Pam Adkins of Adrice Wines
At Adrice Wines, the much beloved lady in a wine glass logo greets you at the door and on every bottle. The logo is feminine and sensuous, and tells you right away that women are in charge. Co-owner and winemaker Pam Adkins even personifies her winery equipment items as various types of women, and gives them appropriate women’s names. And wines are always referred to using the pronoun she. Thus it’s no surprise that Pam has clear ideas about what it means to be a woman winemaker, as you will see in this interview. We also discuss more fundamental questions regarding gender and wine. Pam is a real Renaissance woman with many degrees and job experiences, including being an award-winning landscaper at Chateau Ste. Michelle. She was eventually asked to work inside the chateau, and has been involved in wine work ever since.
Adrice Wines began in Napa in 2012, and moved to Washington in 2016. The winery has had several homes in Woodinville since then, but now offers a warm and welcoming tasting room in the Warehouse District with generous bar and table seating. This is a great place to visit, if you like fine wine, memorable stories, and eye-catching labels. Pam is partial to Syrah, so you will find three to choose from, including one aged in a whisky barrel. She also produces three Rosé wines, each with a different grape variety, including one with Nebbiolo. Don’t miss the stories and labels behind Leadfoot Louie, Sofaking Tragic Malbec Bend, and Notorious, all discussed in this very informative and entertaining interview. And, be sure to ask about the unique Carpe Diem experience, also explained here.
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