Show Notes
In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Karen Francis Degolia, Owner of Limerick Lane Cellars.
Karen shares the early days of bringing Limerick Lane back to life in the 1990s, working alongside Tom Collins to revive long-dormant vineyards. She shares what it was like to walk through the property for the first time in decades, the emotional pull of returning to land rich with history, and the foundational work that went into rebuilding the estate.
Karen’s career path took her from wine country to Detroit, where she became one of the youngest female executives in the automotive industry. She discusses how her background in agriculture informed her leadership approach and the parallels she sees between managing a legacy wine estate and overseeing global brands like Oldsmobile and Ford.
The conversation comes full circle as Karen shares what makes Limerick Lane wines unique to her and the legacy she hopes to leave behind: one of bold choices, heartfelt returns, and deep respect for the land that started it all.
