'Women in Wine' helps females participate in all parts of the industry
Women in Wine is the first wine-producing company in South Africa owned, controlled, and managed by females.
Clarence Ford speaks with Beverly Farmer, cofounder and CEO of Women in Wine.
Listen below.
In 2006, 20 women with backgrounds in the wine industry came together to establish Women in Wine.
Their dream was to give women, especially farmworkers and their families, a share in the wine industry.
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Farmer says that they realized too few women were participating economically in the wine industry and wanted to ensure their contributions were recognized.
“Women have been looking after our vineyards for centuries… it takes skill.”
- Beverly Farmer, Cofounder and CEO - Women in Wine
She says that female farmworkers form part of their shareholders.
So far, their label has produced six wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz, Pinotage Rose, and Chardonnay Chenin Blanc.
Their wines are globally recognised, but it was not always an easy journey.
“It does not matter where I go internationally, people are always interested in the name 'Women in Wine'.”
- Beverly Farmer, Cofounder and CEO - Women in Wine
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