About this episode

The episode features Marilee Bramhall's journey of transforming a surplus of wine into a successful business focused on women-led wineries.

This week, we uncork a standout episode from the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives featuring a story of passion, persistence, and building something unexpected in the world of wine. From the vineyards of France and Italy to the vibrant streets of Seattle, today's episode of Wine Behind the Scenes takes you on a remarkable adventure with Marilee Bramhall, the visionary founder of Iola Wines. With a mission to champion women-led wineries, Marilee's story is one of resilience and innovation, especially when COVID-19 hit, leaving her with 3,600 bottles of wine and no market to sell to. How did she turn this challenge into a thriving success? Join us as we go into Marilee's passion for organic, sustainable viticulture, her dedication to the art of winemaking, and her commitment to amplifying the voices of women in this traditionally male-dominated industry. Plus, don't miss our fun segment with Judith Lewis, where we explore today's quirky wine term that will leave you smiling. Get ready to sip, savour, and explore the fascinating world of wine! In this episode you will: Discover how Marilee Bramhall turned a potential disaster during COVID into a thriving wine import business focused…

People in this episode

Host: Laurel Simmons

Guest: Marilee Bramhall

Topics covered

• wine industry
• women-led wineries
• sustainable viticulture
• COVID-19 impact
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• wine
• women in wine
• sustainable viticulture
• COVID-19
• entrepreneurship
• Iola Wines
• Marilee Bramhall

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iola Wines

Places: France, Italy, Seattle

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