When the question “Have you ever reached out to someone in the wine industry and asked them to mentor you?” was asked at the Women’s Sommelier Symposium (WSS), few hands were raised. In contrast, the speakers shared examples of man after man who had requested mentorship from them. Many of the speakers—women Master Sommeliers—agreed that men more regularly and comfortably request mentorship and ask about opportunities.

 

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