03/20/2025
In celebration of International Women’s Day this month, and the first day of Spring today, we are delighted to highlight some remarkable women winemakers.
We want to highlight 2 women winemakers from Gruet Winery, Carrie Gurule and Sarah Cabot.
A stalwart hidden gem at Gruet Winery for years, Carrie has traveled widely, studying under French, Italian, New Zealand, and American winemakers. She brings specialized experience in vineyard and winery operations management, and has been responsible for Gruet’s cellar processes, quality control, and lab management.
In New Mexico, where Carrie was born and raised, she embraced the art of making sparkling wine in the Champagne-style method for which Gruet is beloved. Her favorite part of being an assistant winemaker: "Making new yeast babies and watching them grow."
“This is a delicate process which involves math, microbiology, chemistry, and lots of heart labor.”
– Carrie Gurule, Head Winemaker
Sarah, a prominent Oregon winemaker, has crafted award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines for over 15 years. Her expertise extends to sparkling wines, earning accolades from esteemed publications and competitions. Today, Sarah crushes 1,300 tons of Pinot Noir each harvest – putting her in a select group of large-scale Oregon winemakers who also earn critical acclaim each vintage. She is also one of the only women on that list.
“Farming and fermentation are complex in their simplicity, constantly keep me guessing and force my brain to improvise and think creatively.”
– Sarah Cabot, Consulting Winemaker
Wines we carry:
Gruet Brut, NV, $19.99
Gruet Blanc de Noirs, NV, $21.99