When you take charge of your parents’ business, validation comes in many forms - few are quite as strong as winning ‘International Winemaker of the Year’, the first English wine to do so…

Despite the heartfelt challenges of the mid-2010s, Ridgeview Wine Estate’s Simon & Tamara Roberts took the helm of a product that’s been served to royalty… literally!

Discover their story, and the unique challenges of 2nd generation ownership in this week’s episode of It Runs In The Family!

This episode covers:

• Tamara and Simon’s tips for taking on a 2nd generation business successfully
• How the Roberts family, and subsequently the business, overcame a tough period of medical challenges & grief
• The value of industry validation in celebrating your achievements
• Highlights from the journey so far, from international award wins to selection for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Ridgeview Wine Estates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgeviewwineuk/
Simon Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-roberts-b97a024b/
Tamara Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-roberts-ab635133/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/