Breaking Barriers: A Filipino Woman in Winemaking

SummaryIn this episode of Meet Me in Napa, host Jeremy Jackson interviews Justine Ocelia, a Filipino winemaker who shares her unique journey from pursuing a medical career to discovering her passion for winemaking. Justine discusses the cultural expectations she faced from her immigrant parents, the resilience she developed throughout her career, and the importance of community support in launching her own wine label. She also highlights the significance of her wine blend, Pamelia, which symbolizes her family's involvement in her winemaking process. In this engaging conversation, the speaker shares their journey into winemaking, highlighting the influence of family, cultural pride, and the challenges faced as a small producer. They discuss their recent feature in Forbes, the importance of building connections within the culinary world, and their aspirations for expanding their brand both domestically and internationally. The conversation also touches on the representation of American wines abroad and the speaker's vision for the future of their wine label.Support the showFollow on all social media platforms @meetmeinnapapodcast