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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 112: Michael and Kara...

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/11/29

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with Michael and Kara Busselen of Woodhawk Vineyards in Alexander Valley. Tune in to hear their story of pivoting from careers in PR to following their dream of growing winegrapes and making wine. In this episode, the Busselen's share how they fell in love with winemaking and Sonoma County and how their passion for lifelong learning, hospitality, and storytelling is at the heart of everything

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"The GOod stuff" - Episode 112: Riggs and Emily Lokka

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/11/22

Tune in as Emily shares her journey from growing up on a farm in Oregon to discovering her passion for agriculture—ultimately leading to her role as an agriculture instructor and FFA advisor at Analy High School. You’ll also hear from Riggs, Vineyard Manager at Emeritus Vineyards and a recent honoree in Wine Business Monthly’s Sonoma County 2025 Wine Industry Leaders list, whose deep Sonoma County roots shape his work as Vineyard Manager at Emeritus

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"The Good stuff" - Episode 112: Riggs and Emily Lokka

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/11/22

Tune in as Emily shares her journey from growing up on a farm in Oregon to discovering her passion for agriculture—ultimately leading to her role as an agriculture instructor and FFA advisor at Analy High School. You’ll also hear from Riggs, Vineyard Manager at Emeritus Vineyards and a recent honoree in Wine Business Monthly’s Sonoma County 2025 Wine Industry Leaders list, whose deep Sonoma County roots shape his work as Vineyard Manager at Emeritus

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 111: Sarah Quider

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/11/15

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse welcome Healdsburg Bubble Bar owner Sarah Quider. Tune in to hear Sarah’s inspiring journey — from discovering her passion for winemaking and rising to Winemaker at Ferrari-Carano and SVP of Winemaking for Foley Family Wines, to finding community in Healdsburg and opening the doors to her very own Bubble Bar and wine club.

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 111: Sarah Quider

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/11/15

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse welcome Healdsburg Bubble Bar owner Sarah Quider. Tune in to hear Sarah’s inspiring journey — from discovering her passion for winemaking and rising to Winemaker at Ferrari-Carano and SVP of Winemaking for Foley Family Wines, to finding community in Healdsburg and opening the doors to her very own Bubble Bar and wine club.

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 110: Hafner Vineyard

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/11/08

In episode 109 of “The Good Stuff,” hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with brothers Parke and Scott Hafner of Hafner Vineyard. Learn how Scott and Parke's parents, Dick and Mary, felt drawn to life in Sonoma County, relocating from Berkley to pursue their dreams of farming. Dick and Mary would go on to purchase a prune orchard in the 1960’s which today is now a vineyard and winery led by Parke as Winemaker and Scott leading finance and

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 110: Hafner Vineyard

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/11/08

In episode 109 of “The Good Stuff,” hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with brothers Parke and Scott Hafner of Hafner Vineyard. Learn how Scott and Parke's parents, Dick and Mary, felt drawn to life in Sonoma County, relocating from Berkley to pursue their dreams of farming. Dick and Mary would go on to purchase a prune orchard in the 1960’s which today is now a vineyard and winery led by Parke as Winemaker and Scott leading finance and

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 109: Aaron Piotter

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/11/01

In episode 109 of “The Good Stuff,” hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with Aaron Piotter, Winemaker at Quivira Vineyards, whose deep Sonoma roots and lifelong connection to the land have shaped his thoughtful approach to winemaking Born and raised in Sonoma County, Aaron’s journey into winemaking is as unique as his wines — from developing an acute sense of smell and flavor through severe childhood allergies to channeling that awareness into

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 109: Aaron Piotter

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/11/01

In episode 109 of “The Good Stuff,” hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with Aaron Piotter, Winemaker at Quivira Vineyards, whose deep Sonoma roots and lifelong connection to the land have shaped his thoughtful approach to winemaking Born and raised in Sonoma County, Aaron’s journey into winemaking is as unique as his wines — from developing an acute sense of smell and flavor through severe childhood allergies to channeling that awareness into

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 108: Jenifer Freebairn of...

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/10/25

In episode 108 of "The Good Stuff" hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with Jenifer Freebairn, VP of Marketing and Sales at Lasseter Family Winery, whose non-traditional path into wine has become a story of passion, creativity, and purpose. From a foundation in music and storytelling to shaping the voices of iconic Sonoma County wineries, Jenifer has built a career around connection. She now helps share the vision of John and Nancy Lasseter,

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 108: Jenifer Freebairn of...

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/10/25

In episode 108 of "The Good Stuff" hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with Jenifer Freebairn, VP of Marketing and Sales at Lasseter Family Winery, whose non-traditional path into wine has become a story of passion, creativity, and purpose. From a foundation in music and storytelling to shaping the voices of iconic Sonoma County wineries, Jenifer has built a career around connection. She now helps share the vision of John and Nancy Lasseter,

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 107: Joe Pozzi of Pozzi Ranch

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/10/18

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Joe Pozzi, lifelong Sonoma County rancher, and owner of Pozzi Ranch. From growing up on his family’s multi-generational ranch to becoming a leader in regenerative agriculture and local wool production, Joe’s story reflects the deep agricultural roots, innovation, and stewardship that define Sonoma County. Tune in today to hear

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 107: Joe Pozzi of Pozzi Ranch

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/10/18

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Joe Pozzi, lifelong Sonoma County rancher, and owner of Pozzi Ranch. From growing up on his family’s multi-generational ranch to becoming a leader in regenerative agriculture and local wool production, Joe’s story reflects the deep agricultural roots, innovation, and stewardship that define Sonoma County. Tune in today to hear

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 106: Heidi Bridenhagen of...

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/10/11

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Heidi Bridenhagen, Director of Winemaking at MacRostie Winery. Tune in as Heidi discusses her journey from growing up in an agricultural community in Wisconsin to discovering her passion in Sonoma County’s wine industry. From her early days working in cellars, labs, and bottling lines, to shaping programs for Sonoma-Cutrer and

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 106: Heidi Bridenhagen of...

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/10/11

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Heidi Bridenhagen, Director of Winemaking at MacRostie Winery. Tune in as Heidi discusses her journey from growing up in an agricultural community in Wisconsin to discovering her passion in Sonoma County’s wine industry. From her early days working in cellars, labs, and bottling lines, to shaping programs for Sonoma-Cutrer and

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 105: Carolyn Bordes

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/10/04

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Carolyn Bordes, founder of Bordes Wines in Sonoma Tune in as Carolyn shares her journey from equestrian in New England to Sonoma County vintner, her passion for hospitality and food pairings, and the inspiration she finds working alongside her daughters in their family business.

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 105: Carolyn Bordes

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/10/04

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Carolyn Bordes, founder of Bordes Wines in Sonoma Tune in as Carolyn shares her journey from equestrian in New England to Sonoma County vintner, her passion for hospitality and food pairings, and the inspiration she finds working alongside her daughters in their family business.

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 104: Larson Family Wines

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/09/27

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Erica Larson, COO of Larson Family Winery, and Hayden Puryear, DTC Manager at Larson Family Wines. Tune in as Erica and Hayden discuss the unique history of her family's property in Sonoma, which includes a ghost town and former home to the Sonoma County Rodeo, and share their journey's into the wine industry and what the Larson

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 104: Larson Family Wines

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/09/27

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Erica Larson, COO of Larson Family Winery, and Hayden Puryear, DTC Manager at Larson Family Wines. Tune in as Erica and Hayden discuss the unique history of her family's property in Sonoma, which includes a ghost town and former home to the Sonoma County Rodeo, and share their journey's into the wine industry and what the Larson

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"The Good Stuff" - Episode 103: Hamel Family Wines

"The Good Stuff" ·

2025/09/20

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to John Hamel, Winemaker and Director of Winegrowing at Hamel Family Wines. Tune in as he shares his passion for organic and biodynamic farming, and how a deep connection to the land guides his approach to crafting wines with intention and vision.

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