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"The Good Stuff"

Virginie Boone & Karissa Kruse

"The Good Stuff” with Sonoma County Winegrowers is Sonoma County’s newest podcast for all things wine, vineyards and farming. Hosted by Virginie Boone and Co-Host Karissa Kruse. Episodes will dive deep into the stories and personalities that make Sonoma County both rich in history and innovative, inviting Sonoma County’s top winemakers, grape growers, chefs, sommeliers and more to dive into topics both serious and fun.

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 53: Enkidu Wines

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2024/09/21

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Phillip Staehle, founder and winemaker at Enkidu Wines. Phillip grew up in Lake County with older brothers and sisters who exposed him to wine. With an early appreciation (and collection!), Phillip decided to major in Political Science, as one does. He worked in restaurants during college, gaining an education in the "School of OTJ." (On The Job) He

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 52: Professor Emeritus...

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2024/09/14

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Professor Emeritus George Day at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Chair of the Ag Sustainability Center. Professor Day was one of Karissa's professors when she attended Wharton for her MBA, and the two have a mutual admiration. After her rigorous studies at Wharton, Karissa eventually found her way to Sonoma County and became

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 52: Professor Emeritus...

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2024/09/14

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Professor Emeritus George Day at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Chair of the Ag Sustainability Center. Professor Day was one of Karissa's professors when she attended Wharton for her MBA, and the two have a mutual admiration. After her rigorous studies at Wharton, Karissa eventually found her way to Sonoma County and became the Executive

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 51: Cornerstone Certified...

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2024/09/07

In this episode of "The Good Stuff," presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Jim Pratt, Owner of Cornerstone Certified Vineyard, Jose Cervantes, Operations Supervisor at Cornerstone, and Susan Ramirez from Cornerstone. Jim started his career in Sonoma County after getting a degree in botany. He worked with Richard Kunde at Sonoma Grape Vines, which was a very influential time in Jim's life. Jim met Jose while in Oregon and in

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 51: Cornerstone Certified...

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2024/09/07

In this episode of "The Good Stuff," presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Jim Pratt, Owner ofCornerstone Certified Vineyard, Jose Cervantes, Operations Supervisor at Cornerstone, and Susan Ramirez from Cornerstone. Jim started his career in Sonoma County after getting a degree in botany. He worked with Richard Kunde at Sonoma Grape Vines, which was a very influential time in Jim's life. Jim met Jose while in Oregon and in 1999, Joes began

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 50: Winemaker Erich Bradley

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2024/08/31

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Winemaker Erich Bradley. He shares his background, with a foundation in academics. Erich studied math and philosophy, and after some time in chilly Chicago, realized he needed to head back West. His parents bought a home and vineyard in Kenwood, and that is where he learned about winemaking. The timing was right to get lots of winemaking experience

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 50: Winemaker Erich Bradley

"The Good Stuff" ·

2024/08/31

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Winemaker Erich Bradley. He shares his background, with a foundation in academics. Erich studied math and philosophy, and after some time in chilly Chicago, realized he needed to head back West. His parents bought a home and vineyard in Kenwood, and that is where he learned about winemaking. The timing was right to get lots of winemaking experience with some of the biggest

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 49: Amista Vineyards

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2024/08/24

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Vicky Farrow, proprietor of Amista Vineyards, and Ashley Herzberg, Winemaker at Amista Vineyards. Vicky and her husband Mike followed their dream of owning a vineyard and making wine in Sonoma County. While their vineyards are of course the main ingredient to making their wide selection of wines, friendship is also a key component - it's even in their

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 49: Amista Vineyards

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2024/08/24

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Vicky Farrow, proprietor ofAmista Vineyards,and Ashley Herzberg, Winemaker at Amista Vineyards. Vicky and her husband Mike followed their dream of owning a vineyard and making wine in Sonoma County. While their vineyards are of course the main ingredient to making their wide selection of wines, friendship is also a key component - it's even in their name! The name "Amista"

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 48: Valley Ford Cheese and...

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2024/08/17

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Karen Bianchi-Moreda, owner of Valley Ford Cheese and Creamery. Karen talks about her family history and legacy of cattle and dairy ranching in Sonoma County, stretching back nearly 100 years. She works with her son Joe to collaborate on their business, each finding their strengths in different aspects of the company. You can visit their café/cheese

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 48: Valley Ford Cheese and...

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2024/08/17

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Karen Bianchi-Moreda, owner ofValley Ford Cheese and Creamery. Karen talks about her family history and legacy of cattle and dairy ranching in Sonoma County, stretching back nearly 100 years. She works with her son Joe to collaborate on their business, each finding their strengths in different aspects of the company. You can visit their café/cheese shop in the

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 47: Dutcher Crossing Winery

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2024/08/10

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Debra Mathy, Proprietor ofDutcher Crossing Wineryin Dry Creek Valley. Debra shares her journey to becoming the proprietor of Dutcher Crossing, buying it in 2007. Many visits to wine country with her father helped her understand more about the industry and make valuable networking connections. She loves cycling, and that is why there is a vintage penny farthing bicycle in

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 47: Dutcher Crossing Winery

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2024/08/10

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Debra Mathy, Proprietor of Dutcher Crossing Winery in Dry Creek Valley. Debra shares her journey to becoming the proprietor of Dutcher Crossing, buying it in 2007. Many visits to wine country with her father helped her understand more about the industry and make valuable networking connections. She loves cycling, and that is why there is a vintage

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 46: Dutton-Goldfield...

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2024/08/03

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse and GM Ed Thralls of Dutton-Goldfield Winery. Under the direction of owner/winemaker Dan Goldfield, Melissa is extensively involved in all aspects of Dutton-Goldfield's winemaking, as well as overseeing the management of their custom crush clients. She shares her journey to becoming a winemaker, which includes some

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 46: Dutton-Goldfield...

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2024/08/03

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse and GM Ed Thralls ofDutton-Goldfield Winery. Under the direction of owner/winemaker Dan Goldfield, Melissa is extensively involved in all aspects of Dutton-Goldfield's winemaking, as well as overseeing the management of their custom crush clients. She shares her journey to becoming a winemaker, which includes some fascinating detours, like

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 45: Zialena Winery

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2024/07/27

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Mark Mazzoni, Founder/Co-Owner, Winemaker, and Vineyard Manager of Zialena Winery. Mark's family has deep roots in Sonoma County: Giuseppe Mazzoni planted vineyards here in 1905. A traveling salesman asked to put up a billboard on the side of the family's barn, and you can still see the ad for "Dr. Pierce" on the side of the building. Mark learned

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 45: Zialena Winery

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2024/07/27

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Mark Mazzoni, Founder/Co-Owner, Winemaker, and Vineyard Manager ofZialena Winery. Mark's family has deep roots in Sonoma County: Giuseppe Mazzoni planted vineyards here in 1905. A traveling salesman asked to put up a billboard on the side of the family's barn, and you can still see the ad for "Dr. Pierce" on the side of the building. Mark learned about farming and taking

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 44: Jennifer Beretta, 4th...

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2024/07/20

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Jennifer Beretta, 4th generation dairy farmer. Jennifer is passionate about agriculture and maintaining the industry for generations to come. She is a board member of the California Cattle Council, and current member of the American Farm Bureau Leadership Class (PALS - Partners in Advocacy Leadership.) Her experience during the PALS program has given her insight into the

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 44: Jennifer Beretta, 4th...

"The Good Stuff" ·

2024/07/20

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Jennifer Beretta, 4th generation dairy farmer. Jennifer is passionate about agriculture and maintaining the industry for generations to come. She is a board member of the California Cattle Council, and current member of the American Farm Bureau Leadership Class (PALS - Partners in Advocacy Leadership.) Her experience during the PALS program has given

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 43: Drink The Good Stuff,...

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2024/07/13

On this special episode of "The Good Stuff" with host Virginie Boone and co-host Karissa Kruse, we are excited to re-run our very first episode! Virginie and Karissa delve into why it's important to always drink "The Good Stuff" in life and discuss Sonoma County Winegrowers' recent partnership with the San Francisco Giants at their Cloud Club suite. Guests John and Diane Bucher share their Cloud Club experience, and Master Sommelier for the Giants, Evan Goldstein, offers his perspective on wine and

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