Eatdrink #82 March/April 2020

eatdrink: The Local Food & Drink Magazine
long days and getting your hands (and feet!)
wet — it’s the most rewarding career you
could ever ask for.
gk: Where are women going to be in this
industry in the next 10 years?
tm: Everywhere, like they already are, in
every facet of the business.
gk: Does being a woman have any bearing on
winemaking?
tm: Our senses can be different from men,
which can reflect in the styles of wines
we produce. Our physical strength and
endurance play an important role in the
production side.
gk: How do you maintain a work/life/family
balance?
tm: The support of my family and staff have
enabled me to continue to pursue this timeand
mind-consuming career. It has been
quite challenging at times, especially during
harvest and bottling time. Challenging for
both me and my husband, who I am very
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grateful to for all the extra work he puts
into our family during my busy seasons.
gk: Anything else you would like to add? Proud
moments at the winery? Perhaps info on any
upcoming projects that you can share?
tm: I have been working on a project with
my brother Steve for a few years now,
getting into production of appassimento
wines and it has been a very challenging,
but extremely rewarding pursuit. We have
a wine out right now that I am very proud
of, and it is getting an incredible reception
from our customers.
Overall, I consider myself lucky to have
been given the rewarding and challenging
opportunity to run my own business with
my family and I look forward to the many
years ahead, especially when our young
ones start to join in on the fun.
GARY KILLOPS is a CAPS Certified Sommelier
who loves to talk, taste, and write about wine. He
shares his tasting notes on EssexWineReview.com
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