Spending time in Alexander Valley takes you away from the heavy traffic found in busier areas and is just plain good for the soul. Grapes farmed here are diverse and make exceptional wine. I met up with Dustin Moilanen, Co-Founder and Director of Winemaking at ACTA Wines during the heart of harvest. Needless to say, things were busy at the winery as we finished the interview Dustin headed to pick up where he left off. The grapes don’t wait.

You can also hear Dustin on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “A Velvet Hammer”

Learn more by visiting www.actawine.com

his week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jennifer Sahara, Owner & Winemaker, Sakura Winery, Livermore Valley, defining the phrase “Savoring the Moment”.  Learn more by visiting www.sakurawinery.com

I’ve looked forward to this interview for a long time. Dan Kosta, Founder & President of DK Wine group is well known for some of the finest Pinot Noir you can find. The tasting room is located in Bacchus Landing, just outside of Healdsburg, and that’s where Dan and I met for this recording. He brings home the idea of making wine fun and not too serious. So with that, we laughed. And we got just a little bit serious.

You can hear Dan on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Tension”.

Learn more by visiting www.dkwinegroup.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Lisa Lee, Winemaker at Charles R Vineyards, Livermore Valley, defining the term “Approachable”. Learn more by visiting www.charlesrwinery.com

Welcome to Podcast 637. This week we feature the Sonoma County Wine Celebration 2024, “Gathering to give back”. The Auction took place September 21^st and was a great success. Auction lots were the things wine dreams are made of. Actor Harry Hamlin made an appearance to help with the bidding on his lot “The King of Bolognese Dinner” with winemaker Donald Patz. This podcast features brief interviews with vintners, winemakers, beneficiaries, bidders and Sonoma wine country folks. Enjoy the show!

To learn more visit www.SonomaWine.com or www.sonomacountyvintners.com

The guests in order of appearance:

Dustin Moilanen, ACTA Wines

Jalynn Serpa, 32 Winds & Mascarin Cellars

Megan Koolmees, Benovia Winery

Elana Nelson, Sonoma Family Meal Group

Jill Benziger, Benziger Family Winery

Antholy Escandon, Bricoleur Vineyards

Julianna Martinelli, Martinelli Vineyards & Winery

Greg Ratliff, Tulsa, Oklahoma bidder

Stuart Bryan, Pride Mountain Vineyards

Liz Mauel, Merriam Vineyards

David Berman, Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods

Chris Donatiello, Foley FamilyWines

Elaine Sale, Elaine Wines

Gus Slagle, Patz & Hall

Andrea Coen, Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma-Marin

Learn more by visiting www.sonomawine.com or www.sonomacountyvintners.com