EP 24: BUILDING A COMMUNITY FOCUSED WINE BUSINESS WITH JILL OSUR
Jill Osur, President & CEO of Teneral Cellars a disruptive, woman-owned and run wine business.
Deeply moved to elevate women and inspire meaningful change, Jill’s values have guided her career—first as a savvy political fundraiser, then in marketing with Special Olympics Northern California & Nevada, and now, as an entrepreneur. Jill has helped launch numerous consumer product companies and ventures focused on “doing well by doing good.” Previously the co-founder and director of a California-based winery group, Jill founded Teneral Cellars, in 2020.
Jill is a 2023 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows and a member of the Governor's 2022 Entrepreneurship & Economic Mobility Task Force for California. She has won numerous awards including the 2022 Leadership California’s Legacy of Leadership - Corporate Leader Award, the Women Presidents’ Organization 2021 Adrienne Hall Award for “Breaking Down Barriers”, the 2022 Gold Stevie Award for Top Female Entrepreneur for Consumer Products - Under 10 employees, Silver Medal Winner for Social Change Maker of the Year – Women, and Bronze Medal Winner for Women Helping Women in Social Change. A former UC Berkeley softball player, Jill Osur still draws on her athletic background to hone her leadership style and overcome obstacles.
Teneral Cellars was founded in Northern California in 2020. We are a women-owned and operated producer of sustainable, phenomenal wines, harnessing the power of business for good. Exceptional wine is our catalyst for connection, crucial conversations, and investments toward an equitable future for all women.
Though we are veterans of the industry, we are the first to disrupt it by creating a business that intentionally reflects the industry’s largest consumer….women. We are building a beautifully diverse team of women and work with women owned businesses as our suppliers and partners. We donate 10% of profits to organizations that empower women and promote gender and racial equity.
Intimate and breathtaking, the Grand Reserve Inn is perfect for off-site retreats, private events, weddings and romantic getaways.
Founded December 2016 by Jay & Maggie Wilderotter, this five-suite Tuscan styled bed and breakfast offers luxury to every guest. Offering award winning wines of Wilderotter Vineyard, the Grand Reserve Inn is synonymous with class and style for the well traveled guest.
VIP wine tasting experiences, spacious patios, gourmet breakfast and wine/cheese pairings create an atmosphere our guests can't wait to revisit. Olive oil comes from estate-grown fruit, with beautiful olive trees lining our driveway entrance.
Allow our innkeeping and concierge services to make reservations for you or hire our in-house chef for a private multi-course wine dinner when you book the entire property for corporate retreats, events and weddings.
