Wine By Women
A curated evening of wine tasting and expert perspectives in celebration of International Women's Day
Christie's Education and Encountr present:
Wine by Women
Evening Schedule
6pm
Domaine Evremond Reception and Wine Tastings
The evening opens with a Domaine Evremond reception set throughout Christie's galleries. Guests are invited to explore tasting stations featuring a curated selection of six wines, including Taittinger's celebrated Champagnes, vibrant bottles from Chile's Aconcagua Costa, and refined offerings from Spain's CUNE. Sample each wine as you move through the galleries at your own pace.
7.20pm
Lecture by Charlotte Charlotte Sère, Associate Specialist in Christie's Wine Department,
Join Charlotte Sère as she uncovers the remarkable legacies of the women who took up the reins of great wine estates during World Wars I and II, producing legendary vintages under extraordinary circumstances and challenging the established traditions in winemaking. Discover how their achievements continue to shape the industry today.
7.40pm
Panel Discussion: The Women Behind Your Wine: Discovering Women-led Wine Producers
The evening continues with a panel discussion moderated by David Alexander, CEO and Co-Founder of Encountr, bringing together Melania Battiston, Head Sommelier at Medlar Restaurant and Imbibe Personality of the Year 2020, and the team at Hatch Mansfield, leading UK specialists in premium wines representing award-winning independent wineries worldwide. From production and distribution to hospitality and education, panellists will share their experiences navigating the industry and showcasing the work of female producers around the world.
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About Encountr
Encountr curates extraordinary, experience-driven encounters by uniting the finest talents in wine, dining and luxury. Our global network and trusted partners foster a sense of community, enhanced by unparalleled industry knowledge. Curated for the curious, Encountr seeks to unite individuals who share a lust for discovery, craftsmanship and for living life as a work of art.
Study at the world's leading Auction House
Christie’s, the world's oldest fine art auctioneer, has sold fine art, furniture, jewellery and wine since James Christie conducted the first sale in London on 5 December 1766. Christie’s London has continued to provide the perfect backdrop for the sales of the world’s finest collections and greatest works of art ever since.
Christie’s moved to its global headquarters at 8 King Street, St. James’s in 1823. The gallery spaces at King Street are transformed into classrooms during our exclusive programming in London, so that students are immersed in the fast-paced environment of the auction house.
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