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In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Hilary Cline, VP of DTC & Marketing at Cline Family Cellars, and Tom Gendall, Director of Winemaking & Viticulture at Cline Family Cellars.

Hilary Cline joined her family’s business in 2015 on the sales team covering Northern California and Strategic Accounts across the US. Two years later, she spent time working in viticulture in Sonoma County, New Zealand and Napa. She rejoined her family in early 2019 and initially oversaw business management and development, then progressed to her current position of VP of Marketing and DTC. Hilary, along with her family members working at Cline are stewarding the future of Cline to focus on Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc while retaining their position as a world-renowned Zinfandel producer. Hilary recently launched Gust, a small- production Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah brand, with her sister Megan, sourced from her family’s vineyards in the Petaluma Gap.

Tom Gendall was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. He worked for wineries there and in Germany before moving to California in 2011, and joining the Cline extended family in 2016. Tom believes that "if you look after the vines, the vines will look after you and produce great fruit. They will tell you what they need if you know where to look and what to look for. It's our job to interpret that information and make sure the wines achieve their very best potential."

Cline Family Cellars is a beloved Sonoma County winery rooted in passion, heritage, and a deep respect for the land. Founded in the late 1970s, Cline has long been recognized for producing expressive, approachable wines that reflect the diverse soils and microclimates of Sonoma County’s many AVAs. With a focus on varietals like Rhône classics, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay, the family-owned estate blends tradition with thoughtful innovation.

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

Host Clark Wolf talks with Luciana Villanueva (President of the California Artisan Cheese Guild), Jill Giacomini Basch (Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese) & Vivien Straus (Founder of CheeseTrail.org & Manager of Straus Home Ranch) about the 20th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival!

They also discuss the Cheese Trail map, the cheese making process, farm tours, the hisotry of the festival & cheese guild, the cheese crawl at The Barlow and a taste of Jill's cheese she brought with!

In this episode, host Anthony Romelli, General Sales Manager of Ongaro & Sons, talks about plumbing, specifically cold-weather plumbing issues! He also answer questions like why leaks appear more during the winter months, why do small winter leaks go unnoticed at first, how issues can arise even when temps don't reach freezing and what to do if a pipe bursts!

In today’s episode, Letitia Hanke, CEO of ARS Roofing and Founder and Executive Director of The LIME Foundation speaks with Alethea Valley with Santa Rosa Transmission & Car Care, a full service, family owned auto repair facility serving Santa Rosa for 26 years. Alethea leads operations and keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Roofing Tips of the Month

Tip #1: Look Up After Every Big Storm

Most roof damage doesn’t announce itself—it sneaks up later.

• After heavy rain or wind, walk your property
• Look formissing shingles, lifted edges, debris, or granules in gutters
• Check ceilings fornew stains or bubbling paint

Tip #2: Small Repairs Today Prevent Big Bills Tomorrow

A $900 fix today can save a $15,000 roof replacement later.

• Tiny leaks grow fast
• Flashing, sealants, and edge details fail first
• Don’t wait until water is coming through the ceiling

  “Roofs don’t usually fail all at once—they fail by neglect.”

Tip #3: Know Your Roof’s Age & Warranty

Most homeowners don’t know how old their roof is or what type of roof you have—and that can cost them.

• Asphalt roofs average20–30 years
• Flat roofs often need attention sooner
• Tile Roofs need routine maintenance 50 year
• Manufacturer warranties are different from workmanship warranties
• Insurance companies care about age more than appearance

  “If you don’t know how old your roof is, your insurance company definitely does.”

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Host Jeff Woodworth sits down with Angie Dillon Shore, Executive Director of First 5 Sonoma County, to discuss the recently approved 2026-2031 First 5 Strategic Plan, goals & strategies.

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Clark Lystra, a Sonoma County Winegrower, Author, and Former Senior Duty Officer in the White House Situation Room.

About Clark Lystra

Clark Lystra is a retired Army veteran and former Green Beret who was raised in Sonoma County. In his final Army assignment, Clark served as a member of the National Security Council where he served with distinction as a Senior Duty Officer in the White House Situation Room on September 11, 2001. After his Army retirement, he continued to serve in the Pentagon as a civilian policy advisor where he was deeply involved for over a decade in improving our nation’s security. Clark returned to Sonoma County with his wife Bonny in 2014 and currently grows winegrapes in the Russian River Valley. He is a past president and board member of the Russian River Valley Winegrowers. He also recently published his debut novel, Saving Freedom, that takes place in several Sonoma County locations.

About the Russian River Valley Winegrowers

As stewards of the land, the Russian River Valley Winegrowers association of winemakers and farmers are dedicated to producing exceptional wines that showcase the diversity of the valley’s neighborhoods. Members are committed to preserving natural resources and the authentic farming heritage of this premier wine region known for Pinot Noir.

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