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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 14: Ray Isle, "The World...

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2023/12/16

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with executive wine editor at Food and Wine, Ray Isle. Ray is one of the wine world’s foremost writers and speakers. He has been writing about wine, spirits, and cocktails for 20 years, regularly appears on national television and in other media, and speaks at wine and food events around the globe. He shares details about his new book, The World in a

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 13: Scott Beattie, Barndiva

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2023/12/09

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Scott Beattie, author of Artisinal Cocktails. Scott shares the details of how he got interested in using fresh ingredients in cocktails and using chef techniques to create truly delicious drinks. We learn about his background working at Cyrus, and where he is currently creating delicious beverages at Barn Diva. You can learn to create cocktails with

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 13: Scott Beattie, Barndiva

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2023/12/09

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Scott Beattie, author ofArtisinal Cocktails. Scott shares the details of how he got interested in using fresh ingredients in cocktails and using chef techniques to create truly delicious drinks. We learn about his background working at Cyrus, and where he is currently creating delicious beverages at Barn Diva. You can learn to create cocktails with fresh ingredients by

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 12: Aniysa Fritz of Lynmar...

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2023/12/02

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Aniysa Fritz, Proprietor and Experience Manager atLynmar Estates. She shares her experience refocusing the customer experience at Lynmar Estates by remodeling the tasting room, expanding the gardens, creating a private events program, and exploring food and wine pairings with Executive Chef David Frakes. Aniysa talks about her experience as an educator and how that

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 12: Aniysa Fritz of Lynmar...

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2023/12/02

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Aniysa Fritz, Proprietor and Experience Manager at Lynmar Estates. She shares her experience refocusing the customer experience at Lynmar Estates by remodeling the tasting room, expanding the gardens, creating a private events program, and exploring food and wine pairings with Executive Chef David Frakes. Aniysa talks about her experience as an

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 11: 2023 Harvest, Taylor...

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2023/11/25

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Taylor Serres, Company Director and Winemaker atSerres Ranch. Taylor’s family goes back generations in Sonoma Valley, on land operated by the Serres family since 1924 where it originally operated as a dairy and row crop farm. Her parents began planting grapes on the property in the early 1980s, and Taylor took interest in that side of the family business after

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 11: 2023 Harvest, Taylor...

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2023/11/25

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Taylor Serres, Company Director and Winemaker at Serres Ranch. Taylor’s family goes back generations in Sonoma Valley, on land operated by the Serres family since 1924 where it originally operated as a dairy and row crop farm. Her parents began planting grapes on the property in the early 1980s, and Taylor took interest in that side of the family

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 10: Tucker Taylor, Truffle...

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2023/11/18

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Tucker Taylor, Director of Culinary Gardens for Kendall-Jackson at Jackson Family Wines. Tucker was always interested in growing things and ended up transforming the gardens at the French Laundry in Yountville. He then was hired on in 2013 to take over the gardens at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens in Santa Rosa. Tucker grows unique items

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 10: Tucker Taylor, Truffle...

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2023/11/18

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk withTucker Taylor, Director of Culinary Gardens for Kendall-Jackson at Jackson Family Wines. Tucker was always interested in growing things and ended up transforming the gardens at the French Laundry in Yountville. He then was hired on in 2013 to take over the gardens at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens in Santa Rosa. Tucker grows unique items for the KJ culinary team

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 9: Amy G

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2023/11/13

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Amy Gutierrez, award-winning broadcaster and author, about wine, baseball, and enjoying the Good Stuff! Amy G recently helped Sonoma County Winegrowers tell the stories of Sonoma County grape growers to Giants fans and Karissa shares some exciting news about the future of this relationship. Amy G talks about how many feel intimidated about baseball and

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 9: Amy G

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2023/11/13

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk withAmy Gutierrez, award-winning broadcaster and author, about wine, baseball, and enjoying the Good Stuff! Amy G recently helped Sonoma County Winegrowers tell the stories of Sonoma County grape growers to Giants fans and Karissa shares some exciting news about the future of this relationship. Amy G talks about how many feel intimidated about baseball and think if they

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 8: Samantha Cole-Johnson,...

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2023/11/04

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Samantha Cole-Johnson, Senior Editor US forJancis Robinson. Sam shares her path to becoming a wine writer. She has a insatiable curiosity and loves to learn everything there is to know about the wine industry. She spent multiple seasons taking part in harvest, and finds that there is so much more insight when you start from the beginning of a grow and stay all the way

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 8: Samantha Cole-Johnson,...

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2023/11/04

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Samantha Cole-Johnson, Senior Editor US for Jancis Robinson. Sam shares her path to becoming a wine writer. She has a insatiable curiosity and loves to learn everything there is to know about the wine industry. She spent multiple seasons taking part in harvest, and finds that there is so much more insight when you start from the beginning of a grow and

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 7: Sommelier Education And...

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2023/10/30

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Jenny Hemmer, Executive Director ofGuild Sommand Sommelier and Wine EducatorRachel Thrallswith Sonoma County Winegrowers. How do somms learn about wines and wine regions? This show dives into the education and outreach, facilitated by organizations like Sonoma County Winegrowers and Guild Somm, that helps sommeliers become familiar with our region. There are special

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 7: Sommelier Education And...

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2023/10/30

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Jenny Hemmer, Executive Director of Guild Somm and Sommelier and Wine Educator Rachel Thralls with Sonoma County Winegrowers. How do somms learn about wines and wine regions? This show dives into the education and outreach, facilitated by organizations like Sonoma County Winegrowers and Guild Somm, that helps sommeliers become familiar with our region

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 6: Bricoleur Vineyards...

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2023/10/24

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Mark Hanson, co-founder and CEO of Bricoleur Vineyards, and his Executive Chef, Thomas Bellec. Mark Hanson decided to become a family farmer and winegrower after a successful career as an entrepreneurial software and private equity executive in the Bay Area. With Bricoleur, Mark knew he wanted to focus on the experience of wine and food together, and

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 6: Bricoleur Vineyards...

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2023/10/24

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Mark Hanson, co-founder and CEO ofBricoleur Vineyards, and his Executive Chef, Thomas Bellec. Mark Hanson decided to become a family farmer and winegrower after a successful career as an entrepreneurial software and private equity executive in the Bay Area. With Bricoleur, Mark knew he wanted to focus on the experience of wine and food together, and so he brought in Chef

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 5: Honore Comfort, Wine...

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2023/10/14

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Honore Comfort, Head of International Marketing for the Wine Institute. Karissa and Virginie talk with Honore about how they met and bonded over their roles in the wine industry, especially in terms of making a commitment to sustainability and how to achieve those goals. Honore served as executive director of Sonoma County Vintners previously, and also grows and makes her

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 5: Honore Comfort, Wine...

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2023/10/14

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Honore Comfort, Head of International Marketing for the Wine Institute. Karissa and Virginie talk with Honore about how they met and bonded over their roles in the wine industry, especially in terms of making a commitment to sustainability and how to achieve those goals. Honore served as executive director of Sonoma County Vintners previously, and also

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 4: St. Francis, #MerlotMe

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2023/10/07

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by theSonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with guests fromSt. Francis Winery and Vineyards. Chris Louton is one of the winemakers, and Jake Terrell is the Director of Vineyards at St. Francis. Chris talks about the movement to highlight Merlot along with a fun event in October meant to increase enjoyment of the varietal: #MerlotMe! Jake talks about the massive undertaking of replanting the vineyards and what it takes to

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