Women’s History Month 2023 may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean the story ends here. We should continue recognizing female contributions to society all year and look toward the future with hope for gender equality. I think we would all agree that diversity in the wine world, or any world, is positive, bringing new and valuable perspectives.
And while Women’s History Month has been held annually in the United States since 1987, the issue of gender inequality is international, especially in the workplace. Women continue to struggle to reach the top echelons; however, the gender gap is narrowing, and a new wave of females in top management can be found in every area of wine production, from the vineyards and cellars to the corner offices.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, here are some thoughts on equality in the workplace from four remarkable women in wine who are paving the way for the next generation.
Remi Cohen, CEO Domaine Carneros, Napa Valley, California
Remi Cohen’s first wine jobs were in the vineyards and cellars, but it was her interest in winery operations that led her to switch roles, eventually taking on the role of Vice President and General Manager of Cliff Lede winery. Today, Remi is one of the rare females who has reached the corner office of winery management, running Domaine Carneros, one of Napa’s top traditional-method sparkling wine producers.
When she started her career, Cohen says she didn’t give a lot of thought to gender. “I felt that the
This Article was originally published on The Wine Chef
