The history of wine is full of stories of how women and wine were treated in view of cultural norms of the time. Learn about this theme that has straddled wine history from the beginning.
Lynn Penner-Ash Often described as a "master blender" and "female wine pioneer" from the Willamette Valley, Lynn Penner-Ash and her husband blessed Oregon and the entire wine world with their famous Penner-Ash Wine Cellars […]
Why Are Women More Vulnerable to the Effects of Wine than Men? Wine is known as a surrogate of alcohol, especially beer and spirits. It is a natural product that produces unique effects on […]
Wine and Queens through History Marie-Antoinette (1755–1780) Marie Antoinette; the bosom-shaped champagne glass Marie-Antoinette was a member of the royal dynasty of Austria from birth. She fled her kingdom to wed Louis, […]
Italian Women's Struggle for Equality in The Wine Industry Labor force inequalities have plagued the labor market since industrialization. Transitioning into the paid labor force came with challenges, especially for women. The rise of […]
Greek Women and Wine Ancient Greece – the land of philosophy, festivals, the Olympics, and wine. Where did women come into play? Did they have a role in society? Were they allowed to drink […]
Sex and Wine in Medieval Europe: How the Two Were Intertwined Medieval Europeans’ views on sex and wine was influenced by Christianity and the ancient Romans and Greeks before them. Sex and wine have […]
Women’s Role in The American Wine Industry In 1974, Dr. Anne Noble joined the faculty of Enology and Viticulture at the University of California, Davis. She was the first woman hired as a faculty […]
History of Wine and Fashion For decades, fashion and wine have been inextricably linked. The fashion elite love to party at wine and fizz-fueled gatherings. On the other hand, many wineries understand the appeal […]
Historical Subjugation of Women in the Wine Industry Since the beginnings of the wine industry, women have been systematically discriminated against. However, despite the subjugation faced by women, some have managed to beat all […]
Stereotypes Associated with Women and Wine What comes to your mind when you think of women and wine? Maybe you contemplate the wine moms at the park, who say they would not survive without […]
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