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Nice to have a lengthy chat with Huon Hooke about this & share some of my thoughts wearing my old Organisational Psychologist hat! People often say “women make better winemakers.” It’s just plain wrong - it’s simply not backed up by any substantial evidence. What statements like this do is take attention off the the actual evidence that we do have. Which is that women simply have to work a whole lot harder (and often sacrifice more) to get into those head winemaking positions in the first place - and that’s because of widespread biases that exist in their hiring and career promotion. If you are in the Australian wine industry and your role involves hiring or promotion, and you’ve never had any kind of unconscious bias training then you are unknowingly perpetuating the problem in limiting the diversity of our workforce (gender or otherwise). In my opinion, things will continue to move at at snail’s pace in our industry unless widespread recruitment and unconscious bias training is implemented immediately. We are decades behind on this.

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The wine world is evolving, and the young generation is driving this change. Sustainability is a top priority, with many seeking eco-friendly and environmentally responsible wine producers 1. They're also looking for authenticity, uniqueness, and diversity in their wine choices. Key Trends: ?? ?Sustainability: Eco-friendly practices, organic and biodynamic farming, and reduced carbon footprint are increasingly important. ?? ?Diversity and Inclusion: The industry is becoming more diverse, with greater representation of women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. ?? ?Wellness: Lower-alcohol, lower-sugar, and healthier wine options are gaining popularity. ?? ?Local Focus: Support for local wine regions and producers is growing. What Young Wine Enthusiasts Want: ?? ?Unique, small-batch wines ?? ?Authentic, storytelling-driven brands ?? ?Experiential wine events and education ?? ?Sustainable and eco-friendly wine practices Industry leaders, like those recognized in Wine Enthusiast's 2024 Future 40, are paving the way for this shift 1. They're prioritizing sustainability, diversity, and innovation, ensuring the wine world remains vibrant and relevant for the next generation.

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The sommelier industry is evolving towards greater diversity and inclusion. Our latest blog, "Uncorking Change: How the Sommelier Industry is Moving from Exclusion to Inclusion," explores the challenges and progress within this vibrant field. ???? Learn how organizations, consumers, and industry leaders are working together to create a more equitable and welcoming wine world. Read the full article and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/g6KiUpJ2

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‘The Food of the Home: How Ordinary Women Shaped Irish Cuisine’ ???? This is the story of women throughout the last century who created the food of the Irish home, a cuisine routed in comfort, nourishment and innovation. It is just a small insight into the world of knowledge I gathered in my thesis. Read on roannbyrne.com ?? #TheFoodoftheHome #RoannByrne #WomensHistories #WomensFoodHistories #IrishFood #IrishFoodHistory https://lnkd.in/ebFVR3m8

Very interesting read on how the landscape of whisky consumers has been changing and stabilising. More diversity in people who drink whisky only brings positive change for the industry and community. Whisky is for everyone.

it is quiet easy to argue that role of women in wine has a long road to hoe, despite the fact we have seen a number of positive changes and women in the industry taking greater charge of their destiny. A fascinating piece by Mary- Thèrèse Blair really opened my eyes to just how little has changed over the last 120 years or so. It appears that the first women recognised as a winemaker was a women named Hannah Weinberger, she and her husband John owned a winery in the Napa Valley in the 19th century. Her husband was shot and she carried on for nearly 40 years running the winery largely unassisted until Prohibition saw the end of her wine making days. We appreciate that woman over time have been making wine for many years but this is one of the few documented cases. Let me share some of the statistics that were uncovered: * Wine is the preferred drink of 52% of woman. * Women make more than 59% of all wine buying decisions. * 20% of winemakers globally are women. * The Master of Wine program has 418 members only 149 are women. * The Court of Master Sommeliers have only 17% of their members are women. * In Champagne less that 10% of women have achieved the prestigious position of Chef de Caves. There is so much space for improvement not only the statistical areas cited but across the entire industry. its interesting when we start to see greater equity in the industry one hopes that this is not a story that has to be told but a story that relates one of greater balance and recognition. Happy Easter one and all (Source Oh Mother Where Art Thou? by Mary-Thèrese Blair Cuisine Issue 122 March 2024)