Women in Wine

Established in 1980, and a Wine Warehouse supplier since 2001, Cabernet Corp. is the founding partner of Viña La Playa from Chile and the exclusive importer for both Belasco de Baquedano and Don Rodolfo from Argentina as well as Berton Vineyards, Paxton Wines, and Hay Shed Hill Wines from Australia. Time to shine a light on their many woman winemakers and the delicious wines they produce.


PAMELA AVILÉS

Viña La Playa, Vino de Eyzaguirre, Axel Wines

Pamela obtained her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering with a master’s degree in Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Chile. Working for Viña La Playa for 10 years, she’s excited to now be chief winemaker for all brands.

“Continuing our sustainable and vegan winemaking techniques, I strive to produce varietally true, low-intervention wines that are approachable and representative of each of our family-owned estates.” If viticulture and winemaking wasn’t enough, you’ll find Pamela spending her spare time tending to her garden with her family.


Belen Muñoz

Chief Winemaker, Belasco de Baquedano

Belen obtained her Bachelors degree in Oenology at Mendoza University in Argentina. She worked for 8 years at a well-known winery in Tupungato is now the head winemaker at Belasco de Baquedano.

“I enjoy working with Michel Rolland our winemaker consultant. We are a third-generation family-owned winery situated in the famous golden mile of Cobos Street in Lujan de Cuyo. We produce wines with a French influence with our 110+ year-old vineyards.”

Founder Soren Axelsen and his wife Ingrid about to board an SAS flight to the U.S.
Partners and brothers Peter and Eric Axelsen
Owner Mikel Belasco and Winemaker Lizy Bordin of Belasco de Baquedano