Women Winemakers - Valley Wine Society

Meet the Giantesses of the Grapes, the Sirens of the Soils.

The incredible women crafting wines today are truly trailblazers in the field, leading innovation around the globe. They are front and center, making vocal changes in the industry, be it how they approach sustainability, redefine their audience, or push the limits of what winemaking can be. 

Join VWS members, Sharon Hilgers and Romayne Kilde along with Laura Botten from Small Lots on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 for a Celebration of Women Winemakers at Cellar 624, Fargo’s historic gathering place. From the creators of Maxwells, Cellar 624 offers a one-of-a-kind setting for an intimate food and wine experience.

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm        Social: Harpist, Caroline Hynes, will be performing

                                               (wines will be available by the glass during the Social)

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm        6 Course Food and Wine Dinner featuring wines by Women Winemakers

                                               Each course will be accompanied with a carefully curated wine paired by Laura Botten

                                               Harpist, Caroline Hynes, will be playing periodically during the Wine Dinner

8:00 pm                       Special Guest, Brittany Aker, a woman entrepreneur from Perham, MN, will be sharing her journey of                                     creating a wine glass that is revolutionizing the wine industry.

Suggested Attire: Cocktail

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Starter

Bread Board with accompaniments

Sparkling Wine: Bohigas Rosat Brut Cava Spain

Aperitif

Prosciutto-Wrapped Medjool Dates stuffed with Lavender Honey & Goat Cheese

White Wine: Hans Wirsching Iphofer Scheurebe 2022 Germany

Salad

Dried Cherry Gorgonzola Pear Arugula Salad with Wine Infused Dressing

White Wine: Pinord Diorama Xarel-lo 2023 Spain

Palate Cleanser

Rosé Sorbet: Bodegas Care Solidarity Rosé 2023 Spain

Main Course

Red Wine Infused Brisket

Smashed Baby Potatoes with Flower Petal Salt

Rainbow Carrots with Lemon Dill Aioli

Red Wine: Poggio del Moro Rosso Toscana 2018 Italy

Dessert

Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Ruby Port Wine Cake

Ruby Port Wine: Quevedo Ruby Porto Portugal