Guerrilla Wine Company: Love at third sight, Muay Thai, and the Art of Winemaking
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Buckle up for a captivating journey as we sit down with Mariel and Michael from Guerrilla Wine Company in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The adventure unfolds with a love story that began at third sight during the tumultuous days of COVID. Join us as we explore the reasons behind their daring leap of faith, and discover the surprising items that had reached their expiration date in Mariel’s fridge. Get ready for an unexpected twist. Mariel, whose mom owned a bottle shop in Maine, shares her extraordinary odyssey to Oregon. Her mother's profound wisdom, "Wine is a journey," sets the tone for a conversation that explores her industry insights and the serendipitous meeting with Michael at Bergstrom. But that's not all. Michael, a former competitive Muay Thai fighter for a decade. The art of eight limbs and how it should be their marketing strategy. Discover how being a Muay Thai fighter uniquely prepared him for the task of carrying Mariel down the stairs to press grapes. Throughout the episode, we delve into a blind wine, Guerrilla’s Chardonnay, accompanied by a discussion on a couple of inspirational bottles Michael discovered. And of course, we wrap things up with some rapid-fire questions, unveiling their favorite artist during harvest, indulgent foods, chosen superpowers, and the last book they read. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, from love stories to Muay Thai adventures, and the art of winemaking - Guerrilla style. Tune in for a wild ride!
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