Vine, Wine & Dine

On this week’s Vine, Wine & Dine , live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, we welcome George and Lee Martinelli Jr. of Martinelli Winery. With roots in California dating back to the 1880s, the Martinelli family has built a lasting legacy of farming and winemaking in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. We’ll explore the family’s history, its renowned vineyard sites, and the traditions carried f...

On this week’s Vine, Wine & Dine , live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, we welcome Erik Miller, owner and winemaker of Kokomo Winery, and Randy Peters, winery partner and fourth-generation Dry Creek Valley grower. Erik founded Kokomo in 2004, while Randy brings generations of local farming experience to the partnership. We’ll explore their winemaker-grower relationship, the story behind Kokom...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, we welcome John “LJ” Stewart, bar manager and lead mixologist at The Matheson. LJ shares the inspiration behind the restaurant’s seasonal, ingredient-driven cocktail program as we taste three signature drinks: the Modern Margarita, Sky Lantern, and Side Peas, paired with pizzas from Roof 106, The Matheson’s rooftop bar and...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, we bring together three accomplished California winemakers: Morét Brealynn, owner of Morét-Brealynn Wines and partner at Clarice Wine Company and Etienne Winery; 100-point winemaker Bob Cabral of Bob Cabral Wines; and Adam Lee, owner and winemaker of Clarice Wine Company. The conversation explores their individual winemaking journeys, shared passion for excepti...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, we welcome James Hall, founder and winemaker of Patz & Hall, for a conversation about one of California’s most influential wine brands and its enduring commitment to vineyard-designate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Hall shares the story of building Patz & Hall from the ground up, his passion for working with exceptional growers, and the remarkable journey...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, we welcome Matt Duncan of Silver Oak Cellars for a conversation about one of California’s most iconic wineries and the family legacy behind its world-renowned Cabernet Sauvignon. As a third-generation vintner, Matt shares how Silver Oak has remained committed to producing age-worthy wines while honoring the vision established by his family decades ago. The disc...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, we welcome Sam Lando, owner of Lando Wines, for a conversation about the passion, craftsmanship, and vision behind his boutique winery. Sam shares the story of Lando Wines, his approach to producing small-lot, handcrafted wines, and the importance of showcasing the unique character of Sonoma County vineyards. Throughout the episode, we discuss vineyard selectio...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, we welcome Barry Herbst, Wine Director at Bottle Barn, for an evening of outstanding wines, expert recommendations, and perfect food pairings. Barry shares insights from one of Northern California’s premier wine retailers, discussing how he discovers exceptional values, emerging producers, and bottles that deserve a place on every wine lover’s table. Throughout...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, we welcome Kevin Buckler, CEO of Adobe Road Winery, for a conversation about high-performance winemaking inspired by his background in professional racing and entrepreneurship. Buckler shares how precision, discipline, and innovation shape the philosophy behind Adobe Road Winery and Buckler Family Vineyards. We explore three featured wines from the Petaluma Gap...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, hosts Larry Van Aalst and Michael Haney welcome acclaimed winemaker Rod Berglund of Joseph Swan Vineyards for an in-depth look at Russian River Valley terroir, Pinot Noir, and the enduring legacy of one of Sonoma County’s most respected wineries. Rod shares the story behind the 2023 Anderson Valley 50th Anniversary Riesling...

 On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine , live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, hosts Larry Van Aalst, Michael Haney, and Chef Dustin Valette welcome Clay Mauritson of Mauritson Wines for a deep dive into Sonoma County terroir, family farming, and mountain-grown wines. Clay shares the story of his family’s six-generation history in Dry Creek Valley and Rockpile, and how he transformed a legacy o...

On this episode, we sit down with James Gore to discuss leadership in Sonoma County, the challenges facing local agriculture, and the future of the region’s wine industry. In addition to his role on the Board of Supervisors, Gore shares the story behind his family’s winemaking roots at Gore Family Vineyards, offering a unique perspective that blends public service with hands-on farming. From susta...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, hosts Larry Van Aalst, Michael Haney, and Chef Dustin Valette welcome former MLB All-Star Rich Aurilia, co-founder of Red Stitch Wine. Rich shares the story behind Red Stitch—how friendships forged on the baseball field with Dave Roberts and John Micek led to a passion project turned respected boutique wine label. We dive i...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine , live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, we welcome Nicole and Katey Bacigalupi of Bacigalupi Winery to explore their family’s rich Russian River Valley legacy. The sisters share the history of their estate, from Charles and Helen Bacigalupi’s 1950s ranch purchase to pioneering plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, including the famed Paris Tasting block featur...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine , we welcome Dan Kosta of Convene and DK Wine Group to explore his journey from restaurant floor to co-founding Kosta Browne, and now launching the Convene Wine Lounge located at Bacchus Landing in Healdsburg. Dan shares stories from his early career as John Ash’s wine director, co-founding Kosta Browne, and what inspired him to start Convene. We taste three sta...

On this week’s episode of Vine Wine & Dine, we welcome vintners David Ramey and Sean Brosnihan of Ramey Wine Cellars. Featured wines include the 2019 Claret paired with house-cured pork belly pizza, the 2016 Template Merlot-blend paired with tempura mushrooms, and the 2007 Annum Cabernet Sauvignon-blend paired with Wagyu flat iron steak. We also feature our Last Call guest, Heather Elliott-Hud...

On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine we welcome vintner Art Murray of Flambeaux Wine for an in-depth tasting and conversation. We explore how three generations of the Murray family blended their roots from New Orleans with the terroir of Sonoma County to create small-production, artisan wines that reflect both craftsmanship and celebration. From Mardi Gras traditions to meticulous vineyard sourcing...

Chef-vintner Dustin Valette joins Vine, Wine & Dine alongside Valette Wines GM Mark Malpiede for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Sonoma native to acclaimed restaurateur and winemaker. The show features tastings of Valette’s 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Pinot Noir, and 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, paired with signature dishes from The Matheson. Special guests Jesse Katz, Bob Cabral, a...

Our Vintner Guest is Tony Lombardi, Founder of Lombardi Wines . WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW: 2022 Lombardi Russian River Valley Chardonnay  2021 Lombardi Russian River Valley Pinot Noir  2022 Lombardi Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap

Our Vintner Guest is Jeff Mangahas, VP, Director of Winemaking for Williams Selyem . WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW: 2023 WS Estate Chardonnay 2023 WS Estate Chardonnay 2023 Drake Estate Pinot Noir 2023 Saitone Zinfandel

Our Vintner Guest is Pete Seghesio, Managing Director-Founder, Journeyman Wines + Journeyman Meat Co. WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW: 2023 Russian River Valley Journeyman Chardonnay  2023 Russian River Pinot Noir 2023 Rock Garden (Zin, Cab Blend) 

Our Vintner Guest is Ben Papapietro and David Low of Papapietro Perry Winery. WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW: 2023 Papapietro Perry Peters Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley  2022 Papapietro Perry Peters Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2022 Papapietro Perry Pommard Clones, Russian River Valley In our "Last Call" segment, we’ll speak with George Christie, Founder & CEO of Wi...

 Our Vintner Guest is Kirk Venge, Proprietor and Winemaker for Croix Estate.  WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW: 2023 12 Rows Chardonnay, Russian River Valley  2023 Kings Ridge Pinot Noir, Fort-Ross Seaview/Sonoma Coast  2023 ‘1904’ Estate Zinfandel, Russian River Valley

Our Vintner Guest is Jordan Kunde from Kunde Family Winery. WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW: 2022 C.S. Ridge Chardonnay 2021 Reserve Century Vines Zinfandel   2019 Drummond Cabernet Sauvignon     In our "Last Call" segment, we’ll speak with Christopher Sawyer about the Sonoma County Vintners' Pour & Explore Wine Events.

 Our Vintner Guests are Rachael and Ryan Rochioli from Rochioli Vineyards & Winery .  WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW: 2024 Estate Sauvignon Blanc   2023 Estate Chardonnay   2023 Estate Pinot Noir    In our "Last Call" segment, we’ll speak with Amy Tesconi about the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Sonoma County Harvest Fair on October 11.