Mailynh Phan is the definition of industry trailblazer full of pure joy and light! It’s been more than a decade since she began managing operations as the CEO for the Vietnamese-owned, women-run winery that’s geographically on the outskirts of Napa Valley. Not only is she leading a winery that pays homage to her heritage, she’s also ensuring anyone who interacts with RD Winery truly feels community in wine–free of judgment with accessibility to affordable, exceptional wines. Growing up with a white mother and Vietnamese father, Mailynh wrestled with how she fit in. In an industry and region that’s historically
