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Host Michelle Marques talks with Stephanie Foster, Director of Sales and Marketing at Cogir Senior Living about the tough conversations you may have when broaching the subject of senior living with a loved one. Whether you as a senior are bringing up the subject with your adult children, or whether your are talking about senior living with your parent, preparing for the conversation can make it easier on everyone.

There is good news! Once you have been able to talk about this new journey, a weight can often be lifted off your shoulders and you can all look forward to the next chapter in life. Stephanie recommends that all adult siblings be on the same page before talking with mom and dad, and definitely do homework in advance by visiting at least a handful of facilities. It's also good to write down a list of pros and cons about moving to a senior living facility and to think about priorities for what the senior wants and needs.

Learn more at cogirseniorliving.com.

On this show, the delightful Ana Diogo-Draper of Artesa Vineayrds and Winery in Napa Valley's Carneros region joins me with talk about the new sparkling wine being produced by their parent company, Raventós Codorníu. Although they are the oldest winegrowing business in Spain, they're using California grapes for their new sparkling, Incandesa Brut. Ana has a hand in making the wine and shares details of the stylish Spanish bubbly.

And you'll hear winemaker Greg LaFollette of Alquimista Cellars presented breaking news about his TWO new brands, GLF and Marchelle Wines. Greg has been referred to as alchemist, a vine whisperer and other appropriate descriptors. The news of two new, lower cost wines was well worth sharing.

“This weeks sermon is preached by our guest preacher, Rev. Cornel Barnett, D. Min. who is Pastor Emeritus of Redwoods Presbyterian Church, Larkspur, California. The sermon is titled “We’re going forward”. It includes the scripture reading John 20:19-31 and the songs Abide With Me by Susan Boyle and Holy, Holy, Holy by Audrey Assad, finally the song I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin is included”.

GUEST:

Otto Kobler, Summit Funding, Inc., Branch Manager/Senior Loan Officer

707-522-6300

okober@summitfunding.net

https://summitfunding.net/santarosa

What’s happening in the lending side of real estate, appraisals; what’s happening? Why are they taking so long in some cases and some tips on what to do to get ready for an appraisal.

Also a look at interest-rate’s and how COVID affected real estate

GUESTS:

Charles Ash (Brother of John)

Architect, Artist, Actor with Sante Fe, New Mexico Restaurant Recommendations

Gwen Gunheim and Sallie Miller

Co-Owners...Miracle Plum...Santa Rosa

https://www.miracleplum.com/

PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS ANSWERED...(SAVING WATER TIPS INCLUDED)

Peggy in for Dennis with a Farmers Market Update

Also Phone Calls

Host Jeff Davis talks with Tiann Lordan, Winemaker at Hartford Family Winery about his background and winemaking experience in South Africa, before moving to Sonoma County. Hartford Family Winery focuses on single vineyard chardonnay, pinot noir, and zinfandel wines. Tiann has just added Chenin Blanc to their repertoire. With this focus, you can really drill down and understand how much goes into making wine and what each vineyard contributes to the wine.

On the Wine Road LIVE is produced in studio by Michelle Marques. This episode is sponsored by Jackson Family Wines and YourWineStore.com.

May numbers ...how’s the market doing compared to last May.

Open houses! They’re back!!

VA loan who is eligible, some tips on using a VA purchase loan in this competitive market. And look at some other low down payment loan options as well.