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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 93- Andrea Robinson

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2025/07/05

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier, Chef, Television Personality, and Author. Andrea shares her remarkable journey to becoming one of only 28 women in the world to hold the Master Sommelier title. She was the first woman ever named Best Sommelier in the U.S., currently curates wine for Delta Air Lines, and has earned three James

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 92: Amphora Winery

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2025/06/21

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Rick Hutchinson Owner, President, and Winemaker of Amphora Winery and his wife and partner, Bridget. A Sonoma County native, Rick’s winemaking journey began humbly at age 20 on the bottling line at Sebastiani Winery. A single step into the cellar—and the nostalgic scent of fermentation—transported him back to his childhood

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 92: Amphora Winery

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/06/21

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Rick Hutchinson Owner, President, and Winemaker of Amphora Winery and his wife and partner, Bridget A Sonoma County native, Rick’s winemaking journey began humbly at age 20 on the bottling line at Sebastiani Winery. A single step into the cellar—and the nostalgic scent of fermentation—transported him back to his childhood memories

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 91: Fat Dragon Wine

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2025/06/14

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Dani Price, Proprietor of Fat Dragon Wines. Dani’s journey in wine spans more than 14 years building and managing two of the most dynamic corporate wine programs in the world—including her time as Executive Director of Wine for Wynn Resorts, where she led a $42 million-a-year program across four global properties. Prior to that,

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 91: Fat Dragon Wine

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/06/14

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Dani Price, Proprietor of Fat Dragon Wines. Dani’s journey in wine spans more than 14 years building and managing two of the most dynamic corporate wine programs in the world—including her time as Executive Director of Wine for Wynn Resorts, where she led a $42 million-a-year program across four global properties. Prior to that,

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 90: Sonoma County Farm Bureau

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2025/06/07

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Dayna Ghiradelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. A proud Petaluma native, Dayna takes us through her inspiring path in agriculture—from growing up on a dairy farm and participating in 4-H and FFA, to now leading one of Sonoma County’s most influential ag organizations. Her journey reflects a deep connection

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 90: Sonoma County Farm Bureau

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/06/07

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Dayna Ghiradelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. A proud Petaluma native, Dayna takes us through her inspiring path in agriculture—from growing up on a dairy farm and participating in 4-H and FFA, to now leading one of Sonoma County’s most influential ag organizations. Her journey reflects a deep connection to

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 89: Balletto Vineyards

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2025/05/31

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to John Balletto, President & Founder of Balletto Vineyards. John shares the remarkable story of growing up in West Sebastopol, working on his family’s five-acre vegetable farm from a young age. After his father’s untimely passing in 1977, John turned down college athletic scholarships to stay home and help his mother, Hazel, keep

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 89: Balletto Vineyards

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/05/31

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to John Balletto, President & Founder of Balletto Vineyards. John shares the remarkable story of growing up in West Sebastopol, working on his family’s five-acre vegetable farm from a young age. After his father’s untimely passing in 1977, John turned down college athletic scholarships to stay home and help his mother, Hazel, keep

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 88: Senses Wines

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2025/05/24

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Christopher Strieter, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Senses Wines. Christopher grew up in Occidental alongside childhood friends—and fellow Senses Co-Founders—Max Thieriot and Myles Lawrence-Briggs. Their families all moved to the area in the 1980s to raise their children in the countryside, instilling in each of them a deep

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 87: Senses Wines

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2025/05/24

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Christopher Strieter, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Senses Wines. Christopher focuses on strategic planning and business development for Senses Wines. He oversees day-to-day operations, including global distribution, wholesale and direct sales, while also leading and managing the team. As a founder of Senses, Christopher has fulfilled

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 87: Ca’Bianca Ristorante...

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2025/05/17

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Nico Diana, Co-Owner of Ca'Bianca Ristorante Italiano. Nico Diana, co-owner of Ca'Bianca, was born in San Francisco and lived there until his family moved to Sonoma County to open Ca'Bianca in 1996. He attended elementary and high school in Sonoma County, graduating from Cardinal Newman. Nico later earned degrees in finance and

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 87: Ca’Bianca Ristorante...

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/05/17

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Nico Diana, Co-Owner of Ca'Bianca Ristorante Italiano. Nico Diana, co-owner of Ca'Bianca, was born in San Francisco and lived there until his family moved to Sonoma County to open Ca'Bianca in 1996. He attended elementary and high school in Sonoma County, graduating from Cardinal Newman. Nico later earned degrees in finance and

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 86: Flambeaux Wine

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2025/05/10

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Art Murray, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Flambeaux Wine. Art Murray: Art Murray is the Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Flambeaux Wine, a family-owned winery based in Healdsburg, California. Originally from New Orleans, Art's professional journey began in environmental law after graduating from the University of New Orleans and Tulane

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 86: Flambeaux Wine

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/05/10

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Art Murray, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Flambeaux Wine. Art Murray: Art Murray is the Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Flambeaux Wine, a family-owned winery based in Healdsburg, California. Originally from New Orleans, Art's professional journey began in environmental law after graduating from the University of New Orleans and Tulane

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 85: Blue Farm Wines

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2025/05/03

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Anne Moller-Racke, Winegrower & Proprietor, and Hannah Gropman, Estate Director of Blue Farm Wines. Anne Moller-Racke, a native of Oberwesel, Germany, moved to California in 1981 and began her viticultural career at Buena Vista Carneros Winery in 1983 as vineyard manager. By 1997, she had risen to Vice President of Vineyard

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 85: Blue Farm Wines

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/05/03

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Anne Moller-Racke, Winegrower & Proprietor, and Hannah Gropman, Estate Director of Blue Farm Wines. Anne Moller-Racke, a native of Oberwesel, Germany, moved to California in 1981 and began her viticultural career at Buena Vista Carneros Winery in 1983 as vineyard manager. By 1997, she had risen to Vice President of Vineyard

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 84: Chenoweth Wines

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2025/04/26

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Amy Chenowith, Winemaker & Owner of Chenoweth Wines & Charlie Chenowith, Equipment Manager in Vineyard Management Business, leading role in providing grapes for Chenoweth Wines. Amy Chenoweth wasn’t destined to make some of Sonoma County’s most sought-after Pinot Noirs. The small-town West County girl, born and raised along

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 84: Chenoweth Wines

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/04/26

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Amy Chenowith, Winemaker & Owner of Chenoweth Wines & Charlie Chenowith, Equipment Manager in Vineyard Management Business, leading role in providing grapes for Chenoweth Wines. Amy Chenoweth wasn’t destined to make some of Sonoma County’s most sought-after Pinot Noirs. The small-town West County girl, born and raised along

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 83: Three Sticks Wines

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/04/19

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Prema Kerollis, Co-founder & General Manager of Three Sticks Winery. Prema Kerollis began working with Three Sticks Wines founder Bill Price III in 2000 at Texas Pacific Group. Working closely with Price, who co-founded the successful private equity firm, she quickly became an essential part of his team and began helping Price

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