All this month, I’m featuring interviews I’ve conducted with some of wine’s most compelling people, as we talk about wine’s ability to foster connection, sharing, and friendship.   

Jess Druey is a testament to what one young woman can accomplish when she decides to take things into her own hands. With no money, no design background, and no schooling as a winemaker, Jess created Whiny Baby, a wine brand that shot to stardom so quickly that Gallo immediately bought it. In this video, Jess tells her story and we share thoughts on Come Over October.