As in many industries, the world of wine faces gender disparity, with women facing income inequality and an imbalance in representation across senior and managerial positions. Professional organization
Bâtonnage, an annual forum, was formed to promote gender equity in the wine world by initiating conversations, action, and mentorship to women in the wine industry. The name comes from winemaking, as bâtonnage means to stir the aged and fermented brew to freshen it and add some depth.
