Famelia is a Wine Bar + Bottle Shop on Enmore Road, Newtown that specialises in wines made by women, exclusively. My name is Amelia Birch, and I am the Owner and Sommelier, it's an absolute pleasure to have you here.
I am embarrassed to say that women winemakers make up a measly 16% of the wine industry, and face far higher barriers to entry that their male counterparts. Not only that, they experience a blatant lack of opportunities based on their gender. Despite this, shockingly I know, women make brilliant wine! They often have better palates, and they most always do things with 150% passion and commitment.
Until the wine industry can represent fair and equitable parity, acceptance and safe working conditions for women, I will continue to focus on featuring Women winemakers, Women-led wineries, and Woman+ teams.
Each month at Famelia we showcase a range of 12 wines that explore a narrative ~ through region, varietal, and winemaker. Think of it like a cellar door of revolving wines, knowledge and stories of incredible women doing incredible things.
We strongly encourage the exploration of varietals that are a little ‘un-famelia’ and invite you to experience a wine flight, or book in to one of our ‘taste with a winemaker’ or wine education events.
You can also view and purchase the wines you’ve tasted, and many other women-made wine here, on our online wine shop.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to you for choosing to supporting Women winemakers!
I hereby invite you to come and #JoinTheFamelia <3
Amelia x
Please feel free to get in touch with me directly by sending me an email below, or find me on Instagram @amelia.famelia
