Oregon Wine Leader.

Creator of “The Four-Ounce Pour”
Event Curator. Author.

Driven and determined, Anna Maria Ponzi’s dreams went beyond standing in the shadows of her wine-pioneering parents. Her bright spirit, observant eye for detail, innate perseverance and ambition to elevate and enhance her family brand set a new standard for Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

Now, Anna Maria’s keynote, The Four-Ounce Pour, presents a framework for creating a long, meaningful, and impactful life through intentional interactions, using her wisdom drawn from wine.

Curate a custom wine country experience that includes her 90-minute signature Oregon Wine Master Class and offer your guests an insider’s view of the region’s industry.

Passionate and actively involved in giving back through service-driven leadership, Anna Maria is one of the founders of Anthony’s Circle, a non-profit that provides critical support to foster youth to ensure high school graduation.

The Four-Ounce Pour

Anna Maria Ponzi at the 2023 Women in Wine Conference

  • Anna Maria sitting in chair with wine glass in hand

    Fluent in the art of storytelling, Anna Maria energizes audiences and inspires action with wisdom and anecdotes about growing up in a wine family and leading an acclaimed wine brand.

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  • Headshot of Anna Maria leaning on counter

    Anna Maria is known for her flawlessly executed events and personable hosting style. From casually elegant dinners to engaging seminars, work with her to create a one-of-a-kind wine country experience.

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  • Snapshot of Pinot Girl book

    In her debut memoir, Pinot Girl, Anna Maria recounts, with her signature wit and keen perception, growing up alongside a budding industry and the hard work, ingenuity and collaboration that led to its success.

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Accolades

  • "To say Maria 'grew up' in the Oregon wine industry is such an understatement. Rather, she 'grew' the Oregon wine industry as a key second-generation leader among Oregon’s wine-pioneer families, as an authentic and articulate champion for Oregon wine and all its stakeholders, and as a relentless connector with an essential perspective to help each of us be better and achieve more together. I’m proud to have worked with Maria and have learned so much from her.

    Jesse Lyon, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

  • "She’s had 'skin in the game' and looks at the industry from an experienced, pragmatic perspective. Maria's expertise would be invaluable to anyone entering the Oregon Wine Industry."

    Andy Steinman, Financial Advisor Pacific NW, Global Wine Partners & Partner of Walter Scott Wines

  • "Her knowledge of the wine industry in all of its complexity is at the top strata and yet she brings it authentically and with an invitation for the audience to bring their full energy to the space. She is a cheerleader for the industry, for women and for people empowerment."

    Sarah Graves, Chief Relationship Officer + Generative Wholeness Practitioner at inviteCHANGE

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