Lee, Theodora
c. 1962-present · Contribution: 2001-present
Vintner & Trial Lawyer
Founded Theopolis Vineyards in 2003 in Mendocino County's Yorkville Highlands while continuing a full-time career as a senior trial lawyer, becoming one of the few Black women to both own and personally make wine in the United States
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Quick facts
- Born
- c. 1962
- Active since
- 2001
- Category
- Agriculture & Food
- Best known for
- Theopolis VineyardsAward-winning Petite SirahUC Davis diversity fund
Impact on the world
Lee became one of the very few Black women to both own a vineyard and personally make the wine, earning top critical marks. She built a pipeline for other women of color to follow into the industry.
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