But, according to a 2015 survey from Santa Clara University, the reality is that out of 3,400-plus wineries in California, only 10 percent of lead winemakers are female.
It is not uncommon to find female winemakers in California. One of the unique aspects of this seminar was that all six winemakers were women. It was an opportunity for them to share their stories and talk about their wine in front of an audience of wine enthusiasts.
The 25th annual Santa Barbara Vintners Celebration of Harvest Festival this past weekend included a seminar featuring six winemakers.