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WOMEN IN WINE SUMMER CONFERENCE

s women gain a strong foothold in today’s wine industry, Southern Over 300 guests from 15 states joined on the virtual platform and
AOregon stands firm with this trend. at watch parties throughout Oregon. Irvine & Roberts Vineyards in
Ashland hosted Southern Oregon’s watch party.
The third-annual Women in Wine: Oregon conference, held July
19, featured nationally renowned speakers and panelists, including Planning is currently underway for the 2022 event, with community
Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love; Cristie Kerr, professional outreach events scheduled throughout the year. The Board of Directors
golfer and winery owner; Corinne Iozzio, Editor in Chief of Popular is composed of volunteers representing various aspects of the wine
Science; Julia Coney, writer and contributing editor at VinePair, and industry. To learn more and show your support, visit:
many others. With a focus on “Connection & Growth,” speakers cov-
ered important themes such as diversity and inclusion, global warming, www.WomenInWineOregon.com
pay equality, and more.

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