Four Dynamic Women Winemakers
Here are four women in wine to celebrate, including Catena, who are role models of female leadership, taking their family-owned wineries to new heights. From management and marketing to the making of the wine, these women do it all.
Anne Trimbach Zooming in from Alsace, France.
Anne Trimbach — Maison Trimbach, Alsace, France
Anne is a 13th generation winemaker at her family’s iconic Alsace winery. When Anne told her family she wanted to work in the business, her great-uncle said, “Are you sure? But you’re a woman! One day you’ll have children and how will you manage?”
Anne, who now has a four year-old daughter, says she had to prove that she was up for the job. And she has done that for 20 years now, traveling the world to promote the family’s wines, as well as building the company’s website and handling all of its social media.
Trimbach wine to try: Trimbach 2017 Reserve Riesling (SRP $34.99). Trimbach is especially noted for its high-end, dry Riesling. The 2017 Reserve, a particularly great year, was awarded 93 points by Wine Spectator. The wine has a great balance between ripeness and acidity, while tasting of green apples, mango, pineapple and lime. Enjoy its refreshing crispness with everything from cheeses, salads, and fish (sautéed, grilled, in a sauce, or raw as sushi), to chicken, veal and pork dishes. The wine goes especially well with spicy Asian dishes.