Business Wire –⁠ Row Bear Wine, a rising addition to the boutique wine scene, announced today a new, highly anticipated release and the launch of their website. With deep Houston roots, Row Bear is focused on not only producing world-class wines but also making a difference.

North Bay Business Journal –⁠ As tasting rooms where shuttered and the coronavirus threat loomed, Simon Haidamous helped Aperture Cellars and Devil Proof Vineyards provide alternative ways to reach customers and protect employees.

The North Bay Business Journal is honoring Haidamous with a CFO Recognition Award, one of leaders recognized from a variety of businesses and nonprofits throughout Napa, Sonoma and Marin counties. Award winners were honored Aug. 28 in a Business Journal Virtual Event.

Houston Chronicle –⁠ Wendy Heinicken Gobbi and Simon Haidamous grew up in the Houston suburbs, she in the northeast (Kingwood High School, class of ’89) and he in the northwest (Cy-Fair High School, class of ’04). They both graduated from the University of Texas, then fast-tracked their way to highfalutin, well-paying jobs before they turned 30. Now they’re both in the wine business.