Episode 228 with Maria Rivero González, CEO of RGNY Wine
Fri Feb 06 2026
Today I’m joined by Maria Rivero González, CEO of RGNY Wine, a winery whose story spans generations and geographies, from northern Mexico to the North Fork of Long Island.
Maria grew up in a family where wine was part of everyday life. Her family began making wine in Parras, Coahuila, widely considered the oldest wine-growing region in the Americas, and what started as her father’s passion would eventually become a business Maria herself helped shape. At just twenty-three, she stepped into a leadership role, navigating both the challenges of entrepreneurship and an industry long dominated by men.
That journey ultimately led her to the North Fork, with the acquisition of Martha Clara Vineyards and the creation of RGNY as a bridge between Mexican roots and Long Island terroir. Today, RGNY reflects Maria’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and a deep respect for place.
In this conversation, we talk about family, legacy, leadership, and the future of wine on the North Fork and the role RGNY hopes to play in that story.
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Today I’m joined by Maria Rivero González, CEO of RGNY Wine, a winery whose story spans generations and geographies, from northern Mexico to the North Fork of Long Island. Maria grew up in a family where wine was part of everyday life. Her family began making wine in Parras, Coahuila, widely considered the oldest wine-growing region in the Americas, and what started as her father’s passion would eventually become a business Maria herself helped shape. At just twenty-three, she stepped into a leadership role, navigating both the challenges of entrepreneurship and an industry long dominated by men. That journey ultimately led her to the North Fork, with the acquisition of Martha Clara Vineyards and the creation of RGNY as a bridge between Mexican roots and Long Island terroir. Today, RGNY reflects Maria’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and a deep respect for place. In this conversation, we talk about family, legacy, leadership, and the future of wine on the North Fork and the role RGNY hopes to play in that story.