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Inspiring Women to Harvest their Passion

  • Neon Exchange Gilroy United States (map)

Presented by Wineries of Santa Clara Valley

Join us on March 23rd from 1-4pm at the Neon Exchange to deepen your connection to your own passions and uniqueness. 

Attendees can expect an afternoon of wine tasting, food pairings, storytelling, interactive activities, followed by a panel discussion with local women who followed their own passions and are making wine waves in the Santa Clara Valley.

Come raise a glass, connect with fellow women and be inspired by the incredible contributions of women in wine!


WINERIES PARTICIPATING / WINES & SMALL BITE PAIRINGS

  • Cottage Creek Vineyards
    Pairing: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with Tri Tip and Chimichurri on Focaccia Slice

  • EmmaLily Vineyards
    Pairing: Emma Lee Cabernet Savignon with Tri Tip and Chimichurri on Focaccia Slice

  • L&M Vineyards
    Pairing: Barbera with Chicken Tinga Bite on Totopos

  • Lightpost Winery
    Pairing: Pinot Noir with Bruschetta with Focaccia Crostini

  • Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery
    Pairing: Lionhardt Rosé with Mediterranean Meatball with Tsatziki

  • Little Uvas Vineyards
    Pairing: Summer LUV'n Sauvignon Blanc
     with Shrimp Cocktail Mini Cup 

  • Moose Mountains Vineyards
    Pairing: Malbec with Black Bean Empanada

  • Satori Cellars
    Pairing: Zinfandel with Tart Cherry Chocolate Scone Bite

  • Verde Vineyards
    Pairing: Gewurztraminer with Blueberry Cornbread Mini Muffin with Honey Drizzle



PANELISTS

  • Kim Engelhardt, co-owner of Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery

  • Sandy Moller, co-owner Satori Cellars

  • Sofia Fedotova, owner of Lightpost Winery

  • Denise Russell, co-owner of Cottage Creek Vineyards



MODERATOR
Melissa Santos

Melissa Santos is a local nonprofit leader and executive coach renowned for her ability to effortlessly engage audiences, ensuring each moment is memorable and impactful. Whether facilitating coaching sessions, workshops, or events, she brings her positive energy and inclusivity. She is thrilled to join the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley to entertain and inspire you!


CATERING
Cochi's Kitchen, Morgan Hill

Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded women, grow personally and professionally, and leave feeling empowered to chase after your dreams. See you there!