTIN.
Sonoma-based Landmark Vineyards rounds out the
California triple-threat portfolio that Myers will oversee. Since
1974, Landmark has been dedicated to producing handcrafted,
ultra-premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Its Hop Kiln Estate is a
registered California Historical Landmark and expands Landmark
Vineyards’ presence with two tasting rooms and properties in Sonoma
and the Russian River Valley. The brand is putting a renewed focus
on its direct-to-consumer business.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company wine
brands, visit LewisCellars.com, JUSTINwine.com, and
LandmarkWine.com. To learn more about the company’s corporate
social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.
About The Wonderful Company The
Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion global company
dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its
iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful
Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora,
and JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Landmark Vineyards, and Lewis
Cellars. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health
at its heart and giving back in its DNA. To learn more about The
Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit
wonderful.com or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn,
Facebook, and Instagram.
PRESS CONTACT Meg
Magee Manager, Consumer Public Relations, Wine
Meg.Magee@wonderful.com(310) 210-1097