{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Belle & Bottle Podcast","title":"Belle & Bottle Podcast, EP 1: Hillary Sjolund","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3319,"description":"In this episode, Hillary Sjolund shares her journey, from her introduction to wine at UC Davis to working at both Pine Ridge and Di Stefano Wineries, to starting her own business. She discusses her transition to Sonoma County, the key moments that shaped her approach, and the importance of balancing art and science. She shares her experience of building Aperture Winery alongside founder Jesse Katz, and offers advice for women looking to pursue a career in winemaking. She also shares what’s next at Aperture, and some of the wines she’s loving right now. Enjoy!\nIn this episode:\n01:55 Hillary’s Career in Wine: From California to Washington\n04:17 Starting Own Laboratory Business\n07:47 Key Moment in Wine Journey\n10:55 Balancing Art and Science in Winemaking\n28:13 Advice for Women in Winemaking\n28:40 Finding Your Passion\n33:22 The Importance of Perseverance and Learning from Mistakes\n34:19 Opportunities and Challenges in the Wine Industry\n39:05Exciting Wines and Vineyards at Aperture Wines\n44:57 Distinct Profiles of Wines from Different Regions (and what she’s drinking now)\n\nThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit belleandbottle.substack.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dCQ44MUUb3nOk2tT6jCg36ApGoGXyNzy_tJzOJnJdbY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMGY2/NDBjZDYyZGYyOTI1/ZDA5NWZkODE1MTYw/NTNmYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}