NAPA / SONOMA, CALIFORNIA |May 6, 2025: On Wednesday, May 7, from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m., the Winemaking & Viticulture Roundtable of the Napa | Sonoma chapter of Women for WineSense (WWS) is thrilled to announce an extraordinary gathering for wine industry professionals: A Conversation with Bordeaux Winemakers.
This Roundtable is generously hosted by the acclaimed Lambert Bridge Winery by long-time WWS leadership team member, Jennifer Higgins, Vice President, Winemaker and General Manager. Lambert Bridge is located at 4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448.
ABOUT THE EVENT: This unique Winemaking & Viticulture Roundtable invites attendees behind the scenes of one of the world’s most renowned wine regions—Bordeaux, France. Guests will experience a rare opportunity to engage directly with acclaimed Bordeaux winemakers, who will share firsthand insights on terroir, tradition, innovation, and the evolving global wine market.
The onsite event welcomes both WWS Winemaking & Viticulture Roundtable members and their qualified professional guests that have received pre-approvals from the Roundtable Chair. The event will not be recorded to ensure private, open discussion.
At 3:00 p.m. the onsite event begins with a networking reception enjoying hospitality and an assortment of notable wines with time to meet the speakers personally. At 4:00 p.m., the program begins.
Why Attend?
- Exclusive Access: Hear from Bordeaux’s leading winemakers about their craft, challenges, and what’s next for the region.
- Global Perspective: Compare Bordeaux’s approaches with local Napa and Sonoma practices, sparking meaningful dialogue across continents.
- Tasting and Networking Opportunity: Connect with fellow winemakers, viticulturists, owners and production professionals in an intimate and welcoming setting.
“We are excited to bring together voices from Bordeaux and California for a rich, cross-cultural exchange,” said Julie Lumgair, president of the Napa Sonoma Chapter of Women for WineSense. “We are grateful to Jennifer Higgins and and Lambert Bridge for organizing and generously hosting this very special event and tasting.”
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Location: Lambert Bridge Vineyards, Napa Valley
- RSVP link
RSVP DETAILS: Please, no walk ins. The free W&V Roundtable meeting is open to active professional WWS Winemaking & Viticulture Roundtable members. Interested guest winemakers and viticulturists that have emailed and received confirmations through the Chair are warmly welcomed to attend one Roundtable for free before joining WWS if space is available. Repeat guests are welcome to attend for a fee if space is available.
All attendees need to RSVP before noon., May 7th.
All attendees are asked to bring a bottle or two of wine as a thank you to our host and speakers. To RSVP, or for any questions on this event or future WWS events, please contact the Roundtable Chair, Julie.Lumgair@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE WWS WINEMAKING & VITICULTURAL ROUNDTABLE
The W&V Roundtable meets approximately six times a year, taking a harvest break. Members are additionally invited to all general WWS chapter events. Current members of the WWS Napa / Sonoma W&V Roundtable work in the North Bay, Paso Robles, Santa Cruz, Central Coast and beyond, meeting both in person and though hybrid onsite / online formats.
Marisa Taylor, long time WWS member of the Winemaking & Viticulture Planning Committee noted “Our past meeting topics have focused upon the C-suite professional skills and insights women winemakers and viticultural professionals need but aren’t always easy to get in their daily work environment.”
She further explained that, “Held for 35 years at some of Napa and Sonoma’s finest host wineries, and since 2020, expanded to both online and in person formats, our Roundtable programs have been a fantastic opportunity for over 100 member women winemakers and viticulturists to connect directly in a friendly professional forum, with experts that they otherwise wouldn’t get to meet for personal advice and questions. Some of our recent speakers have included top wine publication critics and senior editors, iconic winemakers, leading academics, global sensory consultants, sommeliers, media trainers, professional coaching experts, CFO’s and GM’s in panel discussions and key recruiters.”
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Lambert Bridge Winery is a boutique winery located in Healdsburg, California, known for producing high-quality, handcrafted wines, fulfilling the dedication to excellence and dreams of the Chambers family. With a long-time focus on Bordeaux varietals and a commitment to sustainable farming practices, Lambert Bridge creates wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region. They also produce exclusive small lots of Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay from notable vineyard sites in Sonoma and beyond. The winery is recognized for its picturesque setting, an unparalleled sense of community, and dedication to producing exceptional wines that capture the essence of the Sonoma County.
Leading the winery team and vineyards, is Vice President, Winemaker and General Manager, Jennifer Higgins. Born and raised in Sonoma County, she immersed herself in winemaking while working with the legendary Zelma Long of Simi Winery. After earning a degree from UC Davis in Biochemistry and working in Italy for two years, she worked at William Hill Winery in Napa Valley, followed by eleven-year tenure at Lancaster Estate where she collaborated often with the iconic winemaking consultant David Ramey. In early 2010, she joined Lambert Bridge and the rest is history. During the past decade, she has crafted the “LB style” wines that are distinctive, elegant and built for long term cellar aging.
ABOUT WOMEN FOR WINESENSE
WWS is a national not-for-profit organization 501(c)6. The Napa|Sonoma Chapter founded in 1990 is the founding chapter of this national organization which provides outstanding educational and networking opportunities to both wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts by presenting educational, insightful and stimulating events in a welcoming, fun environment. Women and men 21 years old or more are welcome to join any of the 11 chapters or a national virtual chapter.
The Napa | Sonoma Chapter has multiple Roundtables developed for WWS professional members as an added benefit. Active Roundtables include four areas of involvement, and professional members may join all that apply to their current roles: Finance, Human Resources, Winemaking & Viticulture and Business Owners / GM’s. To join WWS or learn more about any Roundtables, please visit womenforwinesense.org Napa-Sonoma Chapter Page.
