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DEPARTMENT HEADER 86 / the tasting panel / march 2018 86 / the tasting panel / march 2018 EVENT RECAP The growing attendance at Women in Wine and Spirits reinforces how well-received the event has been within the Southern California wine and spirits community. IN ITS FIFTH YEAR, THE ANNUAL WOMEN IN WINE & SPIRITS HOLIDAY DINNER SHINES BRIGHTLY AS ITS NUMBERS GROW story and photos by Karen Moneymaker The Stars of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits A s we've watched the wine and spirits sphere evolve and develop—often in highly-unexpected ways—over the past decade, women working at all levels of the industry have proven time and time again that they're a similarly unstoppable and dynamic force. At Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits annual "Women in Wine & Spirits" holiday dinner in December, these talented, dedicated, and inspiring women were honored by 140 of their colleagues and peers at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. The growing attendance—up from just 40 women at the first dinner five years ago—reinforces how well-received the event has been within the Southern California wine and spirits community. "Women in Wine & Spirits was created to connect, inspire, and mentor women from all lines of business within our division and organization," explains James Bradney, Vice President/General Manager of SGWS' Southern California division. "Our goal is to promote and