Natalie Cilurzo is co-owner of Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, Calif. She and her husband, Vinnie, took over the brand, all beer names and recipes, and some equipment from Korbel in 2003. Prior to that she was involved at arms-length with Vinnie’s Blind Pig Brewing Company in Temecula and spent 19 years in the wine industry. The pair have spent the past 14 years growing their business organically while developing a strong consumer following for their hoppy ales and sour barrel-aged beers.