Since Sarah Morphew Stephen became the first female Master of Wine in 1970, the pace of change has been rapid. Entrants on our list range from 33 to 80 years old, spread evenly between the Old and New World, proving equal opportunities aren’t the sole preserve of the more forward-thinking regions like California. Our top 50 have been ranked according to the extent they are shaping what’s in our glass, from the winemakers making it, to the savvy buyers bringing it to our attention. The variety of different jobs our entrants undertake is testament to the fact that women have conquered and are thriving in all areas of today’s wine trade. Read on for our second installment of the top 50 most powerful women in wine, where we round up from number 40 to 31. Last week we revealed the women ranked 50 to 41 in the top 50. The list can be found in its entirety in the December issue of the drinks business, out next week and to see more, click here