About Us

Wine Spirit Women is a grassroots organisation  founded by Lynne Coyle, Master of Wine, Wine Director at O’Briens Wine & Winemaker, and Justine McGovern, joint trade director of the California Wine Institute UK and Ireland & partner at Jackman McGovern.

Wine Spirit Women aims to empower and educate women in the drinks industry.

Through mentorship and collaboration, we strive to strengthen women’s voices and make the drinks industry an inclusive space for all.

Leadership Team

Lynne Coyle | Founder

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Justine McGovern | Founder

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Sinéad Smyth | Chairperson

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Trish Nunan | Vice-Chair

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Santina Kennedy Wine Spirit Women

Santina Kennedy | Leadership Team

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