Since its inception in 1885, French liqueurs and syrups company Giffard has been a family affair. Now, the latest generation is taking the firm into the future, as co-managing director Emilie Giffard explains.

It’s been a heady and exciting voyage for Quady Winery, the first American winery to tack into port with a sweet Zinfandel-based take on the famous Portuguese staple in 1975. Andrew Quady graduated from UC Davis in 1973 with a master’s degree in food science and a specialty in wine.