Pouring Passion into Parity

With Amelia Birch, owner & sommelier at Famelia Wines, Enmore Road

On Enmore Road, Famelia Wines is not just serving remarkable drinks; it is leading a crucial conversation about equity in the wine industry. Owner and Sommelier Amelia Birch has built a unique wine bar and bottle shop that exclusively features wines made by women.

Amelia’s mission is rooted in confronting a staggering reality: women winemakers account for a meager 16% of the industry and consistently face higher barriers to entry. Famelia exists as a powerful solution, driven by the belief that women often possess superior palates and approach their craft with “150% passion and commitment.” Until the wider industry ensures fair parity, acceptance, and safe working conditions, Famelia will continue to champion Women winemakers, Women-led wineries, and Woman+ teams.

This commitment to challenging the status quo makes Famelia a natural cornerstone of the Newtown-Enmore precinct, a community that consistently favours progress over politics. Each month, the bar showcases a revolving selection of wines that explore a narrative - through region, varietal, and winemaker - offering patrons a cellar door experience rich in knowledge and the stories of incredible women doing incredible things.

Amelia strongly encourages the exploration of varietals that are a little ‘un-famelia’, inviting guests to experience a wine flight or book in for a ‘taste with a winemaker’ event. By inviting the community to #JoinTheFamelia, she ensures that every purchase is a direct act of supporting women entrepreneurs, making this business a powerful, delicious example of the vigilance required to keep our economy both diverse and just.

Famelia Wines
55 Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
@famelia.wineshop
famelia.com.au