Special Report: Diva's Uncorked

Watch out guys because these "Divas" are taking over the world of wine.

Rosalind Johnson, member, Diva's Uncorked
"I think a lot of people are like, wow, these are some women that know something about wine"

In an area dominated by men, the Boston based and wine savvy "Divas Uncorked" are making a name for themselves.

Stephanie Brown-founder, Diva's Uncorked
"There are wine clubs that have popped up around the country because of us."

It's been nearly a decade since "Divas" founder Stephanie Brown decided to bring a group of women together

Stephanie Brown-founder, Diva's Uncorked
"I came up with the concept."

To "eat, drink and breath" wine and what started out as just a wine club, has ripened into so much more.

Katherine Kennedy, member, Diva's Uncorked
"It's for me, a group of sisters."

Once every month these women meet to learn something new about wine and food. Their taste has had them travel to California and even Europe for a splash of vino.

Barbara Cruz, member, Diva's Uncorked
"We're wine savvy, not wine snobby."

But close to home South Kitchen & Wine Bar in Southie, is just one of their many stops.

Dan Kaufman, owner, South Kitchen & Wine Bar
"They'll spend their evening kind of traveling the world through our wine list."

Jerome Watkins, executive chef, South Kitchen & Wine Bar
"It's great to see them come in and say okay chef, what can you do?"

From buying and tasting to paring and now sharing, these sister's who sip want to take other women on a journey beyond just reds and whites so they are hosting the "Diva's Uncorked" 3rd Annual Wine Conference. Oh, sorry guys, no men allowed!

Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard, member, Diva's Uncorked
"The conference is something that should not be missed, by any woman who thinks about wine, thinks they would like to know something more about wine."

Callie Crossly, member, Diva's Uncorked
"Every member of the organization is working to make certain that people really have a good time and really get their questions answered."

The conference mission is two-fold, to make wine selections less intimidating but also follow the path of "the grapes to the glass."

Paula Wright, member, Diva's Uncorked
"Our whole goal, to create a learning environment that is non-threatening."

Besides having fun, the Diva's want to dispel misconceptions.

Katherine Kennedy, member, Diva's Uncorked
"That it's something that is only enjoyed by a certain class of people and a certain gender of people which would be men."

Cheers! I'll drink to that!

Frances Rivera
"The Diva's wine conference is being held at Sheraton in Boston this weekend. While men are not allowed to attend the conference on Saturday, they are allowed to their kick off dinner Friday night." Call 617.296.3434 for more information.

The Diva's Uncorked 3rd Annual Conference
Friday, March 24th & Saturday, March 25
Sheraton Boston Hotel

South Kitchen & Wine Bar
77 Dorchester Street
Boston, MA 02127
617.269.7832

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