Pop Stars: Paula Kornell
The Napa sparkling winemaker talks about growing up in the wine industry, learning the business as a young woman and now being a vintner and a mentor Paula Kornell grew up at a sparkling wine producer, then moved into sales before starting her own brand. (Courtesy Paula Kornell Wine Co.) By Feb 12, 2021
Paula Kornell spent her life surrounded by wine. She grew up playing at her family winery, Hanns Kornell Champagne Cellars, which was founded by her father in 1958 when he purchased the former Larkmead Vineyard near St. Helena, Calif. For decades he made sparkling wine using the traditional