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Crystal Wu

While the global wine industry has been predominantly led by men, in China a different story is emerging.
Take Emma Gao. She is Chief Winemaker of Silver Heights in China’s Ningxia province. She is among the first Chinese women to get an oenology degree, having honed her craft after a stint in the French Bordeaux region. These days, Gao’s wines are served at Chinese state dinners.


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How some of the best wines in China are being made by women

Emma Gao is one of the leading Chinese female winemakers. Photo: AFP

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From the dusty vineyards of China’s countryside to its chic metropolitan bars, women are at the forefront of the country’s increasingly vibrant wine scene


From the dusty vineyards of China’s countryside to its chic metropolitan bars, women are at the forefront of the country’s increasingly vibrant wine scene.


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Video | How some of the best wines in China are being made by women

From the dusty vineyards of China’s countryside to its chic metropolitan bars, women are at the forefront of the country’s increasingly vibrant wine scene