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Winegrower turns winemaker
Nov 24, 2025

Home Ranch, Where Winegrower Turns Winemaker

Justin Warnelius-Miller grew up at Garden Creek Ranch in the Alexander Valley, learning viticulture from his father, a cabernet sauvignon pioneer, who planted the...
Kristina Tucker discovered tea over 30 years ago and began working with The Republic of Tea soon after.
Nov 18, 2025

Tea Time: Kristina Tucker Puts the Kettle On

With minister of enlightenment as her job title, Kristina Tucker holds some powerful energy at Larkspur-based The Republic of Tea.  But her journey to that...
Courtney Benham of CMB Family of Wines pours a glass of wine from a barrel.
Nov 11, 2025

Lauded Legacy: Courtney Benham Reignites a Wine Icon

Courtney Benham is founder and president of the vast CMB Family of Wines, including Martin Ray, Angeline, Synthesis, his own label, plus Vina Robles...
Nov 4, 2025

Living Wines: New Chapter for Martha Stoumen

Winemaker Martha Stoumen opened her debut tasting room in downtown Healdsburg on Oct. 9, marking a milestone since launching her brand in 2014.  The venue...
Dancing Wine and Fragrances
Oct 28, 2025

Celebrating the Senses: Drinking Among Sonoma Vines

Dancing, a new Sonoma-based company, is at once a wine label, but also a perfume brand, the connection between the two being a pursuit...
Damy Tamburrino has a lifetime of immersion and genuine passion for great food and wine.
Oct 21, 2025

A Lifetime of Learning: Damy Tamburrino of Foppiano Vineyards

Today, Damy Tamburrino’s title is director of direct to consumer and hospitality at Foppiano Vineyards. However, his 40-plus year career in the wine, spirits...
Executive Chef Sergio Howland leads the kitchen at newly revitalized Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa.
Oct 14, 2025

Discovery to Destiny: Vinarosa’s Chef Sergio Howland

Executive Chef Sergio Howland leads the kitchen at newly revitalized Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. He grew up in Mexico City, lucky...
Oct 7, 2025

Winemaking Minimalist: Anaba Wines’ Katy Wilson

Katy Wilson lives in Napa, but her work is deeply rooted in Sonoma County. She’s winemaker of Anaba Wines as well as her own...
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