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Dennis with the Farmers Market Update at a different location on May 3 ONLY

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Loretta Smith

Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery for a special event Saturday May 10

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The Good Stuff – Blue Farm Wines

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Anne Moller-Racke, Winegrower & Proprietor, and Hannah Gropman, Estate Director of Blue Farm Wines.

Anne Moller-Racke, a native of Oberwesel, Germany, moved to California in 1981 and began her viticultural career at Buena Vista Carneros Winery in 1983 as vineyard manager. By 1997, she had risen to Vice President of Vineyard Operations, playing a key role in establishing the Carneros Wine Alliance and securing Carneros’ recognition as an American Viticultural Area (AVA).

In 1999, Anne purchased a Farmhouse property in southwest Sonoma that included a historical Victorian house, now her home, and a 10 acre parcel that she planted to vine the following year. During that same time Anne founded the Donum Estate and built the reputation of being one of California’s leading Pinot Noir producers.

In 2019, after nearly two decades of leadership at Donum Estate, Anne shifted her focus to Blue Farm Wines. She expanded Blue Farm from her Estate Anne Katherina Vineyard to include some of the most respected vineyards in Sonoma County. With over three decades of experience farming California’s most celebrated vineyards, Anne continues to apply her deep viticultural knowledge and passion for producing exceptional wines through Blue Farm.

Hannah was born and raised in the town of Sonoma and grew up on the Blue Farm property. Having been exposed to the wine industry and hospitality her whole life, it always seemed like a plausible career, however, it wasn’t until the end of university that she decided to take the leap. After completing her undergraduate degree in Communication at Santa Clara University, she completed WSET courses and worked on the viticulture side of harvest at Hudson Ranch before returning to Blue Farm to work for the family business.

Blue Farm Wines: Founded in 2001 by viticulturist Anne Moller-Racke, Blue Farm Wines is a Sonoma-based winery that produces small-lot, single-vineyard wines with a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The story of Blue Farm began when Anne planted seven acres of Pinot Noir behind her historic Victorian farmhouse in Sonoma, California. With a keen eye for detail, she designed the vineyard to produce one complete wine, blended from four distinct clones.

Today, Blue Farm has expanded its vineyards across multiple regions, including Sonoma Valley, the Russian River, and the Sonoma Coast. With five distinct vineyard sites, Blue Farm wines capture the unique terroir of these regions, revealing exceptional discoveries in each bottle.

Blue Farm’s wines are crafted with precision and an emphasis on quality. The winery is known for producing Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, often likened to the elegance of grand cru wines. Anne’s extensive background in enology and viticulture plays a crucial role in shaping the wines, with an unwavering commitment to meticulous vineyard management. From soil to bottle, Blue Farm places a strong focus on the growing process, ensuring each wine reflects the natural gifts of the land.

Through a combination of careful vineyard practices and Anne’s expertise, Blue Farm has earned a reputation for wines that embody the distinctive character of Sonoma’s diverse winegrowing regions.

And finally, Virginie and Karissa share their Tuesday Night wine picks!

At The Table – Defending Beef

Host Clark Wolf talks with Nicolette Hahn Niman, Author of "Defending Beef: The Ecological and Nutritional Case for Meat", about her new book, her background as a lawyer, her advocacy, ranching & the Point Reyes National Seashore. They also discuss cooking "head to tail", beef's role in the environment, lawsuits & the legal process, as well as what's next for the seashore & deregulation efforts.

Ask The Expert: Dr. Walter Tom – Facial Fat Grafting

Dr. Walter Tom of Dr. Tom Cosmetic Surgery talks with Karina Lozano, Surgical Liaison, about one of the hottest 2025 Cosmetic Trends--Facial Fat Grafting. The two discuss patient concerns, the aging process, target areas, health benefits, treatment recommendations and the procedure itself.

Learn more and schedule a consultation by visiting DrTomCosmetic.com.

ROCK’nVINO – Allen Stone and Chef Dustin Valette on the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience

During this episode of ROCK’nVINO, host Michelle talks with two great guests about the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience, coming up May 15th through 18th.

ROCK'nVINO takes you behind the scenes of this highly anticipated event, featuring exclusive interviews with two of its brightest stars. We'll chat with soulful musician Allen Stone, who will be bringing his incredible sound to Rodney Strong Vineyards on Friday, May 16th. Hear about his approach to live music (including karaoke) and the kind of beverage he might pair with his music. Plus, we talk with acclaimed Chef Dustin Valette, the culinary force behind Healdsburg's The Matheson, as he shares insights into the multiple exciting events he's hosting throughout the festival, showcasing the best of Sonoma County's wine and food scene.

Tickets and details are available at healdsburgwineandfood.com

ROCK’nVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.