Amy Hoopes

First Beverage Group LLC provides financial advisory services. The firm advises and invests in innovative and transformational beverage brands. It also specializes in providing growth equity to emerging beverage companies. The company was founded by William S. Anderson and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Wente Family Estates is a family-owned winery that was founded in 1883 and is managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The winery draws from certified sustainable estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and other appellations to create an outstanding array of fine wines that are distributed in all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide. The private company is based in Livermore, CA, and the CEO of the company is Carolyn Wente. The company portfolio includes several brands such as Wente, Well, Hayes Ranch, Ravel & Stitch, Entwine, and Angels Ink. The property features wine tasting, world-class concerts, award-winning fine dining, and championship golf.

Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association was founded in 1981 and is based in Livermore, CA. The association is a 501(c)6 organization that supports wineries, growers, and members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area through educational and marketing programs. The association is dedicated to advancing, protecting, and promoting the quality wines and experiences of the Livermore Valley wine country. Visitors can taste, tour, and spend the day or weekend enjoying award-winning wineries in the area. The association provides various maps, including wine maps, viticultural area maps, member vineyard maps, and more.