"The Good Stuff"

This week, hosts Karissa and Virginie sit down with Joy Sterling, Partner and CEO of Iron Horse Vineyards.  Tune in as Joy shares the remarkable story of Iron Horse Vineyards, from her family's journey to Sonoma County in the 1970s to building one of the region's most iconic estate wineries. As Iron Horse celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Joy reflects on a legacy rooted in vision, continu...

This week, hosts Karissa and Virginie sit down with Bret and Kristen Munselle of Munselle Vineyards to celebrate an incredible milestone for their family – 150 years farming in Sonoma County.   Tune in as they share the story of six generations of family farming, from vineyards and wine to hops, prunes, dairy, and back to vineyards, and how they're building a legacy for the future through their fa...

This week, Karissa and Virginie are joined by Carmen Snyder, Executive Director of Sonoma County Farm Trails and the Gravenstein Apple Fair.  Tune in as Carmen shares her passion for intentional farming and how Sonoma County Farm Trails is working to keep agriculture thriving for generations to come. She also offers a preview of the 53rd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair, happening August 8–9, where y...

This week, Karissa and Virginie are joined by Pete and Cathy Seghesio - Century Club members, longtime Sonoma County vintners, and owners of Journeyman Meats and Journeyman & San Lorenzo wines.   Tune in as the husband-and-wife duo reflects on the Seghesio family’s deep roots in Sonoma County, the lessons learned from generations of farming, and how gathering around the dinner table helped sha...

This week, hosts Karissa Kruse and Virginie Boone sit down with Barbara Fitzgerald and Kimberly Charles of Come Together, a community for wine.    Tune in as Barbara and Kimberly share the inspiration behind the Come Together movement, including initiatives like Share & Pair Sundays and Come Over October, and their mission to reframe the conversation around wine as a catalyst for connection, c...

This week, hosts Karissa Kruse and Virginie Boone sit down with Palmer Emmitt, Owner and Winemaker of Judge Palmer Wines.  Tune in to hear Palmer’s unconventional path to Sonoma County winemaking—from competitive downhill skiing, to studying film at NYU, to a career in Hollywood, before ultimately finding his way to Sonoma County and earning his MBA from Sonoma State with an emphasis in wine busin...

This week, Karissa sits down with Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine magazine, for a special “on-the-road episode” recorded during the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, where the two connected between events for a conversation about wine, storytelling, and the people who make the industry so fascinating.   Tune in as Ray shares how a graduate school fellowship brought him to t...

This week, hosts Karissa Kruse and Virginie Boone sit down with Paul and John Hawley of Hawley Winery in Healdsburg.   Tune in as this father-and-son duo shares the story behind Hawley Winery, the rewards of running a family operation, and John’s remarkable journey through Sonoma County’s wine industry. From helping expand Kendall-Jackson’s early presence in the region to his work at Clos du Bois...

This week, hosts Karissa Kruse and Virginie Boone sit down with Scott Rich, Winemaker and Co-Founder of Talisman Wines in Glen Ellen.  Tune in as Scott shares his journey of falling in love with viticulture and winemaking — from his early days working in agriculture and horse ranches as a teenager, to a career in environmental planning and research, and ultimately blending his passions for science...

This week, hosts Karissa Kruse and Virginie Boone sit down with Bill Guadagni, fourth-generation farmer and winemaker at Guadagni Family Wines in Dry Creek Valley.  Tune in as Bill shares his family’s journey from Italy to Sonoma County in the late 1800s, and how growing up in Dry Creek Valley surrounded by dedicated farmers shaped his path into winegrowing and winemaking. He also reflects on the...

This week, hosts Karissa Kruse and Virginie Boone sit down with Duskie Estes, Chef, Farmer, Rancher and Owner of Black Pig Meat Co in Sonoma County.   Tune is as Duskie shares her perspective on the power of farm-to-table cuisine in Sonoma County, gives a preview of the upcoming Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience, and reflects on what it truly means to live with “no limits”—from river rafting in...

This week, hosts Karissa Kruse and Virginie Boone sit down with Michael Muscardini, founder of Muscardini Cellars, for a conversation rooted in passion, heritage, and the spirit of Sonoma Valley.  Tune in as Michael shares his journey from general contractor to winery owner, building his dream from the ground up after purchasing land in Sonoma County and founding his winery in 2005. Inspired by hi...

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse are joined by Kenneth Juhasz, Sonoma County Winemaker & Founder of Auteur Wines.  Tune in as Kenneth shares his journey into winemaking — from growing up in Asheville, North Carolina, to discovering wine through the culinary world and ultimately dedicating his life to the craft. His story is one of going with the flow of life and embracing the...

Episode 131 of The Good Stuff airs today from 1–2 p.m. on KSRO 103.5 FM / 1350 AM!  This week features a special on-the-road episode, as host Karissa Kruse sits down with Jason Brantley, Vice President of Small Ag & Turf Production Systems, and Sean Sundberg, Business Integration Manager at John Deere, during a visit to their headquarters in Illinois.  Tune in as Jason shares his journey with...

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse are joined by Steve Dveris, Director of the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, and Domenica Catelli, third-generation steward of Catelli's Restaurant in Geyserville and a featured chef at this year’s event.   Tune in as they share what’s in store for the 2026 Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (May 14th - 17th) - from standout culinary momen...

This week, hosts Karissa Kruse and Virginie Boone are joined by mother-and-son duo Sharon Pastori and Paolo Pastori-Ng — a family deeply rooted in Alexander Valley with more than a century of farming history in Sonoma County.  Sharon reflects on her upbringing on the family ranch — from harvesting prunes, apples, and pears to her father planting the family’s first vineyards in the 1970s. Today, Pa...

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse welcome Tyler Flowers, Senior Relationship Manager at American AgCredit and Sonoma County winegrower.  Tune in as Tyler shares his deep roots in agriculture — from growing up on his family’s 200-year-old cattle farm in Mississippi to building a career in agricultural finance and finding his way to Sonoma County’s wine industry. 

Tune in as Lisa shares her journey into winemaking — from growing up in Sonoma County, to discovering her passion for wine while living abroad, and ultimately returning home to join the team at Benziger, where she has helped craft wines at the renowned biodynamic estate since 1999.  In this episode, Lisa reflects on the power of mentorship, the artistry behind great winemaking, and the importance...

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse welcome Emily Lokka, Agriculture Teacher at Analy High School, along with two inspiring FFA students:  Bailey Cassady – North Coast FFA Region President and member of the AHS Grapevine Pruning Team  Harlyn Menendez – Analy High School student, FFA member, and Grapevine Pruning Team competitor  Tune in to hear how these young women discovered their...

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse are joined by Bob Cabral, celebrated Sonoma County winemaker and Founder of Bob Cabral Wines.  Tune in as Bob shares how he got his start in agriculture, growing up in California’s Central Valley and working for large-production wine brands and how he made the move to Sonoma County to focus on artisanal, small-batch winemaking.    A former Williams...

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse are joined by Beth Costa, Executive Director of Wine Road.  Listen in as Beth shares how a passion for hospitality led her to wine and a 25-year journey with Wine Road — and reflects on how the organization and Sonoma County’s wine community have evolved over the years. 

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse are joined by Hilary Cline, VP of DTC and Marketing at Cline Cellars, alongside Tom Gendall, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture.  Tune in as Hilary shares her family’s remarkable journey—from inventing the Jacuzzi to putting down roots in Sonoma County in pursuit of winegrowing and winemaking—and as Tom reflects on his path from New Zealand’s w...

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with Clark Lystra - a Sonoma County Winegrower, former President of the Russian River Valley Winegrowers, author, and former Senior Duty Officer in the White House Situation Room.   Tune in as Clark reflects on his unique journey into the wine industry, his time working in the White House Situation Room during 9/11, and all about his new b...

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with Brian Shepard, a member of the SCW Century Club and steward of Jack London Ranch in Glen Ellen.   Tune in as Brian reflects on the deep history of the ranch, the story of discovering his own love for viticulture and grape growing, and what it takes to preserve a family-owned farm for future generations in today’s climate.  

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse sit down with Gail, Steve, and Jordan Dutton – representing three generations of the Dutton family farming in Sonoma County.   Tune in as the Dutton family reflects on Gail and Warren Dutton’s entrepreneurial beginnings at Dutton Ranch selling apples and pears, how adaptability and long-term vision helped shape a multigenerational farming legacy, a...