Leonard Pennachetti, C.M.
Beamsville, Ontario
Len Pennachetti’s insightful leadership has substantially benefited Canada’s wine industry.
Co-founder and CEO of Cave Spring Cellars, he turned the family business into a staple of Niagara’s hospitality industry. He further bolstered tourism through municipal revitalization efforts and by sharing his vision on regional boards. Recognizing the need for a quality-driven appellation system, he was instrumental in establishing VQA Ontario and steered the authority for a decade. He has also fostered the sector’s development as a long-standing director of Ontario Craft Wineries, Wine Growers Canada, and the International Riesling Foundation.