Leon David Adams (February 1, 1905 – September 14, 1995)[1] was an American journalist, publicist, historian and co-founder of the Wine Institute.
He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, and worked as a journalist for various publications, including McClatchy News Service and the San Francisco Bulletin.
Adams advocated for farm winery laws which were passed in many states during the 1970s and 1980s.
These laws helped grape growers open wineries and sell their wines through wholesale and retail.
The New York Times called him "the seminal wine historian in the United States in the 20th century,".