People, Place, and Purpose Through Wine

Claire Richardson is a Texas-based winemaker whose passion for wine, food, and travel began with formative experiences abroad, including a study program in Italy that inspired her career path. She launched her wine journey at William Chris Vineyards in 2018, later sharpening her skills with harvests in New Zealand. In 2021, she became Winemaker of Uplift Vineyard, a 78-acre estate dedicated to crafting wines that tell the story of the land and each unique vintage. Her work has earned multiple 90+ point scores from top critics and reflects her mission to establish Texas as a world-class wine region.

 

Beyond winemaking, Claire is co-founder and Director of Grafted, a nonprofit supporting women in wine through empowerment, education, equity, and engagement. She also leads Explore Oeno, a platform that shares behind-the-scenes insights into her craft and offers curated wine, food, and culture tours abroad. Across all her work, Claire remains dedicated to creating wines and experiences that connect people, place, and purpose through wine.