P R E S S  R E L E A S E  –  September 15, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Marissa Lange, fifth-generation family member and President, has been nominated for the prestigious Wine Executive of the Year, Wine Star Award . The Wine Enthusiast magazine award highlights individuals that have made outstanding achievements over the past year in the wine and alcoholic beverage world. Please join us in congratulating Marissa on this incredible nomination.

“It is an incredible honor to be nominated for a Wine Star Award by the industry leaders at Wine Enthusiast Companies,” says Marissa Lange, President of LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards. For generations, our family has been dedicated to farming the land in a way which preserves the same opportunities for future generations and it’s an immense privilege to be a part of that next generation leading this family business. Wine Enthusiast shares our values of family ownership and commitment to a more sustainable future through fostering the next generation of wine enthusiasts. To be recognized for the work our family has accomplished over the years is a great honor and I am humbled by the acknowledgement from Wine Enthusiast.”

Since stepping into the role as President in 2005, Marissa has propelled the organization  to unparalleled heights and has been instrumental in driving growth and diversification of the family business in both branded products and business-to-business custom services. Her family’s farming legacy and her personal commitment to sustainability are integral to the success of LangeTwins, a winery renowned for its innovative approach to environmentally responsible viticulture.

Under Marissa’s guidance, LangeTwins has expanded its portfolio to encompass a diverse range of site-specific, high-quality wines that truly respect the vineyard, vintage, and varietal. Marissa Lange’s leadership extends beyond the walls of LangeTwins as she is also a current member, and sits on the Public Policy Committee of the California Wine Institute.

The winners of the Wine Star Awards will be announced later this year.