Phyllis Zouzounis In The Press

“In celebration of Women’s History Month, we sat down with pioneering women winemakers who launched their careers in the cellar of Dry Creek Vineyard. Phyllis Zouzounis entered the wine industry as a second career in 1980, when she came to work at Dry Creek Vineyard in the tasting room and the cellar.”
YouTube Video

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“The whole family is involved with wine production – from tractor driving to winemaking to marketing. With the help of award-winning winemaker Phyllis Zouzounis, each wine is crafted with the utmost care.”
About – Trericci Wines

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“Deux Amis {duh zah me}, French for ‘two friends,’ was a partnership between two close companions, Phyllis Zouzounis and Jim Penpraze.”
Deux Amis Zouzounis Wines

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“Phyllis Zouzounis. Changed careers, starting in the wine industry in 1980 with advice from MaryAnn Graf. Started at Dry Creek Vineyard in the tasting room with a part-time cellar position.”
California’s Trailblazing Women Winemakers (1965-1984)

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“The other biggest influence is the very experienced consulting winemaker Phyllis Zouzounis, who works with Katarina on the many aspects of creating great wines.”
Nordstjernan Travel Article

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“My first job outside of my parents’ grocery store was to help with bottling at Dry Creek Vineyards. The winemakers: Larry Levin and Phyllis Zouzounis, along with the owner David Stare, created a fun atmosphere.”
Darrin Low, Winemaker at Domaine Anderson

“Phyllis Zouzounis is a pioneering woman winemaker, having begun her move into the field in 1980 by working in the tasting room at Dry Creek Vineyard.”
Santa Clara University – Women Winemakers (1)

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“In 2002, they launched their own brand, West Wines, located in Healdsburg. They initially hired Julia Iantosca as their winemaker, and she was followed by Phyllis Zouzounis in 2008.”
Santa Clara University – Women Winemakers (2)

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“If you are familiar with Sonoma County wine, you’ll know the names of the three women she features as pioneers, Carol Shelton, Julia Iantosca, and Phyllis Zouzounis.”
A Toast to Ashley Herzberg – Amista Vineyards

“Jim Ricci and Phyllis Zouzounis circa 2010: It takes two to Tango, and these two are professional wine-dancers in my book. Jim has been growing grapes for decades, and Phyllis has been making wine for even longer.”
Eifrig Cellars – Content Page

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“Sonoma County winemaker Phyllis Zouzounis tells a different story. She gets many calls for her Deux Amis Zinfandel, an acclaimed wine of which she makes 1,600 cases a year.”
LA Times Archive – 1995 Article

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“Lynch is one of a rare breed–less than 10% of winemakers in California are women. And, she’s quick to acknowledge that she’s relied heavily on the many female winemakers and industry leaders who’ve taken time to serve as her mentors throughout her career; a group that includes Zelma Long, Shirley Molinari, Helen Turley, and Phyllis Zouzounis.”
Mutt Lynch Winery – Winemaker Best Friend

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“Edwards is one of eight chosen as ”Power Women Winemakers of Sonoma County’ by the National Women’s History Project, a clearinghouse for materials and resources related to women’s history. Aside from Edwards, the others are: Helen Turley, Zelma Long, Margaret Davenport, Mary Ann Graf, Julia Iantosca, Carol Shelton, and Phyllis Zouzounis.”
County Women Elite Winemakers

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“Phyllis Zouzounis is a pioneer woman winemaker, having begun her winemaking career at Dry Creek Vineyards in 1980.”
West Wines – Sonoma County

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“Phyllis Zouzounis is a pioneering female winemaker in Sonoma County. In 1980, Phyllis began her winemaking career at Dry Creek Vineyard in Healdsburg.”
Aiding Legend Phyllis Zouzounis

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“Phyllis Zouzounis, owner/winemaker at Deux Amis Wines and winemaker at many other wineries in Sonoma County, attests to the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field.”
Wine Business Article on Phyllis Zouzounis

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“I started out wanting to become a nurse, but I soon discovered it wasn’t the vocation for me, and I moved to Sonoma County.”
Wine Road Blog – Phyllis Zouzounis

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“Like Carol Shelton, Phyllis Zouzounis spent years working behind the scenes before she started her own winery, Deux Amis, with another friend from work. When her friend decided it was time to retire, Phyllis transitioned into her eponymous brand, Zouzounis Wines.”
A Toast to Women Winemakers – Wine Road