Harvest Seminar Videos
Femmes du Vin Harvest Seminar | Diversity and Inclusion - Setting the Table for All Women in Wine
In this seminar we explore the evolving role that women are playing in the wine industry and discuss how to ensure that all women are a part of that wave. We will start by defining what ‘diversity and inclusion’ means in practical rather than theoretical terms. We will discuss the state of the industry—what’s changing, what isn’t, and various initiatives in place to bring all women into the conversation and into a diverse set of jobs within the wine industry.
Femmes du Vin Harvest Seminar | Made With Care, For Our Future Generations
Understanding Carbon Neutral wines and learning from a New Zealand Perspective. From the commitment of being net carbon-zero by 2050 to continuously evolving sustainability initiatives, environmental impact has always been an integral part of the New Zealand wine industry. The belief is held that nature’s resources belong to the earth, and people are welcome to use these resources, as long as they do so respectfully. This custodial responsibility is preserved in the Māori concept of kaitiakitanga, meaning guardianship and protection. For New Zealand’s wine industry, it represents a commitment to protect the places that make their famous wines and mitigating the impact wineries have on future generations.
Femmes du Vin Harvest Seminar | Vegan Wines - Embracing Green Wines and a Plant-Based Philosophy
With plant-based and Vegan food trending for several reasons including environmental, animal rights and health reasons the world of wine is also changing. An uptick in this plant-based philosophy and top Plant-based restaurants has created an emerging trend in the wine industry that requires our attention.
Femmes du Vin Harvest Seminar | Natural Wines - Revival of Traditional Techniques in a Modern World
Natural wine has made a resurgence in the last few years and is being served at hip bars all over the world. What is pushing this trend in popularity? Together with some of this category’s leading experts, we will explore what qualifies as ‘natural’ wine since it has no legal definition, and what has propelled a return to this traditional approach of wine making.
Femmes du Vin Harvest Seminar | Rioja, The Roots That Connect Us - Understanding the Supply Chain
How does a glass of wine make it from the vineyard to its final destination, your glass? In this seminar, we will experience the journey from a region with a rich ancient, classic and modern history and a true wine culture that defines it. We will explore the life of a grower, a winery owner who carries a family legacy on her shoulders, and a passionate marketer who has to swim in the waters of a highly competitive and saturated industry.
Femmes du Vin Harvest Seminar | Fair Labour, Advocating for Human Equality from Vine to Glass
Join us for this panel discussion where we look at how the concept of sustainability in wine can be re-shaped to include fair labour and workers' rights from the vineyard all the way to the glass. We will discuss how the wine industry can move forward through the challenges of Covid-19 without losing contemporary wins for women’s participation in the labour force. Our panellists share how they have taken charge of their own career paths and shed some light on how women can advocate for themselves in their workplaces, even as many of us pivot to freelancing.
Femmes du Vin Harvest Seminar | Women in Power, Napa Valley Style - A Look at Leadership of Women
The women leaders of the Napa Valley—whether they be CEOs, winemakers, marketing directors or winery owners--are focused on empowering and inspiring women to find their voices, promote equality, create a work/life integration, and provide peer-to-peer mentoring in an uplifting and inspiring environment. These Napa Valley ladies lead the way in championing females in the wine industry.
Femmes du Vin Harvest Seminar | Women in Power, Napa Valley Style - A Look at Leadership of Women
In this seminar, we dive into the history and stories of true Femmes du Vin power-house women. Featuring three fierce Femmes du Vin - Gaëtane Carré, Lauriane André, and Axelle Marchard de Gramont. Owners and winemakers of their prospective vineyards, these ladies are leading the way in what was the ultimate boys club. Together we will taste through the wine from each Domaine and hear from Burgundian wine expert Marie-Antoinette de Szczypiorski - an educator, journalist and impeccable taster from her years at Bettane+Desseauve.