Vine, Wine & Dine CRN Digital Talk

Our Vintner Guest this evening is Mari Jones, the President (Of Fun) of Emeritus Vineyard. Established in 2009, this family-owned winery is renowned as one of Sonoma County's top dry-farmed estates, emphasizing sustainable farming methods to highlight the unique essence of their vineyards in every bottle of wine.  WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW:   Emeritus Vineyards 2022 Hallberg Blanc, Russian River Valley Emeritus Vineyards 2021 Hallberg Ranch, Russian River ValleyEmeritus Vineyards 2017 Pinot Hill Cruz, Sonoma Coast Emeritus Vineyards 2018 Wesley’s Reserve, Russian River Valley The “Last Call" segment with Jesslyn Jackson, Executive Director of Russian River Valley Winegrowers, will highlight the upcoming Russian River Valley Wine Weekend on August 2-4.

Our Vintner Guest is Prema Kerollis, Co-Founder & General Manager of Three Sticks Wines, renowned for world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced from exceptional estate vineyards. She's also the Co-Founder of Head High Wines, known as the first verified ocean positive wine! WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW:   2023 Three Sticks Castenada Rose (Sonoma Coast) 2022 Three Sticks Gap’s Crown Chardonnay (Petaluma Gap/Sonoma Coast)2021 Three Sticks One Sky Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain)  The “Last Call” segment will feature Sommelier Christopher Sawyer, who will discuss the upcoming Taste of Sonoma, an event not to be missed, along with Sonoma County Wine Month in April.

We're excited to welcome Christopher Strieter, the visionary founder of Senses Wines, a boutique winery rooted in the passion and heritage of Sonoma County. Alongside fellow Sonoma natives, Christopher embarked on a journey to fulfill a collective dream of crafting exceptional wines that embody the essence of their region and exceed global standards.  WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW:   2022 Charles Heintz Chardonnay2021 Bodega Thieriot (estate) Pinot Noir2021 'Day One' (estate) Pinot Noir Our “Last Call” segment will feature Lauren Fremont, Executive Director of Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley, giving details about their Passport of Dry Creek Valley event coming up on April 26-28.

Tonight, we're excited to welcome Nate Weis, the Managing Director of Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey Cellars. Nate brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for wine, sustainability, and social responsibility. Join us as Nate shares insights into the exquisite wines of Silver Oak and Twomey, their award-winning sustainability practices, and their commitment to environmental stewardship. Discover how their dedication extends from vineyards and wineries to tasting rooms, and learn more about the exciting 2024 Dinner Series. WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW:   2019 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Twomey Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021 Twomey Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir Our Last Call guest will be Joe Bartolomei from the Sonoma County Hospitality Association. He will share the latest updates and programs.

Tonight, we're excited to welcome Jasmine Hirsch, Winemaker & General Manager at Hirsch Vineyards. With a rich history dating back to 1980, Hirsch Vineyards has become synonymous with producing exceptional Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Under Jasmine's leadership, the vineyard has embraced biodynamic farming practices since 2016, further enhancing the quality and sustainability of their wines. WINES POURED DURING THE SHOW:   2021 Hirsch Estate Chardonnay 2021 Hirsch San Andreas Fault Estate Pinot Noir2021 Hirsch East Ridge Estate Pinot Noir Our Last Call guest will be Todd O'Leary from Sonoma County Tourism  

Tonight, we're thrilled to welcome Anthony Beckman, VP & Winemaker for Balletto Vineyards. Anthony is deeply committed to the art and science of winemaking, overseeing the production of exceptional wines sourced from Balletto's estate vineyards scattered across the renowned Russian River Valley in Sonoma County.   WINES POURING DURING THE SHOW:   2018 Balletto Brut Rose – Sparkling (this is a pre-release sneak peek)2020 Sexton Hill Chardonnay – Sebastopol Hills2021 Sexton Hill Pinot Noir – Sebastopol Hills Our Last Call guest will be Debbie Osborn with The Wine Road.