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Healdsburg Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock Paving A Path For Women In The Wine Industry

It is through her senses that Hitchcock, Head Winemaker at J Vineyards, curates both still and sparkling wines.

Nicole Hitchcock checks on the vines at J Vineyards & Winery.
Nicole Hitchcock checks on the vines at J Vineyards & Winery. (CBS)

March 8, 2023

HEALDSBURG -- Among the more than 4,200 wineries in California, only 14% reported a woman as their lead winemakers, according to a study by Santa Clara University for Women Winemakers.

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But women are making huge strides in the wine industry, including one out of Healdsburg at J Vineyards and Winery, who was named 2022 Winemaker of the Year Wine Star Award by Wine Enthusiast magazine.

It is through her senses that Hitchcock, Head Winemaker at J Vineyards, curates both still and sparkling wines.

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