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This book chronicles the personal journey of pioneering female winery owner Susan Sokol Blosser, from deciding on a whim to grow wine grapes in the early 1970s, to the trials and tribulations of starting her family-owned winery, Sokol Blosser, in the then little-known Willamette Valley, to the transfer of leadership from the first generation to the present. The themes of feminism, love, and loss are woven throughout the candidly rendered tale, which is interspersed with delicious recipes representing key moments in the author’s life.

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Susan has written a memoir that is both intimate and inspirational. In a compellingly candid read that's often funny and always enlightening, we get a glimpse into Susan's life. Her journey takes readers on a vicarious ride through the challenges and joys of building a winery, a family, and an industry, from the ground up. Peppered with personal recipes that make you want to head to the kitchen and cook, The Vineyard Years, is a delicious treat. Grab a glass and prepare to be swept away to the hills of Oregon's wine country. -Leslie Sbrocco, television host and author of Wine for Women The Vineyard Years is a wonderfully written and captivating memoir. Susan shares poignant stories of being a pioneer in the Oregon wine industry and of a woman leading the way for future generations. The surprise and delight are the flavorful recipes tied to memories on her journey, evoke the struggle of farming, love of the land, and, above all, devotion to family. -Carolyn Wente, CEO, Fourth Generation Winegrower, Wente Family Estates Susan is an incredible role model for women. She has tackled so many 'firsts, ' paving the way for women today to pursue their passions and achieve success in traditionally male-dominated industries. If you are seeking encouragement and inspiration to get out of your comfort zone, take risks, and persevere against all odds, this book is a must read. -Deborah Brenner, Founder & President, Women of the Vine & Spirits In her new memoir, The Vineyard Years, Susan chronicles the important struggle of balancing a powerful career with family, and moving through it with grace and intention. Journeying through a life well lived, the book, is woven with personal and thoughtful recipes. Bravo, Susan, for creating a work-life balance and being a steady example to women everywhere, both in the industry and beyond. -Naomi Pomeroy, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Beast restaurant and author of Taste and Technique The founder of Sokol Blosser Winery, one of Willamette's first wineries, Susan Sokol Blosser was instrumental in helping her region attain world-class status for its Pinot Noir. This memoir proves that her writing and intelligence is on par with her winemaking prowess. --Foreword Reviews Readers will be intrigued by Susan Sokol Blosser's new comprehensive memoir about starting and running one of the first vineyards and wineries in the Willamette Valley. . . Sokol Blosser writes in a clear, highly readable manner as she deals with subjects ranging from financial struggles to organic farming, to Oregon's land-use laws, all from her unique perspective. . . . It's a deeply personal memoir, too. . . .The chapters about watching the second generation blossom are among the most interesting in the book. --Oregon Wine Press An expressive, balanced memoir about what it was like for a young woman from the Midwest to help start a state wine industry that's grown from pointing out Oregon on a map to recording a half-billion dollars in sales in 2016. She also writes frankly about the challenges of passing Sokol Blosser to her three children. --The Oregonian (2017 Gift Guide)

"""Pioneering entrepreneur, visionary civic leader, occasional rabble-rouser: Susan Sokol Blosser is all this and more. She is a true Oregon icon with a voice that never fails to entertain, educate and inspire."" --Kerry Tymchuk, Director, Oregon Historical Society “Susan is an incredible role model for women. She has tackled so many ‘firsts,’ paving the way for women today to pursue their passions and achieve success in traditionally male-dominated industries. If you are seeking encouragement and inspiration to get out of your comfort zone, take risks, and persevere against all odds, this book is a must read.” -Deborah Brenner, Founder & President, Women of the Vine & Spirits “The Vineyard Years is a wonderfully written and captivating memoir. Susan shares poignant stories of being a pioneer in the Oregon wine industry and of a woman leading the way for future generations. The surprise and delight are the flavorful recipes tied to memories on her journey, evoke the struggle of farming, love of the land, and, above all, devotion to family.” -Carolyn Wente, CEO, Fourth Generation Winegrower, Wente Family Estates “In her new memoir, The Vineyard Years, Susan chronicles the important struggle of balancing a powerful career with family, and moving through it with grace and intention. Journeying through a life well lived, the book, is woven with personal and thoughtful recipes. Bravo, Susan, for creating a work-life balance and being a steady example to women everywhere, both in the industry and beyond.” -Naomi Pomeroy, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Beast restaurant and author of Taste and Technique “Susan has written a memoir that is both intimate and inspirational. In a compellingly candid read that’s often funny and always enlightening, we get a glimpse into Susan’s life. Her journey takes readers on a vicarious ride through the challenges and joys of building a winery, a family, and an industry, from the ground up. Peppered with personal recipes that make you want to head to the kitchen and cook, The Vineyard Years, is a delicious treat. Grab a glass and prepare to be swept away to the hills of Oregon’s wine country.” -Leslie Sbrocco, television host and author of Wine for Women ""Readers will be intrigued by Susan Sokol Blosser’s new comprehensive memoir about starting and running one of the first vineyards and wineries in the Willamette Valley. . . Sokol Blosser writes in a clear, highly readable manner as she deals with subjects ranging from financial struggles to organic farming, to Oregon’s land-use laws, all from her unique perspective. . . . It’s a deeply personal memoir, too. . . .The chapters about watching the second generation blossom are among the most interesting in the book."" --Oregon Wine Press ""The founder of Sokol Blosser Winery, one of Willamette’s first wineries, Susan Sokol Blosser was instrumental in helping her region attain world-class status for its Pinot Noir. This memoir proves that her writing and intelligence is on par with her winemaking prowess."" --Foreword Reviews ""An expressive, balanced memoir about what it was like for a young woman from the Midwest to help start a state wine industry that’s grown from pointing out Oregon on a map to recording a half-billion dollars in sales in 2016. She also writes frankly about the challenges of passing Sokol Blosser to her three children."" --The Oregonian (2017 Gift Guide)"

Susan maps the important struggle of balancing a powerful career with family, and moving through it with grace and intention. . . Bravo, Susan, for creating a work-life balance and being a steady example to women everywhere. --Naomi Pomeroy, James Beard Award-winning Chef and Owner of Beast Restaurant in Portland, Oregon and author of Taste and Technique Susan shares poignant stories of being a woman leading the way for future generations. . . Oregon wine history, the struggle of farming, her love of land, grapes, wine, family and her legacy. --Carolyn Wente, CEO of Wente Family Estates A vicarious ride through the challenges and joys of building a winery, a family, and an industry, from the ground up. Peppered with personal recipes that make you want to head to the kitchen and cook. . . Grab a glass and prepare to be swept away to the hills of Oregon's wine country. --Leslie Sbrocco, television host and author of Wine for Women The Vineyard Years is a wonderfully written and captivating memoir. Susan shares poignant stories of being a pioneer in the Oregon wine industry and of a woman leading the way for future generations. The surprise and delight are the flavorful recipes tied to memories on her journey, evoke the struggle of farming, love of the land, and, above all, devotion to family. -Carolyn Wente, CEO, Fourth Generation Winegrower, Wente Family Estates Susan is an incredible role model for women. She has tackled so many 'firsts, ' paving the way for women today to pursue their passions and achieve success in traditionally male-dominated industries. If you are seeking encouragement and inspiration to get out of your comfort zone, take risks, and persevere against all odds, this book is a must read. -Deborah Brenner, Founder & President, Women of the Vine & Spirits In her new memoir, The Vineyard Years, Susan chronicles the important struggle of balancing a powerful career with family, and moving through it with grace and intention. Journeying through a life well lived, the book, is woven with personal and thoughtful recipes. Bravo, Susan, for creating a work-life balance and being a steady example to women everywhere, both in the industry and beyond. -Naomi Pomeroy, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Beast restaurant and author of Taste and Technique Susan has written a memoir that is both intimate and inspirational. In a compellingly candid read that's often funny and always enlightening, we get a glimpse into Susan's life. Her journey takes readers on a vicarious ride through the challenges and joys of building a winery, a family, and an industry, from the ground up. Peppered with personal recipes that make you want to head to the kitchen and cook, The Vineyard Years, is a delicious treat. Grab a glass and prepare to be swept away to the hills of Oregon's wine country. -Leslie Sbrocco, television host and author of Wine for Women

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Susan Sokol Blosser, wine industry pioneer, community leader, environmental advocate, and author, is a contemporary Oregon icon. When women were rarely decision makers in business or agriculture, Susan distinguished herself in both. Over three decades, she managed every aspect of Sokol Blosser's vineyard and winery operation. As president, she saw Sokol Blosser grow to become one of the largest and most innovative Oregon wineries, with national and international distribution. www.susansokolblosser.com

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