Trailblazer Awards Honor Virginia Wine’s Pioneers and Leaders

Trailblazer Awards Honor Virginia Wine’s Pioneers and Leaders

Virginia’s wine history is full of trailblazing women who fought for critical legislation, became world- renowned experts in viticulture, pushed for AVA status, and led the way in creating high quality wines and wine venues that have made wine tourism an...
Virginia Women in Wine Leadership Institute

Virginia Women in Wine Leadership Institute

Virginia Women in Wine Leadership Institute How do we nurture the next generation of Virginia wine women leaders? For 2025, we’re planning a Zoom-based Leadership Series to give industry superstars-in-training a step up toward their goals. More details coming...
Closing the Gender Gap in Winemaking

Closing the Gender Gap in Winemaking

Closing the Gender Gap in Winemaking Coming March 2025: Women make up nearly two-thirds of the workforce at Virginia wineries, including a substantial number as owners and in other positions of leadership. So why are fewer than 20% of winemakers women? Is it the...