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The Good Stuff – Hanna Winery

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Chris Hanna, President of Hanna Winery.

Chris Hanna is the President of her family’s winery, Hanna Winery, based in Healdsburg and Santa Rosa, Sonoma County. Growing up on the home ranch, she began making small batches of wine with her father, winery founder Dr. Elias S. Hanna, in the late 1970s and early ’80s.

Christine joined Hanna Winery full-time in 1991, starting in public relations and marketing before assuming management in 1993. Under her leadership, the winery expanded from 1,000 to over 50,000 cases, establishing national distribution and a thriving direct-to-consumer program through two tasting rooms and three wine clubs. She shifted the winery’s focus to Russian River Sauvignon Blanc, a consistent award winner now making up more than half of Hanna’s production and newly available in kegs. She also transitioned the winery to an estate-based model, marketing Hanna’s vineyard fruit to other top wineries and launching the acclaimed Reserve, Elias, and Bismark Mountain tiers, highlighting small-lot, high-quality estate wines.

The Winery: Hanna Winery produces outstanding Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. With over 250 acres spanning the cool Russian River Valley, sunny Alexander Valley, and rugged Mayacamas Mountains, the winery remains dedicated to crafting wines that reflect Sonoma County’s diverse terroir. The recent addition of Chris’ home ranch on Bradford Mountain in Dry Creek Valley further strengthens its estate-driven approach.

The winery’s roots trace back to Dr. Elias Hanna, a pioneering cardiac surgeon who sought refuge in the countryside. In 1985, his family pastime evolved into a business with the founding of Hanna Winery. Chris embraced this legacy while steering the winery toward innovation, championing estate-grown vineyards when the industry favored purchased fruit. Recognizing the potential of Russian River Sauvignon Blanc early on, she positioned Hanna Winery at the forefront of the category.

Today, Hanna Winery is built on a foundation of vision and resilience. Chris has cultivated a team of like-minded innovators, including winemaker Jeff Hinchliffe, who prioritizes sustainability, ensuring the winery’s legacy for generations to come.

Beyond Wine: Christine is the author of The Winemaker Cooks: Menus, Parties, and Pairings (Chronicle Books, 2010), which was a finalist for Best American Cookbook by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Her recipes have been featured in Food & Wine, Savor Magazine, The Tasting Panel, Imbibe, California Home+Design, and the television show In Wine Country. She also teaches cooking classes nationwide, including at Williams Sonoma, Sur La Table, and Central Market Cooking School.

Christine has played a pivotal role in the wine industry, serving as past President of Sonoma County Vintners, where she helped reposition the organization’s marketing strategy. She also chaired the Sonoma County Showcase and Auction, directing Taste of Sonoma, one of the region’s premier food and wine events.

In addition to her industry leadership, Christine is an Adjunct Professor in the Wine Studies department at Santa Rosa Junior College. She is the incoming Board Chair at Sonoma Academy, Treasurer at The Healdsburg School, and a past President of the Board of Trustees for the Alexander Valley Unified School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature, a master’s degree in creative writing, and has completed postgraduate studies in business, viticulture, and enology.

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

 

ROCK’nVINO – Family Meal at Flamingo Resort and Spa

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During this episode of ROCK’nVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Chef Chris Ricketts, Executive Chef at the Lazeaway Club at the Flamingo Resort and Spa about Family Meal, a special pop-up menu featured this month. The idea of the Family Meal pop-up is to celebrate the roots, traditions and cultures of the entire culinary team at the Flamingo Resort. The chefs behind the scenes in the kitchen are a super-talented and dynamic group, led by Chef Ricketts. The team at Lazeway Club has hosted a series of successful pop-ups with chefs from across the country over the last couple of years, but for this pop-up, they wanted to turn the spotlight on the creative team within the kitchen. The chefs working at Lazeaway hail from all over the world, and this limited-time menu showcases their most beloved family recipes that tell their stories, showcase their roots, and give guests more insight into the passion and meaning behind their love of cooking. Together, these chefs—plus special guest, Chef Elizabeth Bossy (Chef Ricketts' talented wife) are now offering a limited-time "Family Meal" pop-up menu of beloved family dishes.  Chef Ricketts also talks about beverage pairings and what kind of music his team enjoys to listen to in the kitchen!

Check out the menu HERE, including some of the sweet stories behind the dishes. Book your reservation by clicking HERE.

ROCK’nVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

 

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Sermon: February 23, 2025

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This week on the PCOR Radio Broadcast we begin with, “In Thee, O Lord” by F. J. Haydn. Next, a reading from Jeremiah 17:5-10, and conclude with, "Be Like a Tree" a sermon by Rev. Dr. Cindy Alloway.

 

The Good Stuff – Dry Creek Vineyard

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Tim Bell, Director of Marketing for Dry Creek Vineyard.

Tim Bell, Director of Winemaking at Dry Creek Vineyard, has worked with a wide range of grape varieties and wine styles in Napa Valley, Sonoma, and the Central Coast: still wine, sparkling, dessert, even Kosher. He graduated with honors in winemaking at UC Davis, learning the intricacies of wine chemistry and microbiology that inform his stylistic choices in creating delicious blends. Early in his career, Tim worked at Freemark Abbey, helping to shape the wine style and vineyard program. Later, he became the Director of Winemaking at Kunde, gaining critical acclaim for his Sauvignon Blancs, Zinfandels and Cabernet Sauvignons. Tim joined the winemaking team at Dry Creek Vineyard starting in 2011, bringing in more than 20 years of winemaking experience to the team.

Away from the winery, Tim spends time outdoors with his family as much as he can, usually somewhere involving bodies of water. His other interests include music of all kinds and good food (and wine!). On weekends Tim can be found grilling up the tastiest burgers on the west coast.

Dry Creek Vineyard was founded in 1972 by David S. Stare, a visionary who defied convention to establish the first new winery in Dry Creek Valley following Prohibition. Inspired by his travels in France and determined to bring world-class winemaking to Sonoma County, Dave planted Sauvignon Blanc despite industry skepticism, sparking a viticultural renaissance in the region. His pioneering spirit laid the foundation for a family-owned winery that remains deeply

committed to the land and community.

In the late 1980s, Dave’s daughter, Kim Stare Wallace, and her husband, Don Wallace, took on leadership roles, ushering in a new era of innovation and sustainability. As other family wineries sold to corporate buyers, they doubled down on quality, reducing production while refining their estate-driven, terroir-focused wines. By 2011, they had assembled a powerhouse team, including acclaimed winemaker Tim Bell, and expanded their sustainably farmed estate to 185

acres.

Family owned and sustainably farmed for over 50 years, Dry Creek Vineyard remains a benchmark for Sonoma County winemaking, proving that independence and integrity are the keys to enduring success. Today they own 185 acres of estate vineyards that are 100% certified sustainable all in the Dry Creek Valley.

Wine for sailors? Dry Creeks logo has a sailboat as the design, as the family has been avid sailors since 1972 and wanted to combine a Love for Wine with a Passion for Sailing! “Since 1982, sailboat imagery has graced our labels, capturing the spirit of the high seas and our passion for the sport. We believe that the art of winemaking and the skill of sailing have a lot in common. Like winemaking, sailing is fun, adventuresome, and daring. Like sailing, the art of winemaking demands skill, discipline, and plenty of help from Mother Nature."

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