Brave Women Expose Sexual Misconduct in the Court of Master Sommeliers - a podcast by Pete & Vino Mike/Paragon Media
from 2020-11-03T14:13:34
Episode 41 – Brave Women Expose Sexual Misconduct in the Court of Master Sommeliers
On October 29, 2020, the New York Times published an article titled – “The Wine World’s Most Elite Circle Has a Sexual Harassment Problem.” Please read the article when you have time. It is vitally important that we listen to the women who expose the rampant, systemic sexual misconduct issues at the Court of Master Sommeliers.
In this episode, Pete and VinoMike bring you their take on the subject and insights from the industry. There is no wine and no frivolity. They make it clear upfront that they are two middle-aged white dudes and have ZERO idea what it is like to be a woman in this environment being harassed and sexually assaulted. They acknowledge they will make mistakes in this episode. Please understand that their intent and heart are in the right places.
The hosts also go through the Court’s response. As usual, it falls flat. You can read the two responses from the Court on October 29th and November 1st. Judge for yourself if these responses give you any hope of real change.
Mike takes the opportunity to strongly denounce the Court. This is difficult for him given the history and his hard work. This is easy for him because he wants no part of an organization with these systemic problems.
Pete is an outsider from the Court but knows and has worked with many people in the industry. He says the Court needs to be disbanded and a new organization needs to fill the void.
Since recording this in the afternoon of November 2nd, many in the Court have come forward with more stories of sexual harassment and assault at the hands of Master Somms, resigned, suspended their membership, called for a boycott, called for a full replacement of the board of directors on the Court, and made passionate pleas on social media. Pete and Mike applaud these efforts to effect change. It is too late for the brave women who have already come forward. Something must be done to stop it from happening again.
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