Anna Maria Ponzi: Pinot Girl -Elevating a Legacy from the Willamette Valley to the World

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Join host Monica Enand and guest host Ned Renzi as they welcome Anna Maria Ponzi, second-generation vintner former CEO of Ponzi Vineyards and author of Pinot Girl, for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of Ponzi Vineyards.

Maria shares her family’s inspiring journey, from pioneering Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine industry in 1969 to their landmark sale to the Bollinger Family of Champagne, France.
 She reflects on transforming a modest vineyard into a global powerhouse alongside her sister, Luisa, while preserving tradition and embracing innovation.

Explore the realities of running a family business, the challenges of winemaking in a changing climate, and Maria’s transition to community work and personal growth. With insights into family dynamics, the science of winemaking, and the power of intentional living, this episode is a masterclass in resilience and vision.

If you’d like to support Maria Ponzi’s nonprofit, Anthony’s Circle, which is dedicated to supporting foster youth in the Portland area, please visit
Anthony’s Circle.

For a deeper dive into Maria Ponzi’s incredible journey, check out her memoir,
Pinot Girl: A Family. A Region. An Industry. @amponzi.com a heartfelt book details her experiences growing up in one of Oregon’s pioneering wine families and their legacy of revolutionizing Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley

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Georgianna Moreland - Creator, Executive Producer & Managing Editor;
Matt Stoker - Editor