Women in Wine Festival: Part 2 — Presented by No Wine Left Behind
About this Event
You asked and we listened: No Wine Left Behind returns to Le Dû’s Wines for Part 2 of our Women in Wine Festival — a full‑day celebration of women winemakers, global storytelling, and the competitive blind tasting games you already know and love.
Guests will blind taste 25+ women‑made wines from over a dozen countries around the world in a room filled with winemakers, industry professionals, and wine enthusiasts. At every blind tasting station, you’ll have the chance to learn about the woman behind the wine — her methods, philosophies, and approach to craft.
This time, the stakes are even higher.
You’ll taste the crowd‑chosen winners from our last festival alongside new contenders from around the globe — and vote to decide which bottles earn a permanent spot on Le Dû’s shelves.
You decide which wines get stocked and which wines gets replaced.
Why This Festival Matters
“When women awaken, mountains move.” — Unknown
This isn’t just a tasting. It’s a crowd-powered wine experiment.
We’re spotlighting the women who grow, ferment, innovate, and redefine what wine can be — and giving New Yorkers the power to decide what gets stocked at their neighborhood wine shop.
It’s No Wine Left Behind.
It’s the sequel to a sold-out sensation.
And you’re part of the story.
What to Expect
🍷 Global tasting stations hosted by women winemakers
🎮 NWLB’s competitive blind tasting games (multiple choice!)
🏆 Crowd‑voted winner earns a permanent place at Le Du's Wines
🎖️ Blind wine tasting winners win big prizes
🎤 Two Speaker Panel Add-Ons led by different women movers and shakers in the wine industry, with three bonus pours of exclusive wines
About the Speaker Panels
Hear from these legendary ladies themselves!
Choose between two intimate, ticketed add‑on sessions featuring panels of three women luminaries diving into their regions, their craft, and the bottles they’ve brought to NYC.
Expect storytelling, technique, and an exclusive tasting of three wines you won’t find anywhere else.
How Game Participation Shapes NYC Market
At No Wine Left Behind, our blind tastings games do more than spark discovery — they turn real guest feedback into meaningful insights.
By playing the game, you help winemakers understand how their wines show up in the real world — which bottles spark excitement, who they speak to, and where they belong on the shelf. Buyers and trade pros get a clear view of the wines New Yorkers actually want to drink.
It’s all about connecting great wine with great people — backed by real, unbiased data.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel One - Built by Women: The Business Behind What You Drink (11 am - 12 pm)
Info: Exploring the crucial question of how to possibly choose which wine stories will sell? Featuring: Nicole Lyons, Founder of Rising Tide Distributors; Lali Muñiz, Owner of Mantarraya Imports; Jillian Puskas of @SocialSommhq
Session One (12-2:30 pm)
Info: A high‑energy walk‑around tasting featuring women winemakers from around the world. You’ll explore a curated lineup of mystery wines, play NWLB’s digital blind tasting game, and cast your votes to help decide which bottle earns a permanent spot on Le Du Wine Shop’s shelves. Expect discovery, great stories, and a zero‑snobbery wine experience designed for every palate.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Two - Women Leading the New Era of Wine Media (3-4 pm)
Info: They say wine is dying (pshht no it’s not). Here’s the ladies keeping the conversation alive. Featuring: Katie Melchior aka @FrenchWineTutor; Rose Thomas Bannister of @mododibere; Tyler Balliet (@TylerBalliet) — founder of Rosé Mansion & Wine Riot; and Elle Roberts aka @uncorked.elle.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Session Two (4-6:30 pm)
Info: Same format as Session One: A high‑energy walk‑around tasting featuring women winemakers from around the world. You’ll explore a curated lineup of mystery wines, play NWLB’s digital blind tasting game, and cast your votes to help decide which bottle earns a permanent spot on Le Du Wine Shop’s shelves. Expect discovery, great stories, and a zero‑snobbery wine experience designed for every palate.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
NWLB Afterparty (6:30 - 8 pm)
Info: We’ll bump the playlist, open up special bottles from the first Women in Wine Festival, and let the night loosen up. It’s the part of the festival where the tasting turns into a hang — no scorecards, just sips and good energy. If you didn't make it to the first festival, here's your chance to taste what you missed.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 40.00 to USD 187.50
