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Founder and Head, Whiny Wines

Jess
Druey

Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder Who Made the Wine Aisle Less Intimidating

PanelistShow Me the ExitNovember 5, 2026
Jess Druey, Founder and Head at Whiny Wines
Bio

About Jess.

Jess Druey is the founder and head of Whiny Wines, a California wine brand built to welcome a new generation of wine drinkers. She launched the brand at 24, expanded into national retail, and sold it to GALLO. Today, she continues to lead Whiny Wines and serves as an Emerging Consumer Innovation Consultant at Gallo. Jess is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the winner of Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump’s Food Stars.

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Forbes 30 Under 30; winner of Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump’s Food Stars
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