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The Women Globe
Featured in The Women Globe magazine as "Most Admired Woman Personality to Watch in 2026" — spotlighting the voices, ideas, and impact of women shaping industries and inspiring change.
Hollywood today
Industries built on tradition rarely welcome disruption. The wine and spirits business, with its complex regulations, powerful distributors, and deeply established brands, has long favored legacy over newcomers.
Cosmopolitan canada
In an industry steeped in tradition yet often resistant to reinvention, Lezette Young is carving out a bold new space one bottle at a time.
UaE Times magazine
What started as a simple exploration into how sangria could be elevated and reimagined has evolved into a premium, award-winning brand that's capturing attention in the wine and spirits industry.
Marquis who's who
Lezette Young, senior manager of global compliance at QIAGEN, has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in Compliance and the Spirits Industry.
marquis who's who
Lezette Young leads an equally diverse and successful career spanning the sciences, legal and compliance and award-winning wine spirits creation.
ceo times
In an industry notorious for its high barriers to entry and complex distribution networks, Lezette Young has defied the odds.
Honored by leading wine and spirits competitions.
2026
Gold · 90 Points
2026
Silver
2025
Gold · 95 Points
2025
Gold · Red Sangria of the Year
2025
Silver · 86 Points
2025
Silver · 89 Points
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