tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post5377325296016689953..comments2019-05-15T23:59:20.159-07:00Comments on Feminist Legal Theory: Women in wine Lisa R. Pruitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469550950363542801noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-91412841686504952922012-10-02T12:31:54.400-07:002012-10-02T12:31:54.400-07:00After reading this post I started to wonder if win...After reading this post I started to wonder if wineries with women winemakers more highly acclaimed. According to a study conducted by two professors from Santa Clara University, the answer is yes, at least in California. <br /><br />The study looked at California wineries listed in Opus Vino (a book that that identifies leading wineries) and the sex of the winemaker. The study found, relative to those for men, a significantly higher percentage of wineries having women winemakers were listed in Opus Vino (23% of women winemakers were listed in Opus Vino as compared to 14.1% of wineries with male winemakers).<br /><br />So, why is this the case? I don't have a definitive answer, but the Washington Post suggests, “It may have something to do with persistence. It takes the same effort and skills for a male or female winemaker to succeed, but women can face additional challenges achieving success in a male-dominated field.” <br /><br />The 2011 Winemaker of the Year, Cathy Corison, also suggested "There’s pretty good evidence that women have perhaps better sensory abilities...And, I believe that winemaking is all about details.” Whether it's persistence or a better sense of taste and smell, it's clear that women are making huge strides in this industry.CEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633830407602623200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-71824686540591103002012-10-01T22:08:31.204-07:002012-10-01T22:08:31.204-07:00Excellent piece, and I love that quote! It is exci...Excellent piece, and I love that quote! It is exciting to learn about these trailblazers in our own backyard. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328788742723908281noreply@blogger.com