Women in Wine
Kate Sturgess, Winemaker, Brokenwood Wines
Monday 17 April 2023 at 6pm for 6:30pm to 9pm
5-course epicurean dinner and pairing (2 per course)
Cost: $140 per person
Experience the finest Australian wines crafted by female winemakers at The Women’s Club Women in Wine series, back for a second year in partnership with Women and Revolution. This unique event series celebrates the art of winemaking and showcases the talents of women in the industry. Savour the flavours of each expertly crafted wine and discover the stories behind the labels.
On Monday 17 April, Bridget Raffal, Vice President of Sommeliers Australia National will facilitate conversation and wine-pairing with winemaker Kate Sturgess from Brokenwood Wines, Hunter Valley.
Kate Sturgess joined Brokenwood Wines in 2015 as Assistant Winemaker and was promoted to Winemaker in 2019. Growing up in Brisbane, Kate moved to Adelaide to complete her Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Adelaide in 2011.
Kate's experience extends through a number of Australian wine regions as well as time at Culmina Estate, Okanagan Valley, Canada in 2012. Here in Australia, Kate gained experience at Wirra Wirra, De Iuliis Wines, Mount Langi Ghiran, and as Assistant Winemaker at Balnaves of Coonawarra.
Most recently, Kate has been included in the 2021 cohort of Wine Australia’s Future Leaders program, and was nominated for Winemaker of the Year at the Hunter Valley Legends Awards 2021. In 2016 Kate completed the Advanced Wine Assessment Course (AWAC) through the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) and has been involved in judging at various National and local wine shows since 2014.
We’re proud to partner with Women and Revolution, a charitable organisation working to overcome the barries to gender equality in the wine world and promoting the next generation of women in wine. Together we’re elevating the voices and talents of women in the wine industry and encouraging professional and personal growth, building connection and community.
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