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Wine Country Women

Michelle Mandro
Napa Valley
Wine
Windracer Wines
Sonoma County
Chardonnay
Unfem Wines
Sonoma-Cutrer
Domaine Chandon
Corison Winery
Sweet Scoops Homemade Ice Cream
Chalk Hill Winery
Diamond Mountain
Dutcher Crossing Winery
Namo Wines
Viader Vineyards and Winery
Trombetta Family Wines
Revana Estate
Wine Industry
Caviar
Tor Wines

The Wine Country Women podcast features the extraordinary women who inspire us in wine country. The female-centric show is based on the Wine Country Women books, the global best-selling series by Michelle Mandro. Join her as she sits down with these women for a casual and intimate conversation. Their stories remind us–anyone can live in wine country.

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Episode 286 - Lola Llamas, Llamas Family Wines by Michelle Mandro

Episode 285 - Meghan Vergara, M Vino Wines, MVP, Peacock Family Vineyards by Michelle Mandro

Episode 284 - Karen Lerner, Lerner Project by Michelle Mandro

Episode 283 - Suzanne Deal Booth, Bella Oaks and Wheeler Farm by Michelle Mandro

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Recent Guests

Karen Lerner
Co-proprietor of Lerner Project, Napa Valley
Lerner Project
Episode: Episode 284 - Karen Lerner, Lerner Project
Suzanne Deal Booth
Proprietor of Bella Oaks and Wheeler Farm, Napa Valley
Bella Oaks, Wheeler Farm
Episode: Episode 283 - Suzanne Deal Booth, Bella Oaks and Wheeler Farm
Stephanie Moriarty
Area Director for Tonella Rio in California
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Episode: Episode 282 - Stephanie Moriarty, Tonnellerie O and Creative Oak
Jasmine Hirsch
GM and winemaker at Hirsch Vineyards
Hirsch Vineyards
Episode: Episode 281- Jasmine Hirsch, Hirsch Vineyards
Delia Viader
Proprietor of Viader Vineyards and Winery
Viader Vineyards and Winery
Episode: Episode 280 - Delia Viader, Viader Winery
Susan Kenward
Co-proprietor of TOR Wines
TOR Wines
Episode: Episode 279 - Susan Kenward, TOR Wines
Ashley Hepworth
Proprietor and winemaker of Ashley Hepworth Wine Consulting
Ashley Hepworth Wine Consulting
Episode: Episode 278 - Ashley Hepworth, Ashley Hepworth Wine Consulting
Dr. Isabelle Lesschaeve
Renowned wine sensory scientist and tasting coach
InnoVenom Academy
Episode: Episode 277 - Dr. Isabelle Lesschaeve of InnoVinum Academy
Natalie Bath
Rutta State
Episode: Episode 276 - Why Wine Matters

Host

Michelle Mandro
Host of Wine Country Women, guiding interviews with women leaders in wine country.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great Interviews!

    These are fresh, fun and informative thirty-minute interviews! Just enough information to help you get to know a diverse group of women who live in wine country. Very inspirational, but also includes a few tips too.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ultimate Wine Woman
    United States8 years ago

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A diverse group of women who live in wine country.
Great for learning about wine storytelling and the human side of wine.
Fresh, fun and informative thirty-minute interviews.
Very inspirational, with practical tips for listeners.

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Episode 284 - Karen Lerner, Lerner Project
Q: What makes Armstrong Ranch Cabernet special in your portfolio?
Armstrong Ranch Cabernet is their estate wine, representing Diamond Mountain and a steady, premium expression of their site, while they also cultivate a rare Cab Franc labeled Ile-Dame to honor family ties.
Episode 284 - Karen Lerner, Lerner Project
Q: How did the Lerner Project name come about and what does it signify?
They considered many names, faced market naming constraints, and settled on Lerner Project as a distinct, personal moniker that still reflected their family heritage, with a plan to keep refining branding as the wine matured.
Episode 284 - Karen Lerner, Lerner Project
Q: Why did you decide to leave Chevron and start your own business with your family?
She and her husband saw a family opportunity to run a pallet company, moved it to Monterey County, and later shifted toward new ventures, ultimately enabling them to pursue a wine venture together.
Episode 284 - Karen Lerner, Lerner Project
Q: What was your first full-time job after you graduated, and how did that shape your path?
Karen explains she started as a programmer analyst at Chevron, working on accounts receivable and a major Rail Car Management System project, which gave her a strong foundation in systems and process work before pivoting to entrepreneurship.
Episode 276 - Why Wine Matters
Q: What do you find so special about wine?
Wine is a food product that enhances meals and ties together culture, memory, and mood; it balances tradition with personal expression, much like how wine pairs with food to elevate experiences.

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The show centers on women in the wine industry, featuring in-depth conversations with winemakers, vintners, consultants, and industry leaders. Episodes blend personal origin stories with practical insights into winemaking, vineyard management, branding, and the business of Napa and surrounding wine regions. Notable strengths include a strong focus on mentorship, place-based terroir, and behind-the-scenes operational detail, making it particularly valuable for listeners seeking inspiration, career guidance, or sponsorship alignment with women-led wine projects.

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1. Karen Lerner
2. Suzanne Deal Booth
3. Stephanie Moriarty
4. Jasmine Hirsch
5. Delia Viader
6. Susan Kenward
7. Ashley Hepworth
8. Dr. Isabelle Lesschaeve

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