INT ER VI E W W I T H T E R E ZA GA F N A VÁ Ň O VÁ, W I N E MA KER
Breaking boundaries: FEMALE JEWISH ORTHODOX WINEMAKERS Tereza Gafna Váňová Text: Linda Štucbartová; Photo: The winery archive
Did you know that the tradition of winemaking at the Most region is over 1000 years old? The climate conditions are comparable to Burgundy or Rhineland. So what is the story behind the only kosher winery in the Czech Republic? It is my pleasure to introduce you to Tereza Gafna Váňová. After the sudden death of her husband Moshe, she continued the family winemaking tradition with Moshe’s sister Kateřina Kreisinger, on top of being a full-time teacher at the Lauder Schools of Prague - not to mention her involvement in the Jewish community as a woman leader.
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