Women Who Inspire Us

On Eileen Crane, Founding Winemaker of Domaine Carneros:

"Few people have inspired me as much as Eileen Crane. As a CEO and Founding Winemaker, she led with passion, innovation, and a deep love for wine, showing the world that great leadership is just as important as great winemaking. She built something truly special at Domaine Carneros, championing sustainability, and elevating the industry through her vision and dedication. Her journey reminds me to set my sights high, take risks, and stay true to what I love."

On her mother:

When Dolores thinks about the women who shaped her, she starts at home.

"I think first about my mom. She is a great woman who always tells me that if you have two hands, anyone can do the job. Man, woman, it doesn't matter — you can do anything with two hands."

When Dolores came to this country 21 years ago, she didn't know how to drive. In her hometown in Mexico, everyone walked; driving simply wasn't needed. But her mother pushed her to learn. That encouragement led to a driver's license and, eventually, a forklift license earned right here at Domaine Carneros.

"My mom has taught me how to be a strong woman who speaks up for herself. Who raises a family with the support of her husband but is still her own woman with her own opinionated mind. My mom's lessons about working hard and believing that those two hands can do anything helped me to start climbing the ladder once I was hired at Domaine Carneros in 2005. My mom has inspired me to build a strong foundation for women in the world."

On Alysa Liu, Olympic Athlete:

"I've been inspired by Alysa Liu's story and performance in the Olympics. I admire that she decided to return to a sport she loves by doing it on her own terms and has been extremely successful in this approach. It really puts into perspective how much following our inner guidance on what is right for us as individuals can have a hugely beneficial effect on not only our mental health, but also our success."

From the bottling line to the cellar to the tasting room, the women of Domaine Carneros carry forward the lessons passed down to them — and pay them forward to the next generation. That thread runs from Eileen Crane's founding vision straight through to Remi Cohen leading us today, and into every woman on this team doing the work, day in and day out.

Cheers to the women who inspire you: the mentors, mothers, daughters, friends, and leaders who shape your world!

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