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The Good Stuff – Professor Emeritus George Day at the Wharton School

In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Professor Emeritus George Day at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Chair of the Ag Sustainability Center. Professor Day was one of Karissa's professors when she attended Wharton for her MBA, and the two have a mutual admiration. After her rigorous studies at Wharton, Karissa eventually found her way to Sonoma County and became the Executive Director of Sonoma County Winegrowers. She realized that there was an opportunity to help winegrowers learn how to innovate and that an Ag Center would be a good way to bring people from various industries together to shape goals and practices for improving the economics of farming, sustainability, leadership growth, and adapting farm practices. She asked her former Professor to lead the charge, and he took about a nanosecond to consider before he said yes. Initially meant to be just a year long project, the Ag Center has blossomed, and more people and perspectives have joined in. And finally, Virginie, Karissa, and Professor Day share their Tuesday Night wine picks.

 

ROCK’nVINO – Priest Ranch Winery

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During this episode of ROCK’nVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Judd Wallenbrock, CEO of Priest Ranch Winery. Judd talks about working in the wine industry, learning about the synergy of wine, food and the arts from his time as global vice president of marketing at Robert Mondavi, president of Michel-Schlumberger, and president and CEO of C. Mondavi & Family. He founded his own label, Humanitas Wines in 2001, using the "Newman's Own Model" of making stuff and giving away the proceeds. In this case it was delicious wines, in a great setting featuring rock photography on the walls, and high level molecular gastronomy on the plates. After retiring, Judd discovered that he wasn't very good at being retired, so when the opportunity arose, he signed on as CEO of Priest Ranch Winery and Somerston Estate. He was delighted to work with a team that already were doing fantastic things, and so now Judd gets to help the brand work on those wow experiences, like innovative wine and food pairings (a bacon tasting! a chocolate "dirt" tasting!), and music and wine pairings. There are a few more dates this season to enjoy Thursday Night Live! at Priest Ranch. And you can also enjoy delicious food at The Kitchen at Priest Ranch! Learn more at priestranchwines.com

ROCK’nVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

 

Sermon : September 8, 2024

This week on the PCOR Radio Broadcast we begin with, “The Gospel of Grace” arr. by Mark Hayes. Next, a reading from James 1: 17-27 and conclude with, “Don’t Be Stained by the World” a sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Cindy Alloway.

 

At the Table – Zweibel’s Bagels and Pastries

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Host Clark Wolf talks with baker Karl Gergel about Zweibel's - a purposely small baking operation that sells at Sonoma County farmers markets. Karl and his partner Ursule Amiot sell their delicious pastries, bagels, bialys, cookies, and granola at a handful of farmers markets, using whole grains, the best local butter (Straus!), and seasonal fruits and veggies. Clark and producer Michelle Marques get to sample a few of their creations on air and nearly die from happiness. Find Zweibel's Saturdays from 8:30-12:00 at the Healdsburg Farmers Market, Sundays from 9:00-1:30 at the Sebastopol Farmers Market, and Tuesdays from 1:00-6:00pm at the West County Community Farm CSA in Sebastopol. Follow them on Instagram at @zweibels_

 

Sonoma County Focus – Disabled American Veterans

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Host Michelle Marques talks with Matthew Jensen, DAV Life Member of Chapter 48 and Iraq War Combat Veteran, David Bailey, State Commander DAV Auxiliary, and Sonu Chandi, President of Chandi Hospitality and owner of many Mountain Mike's Pizza locations in the Bay Area. Our conversation today is about the challenges that veterans experience returning from combat and transitioning back to civilian life, and what the organization Disabled American Veterans does to support vets. The local Chapter 48 of DAV is establishing a Volunteer Transportation Network to get vets to their appointments. Learn more about how you can help by visiting dav48sonoma.org

Mountain Mike's Pizza will be hosting a fundraiser to support Disabled American Veterans on Wednesday, September 11th at their location on Santa Rosa Avenue (1150 Santa Rosa Avenue.) From 9:30am to 11am there will be an informal gathering for veterans, first responders, and their families and friends. There will be music, speakers, and organizations on site. Mountain Mike's is donating a portion of proceeds (eat in, take out, or delivery!) that day to Disabled American Veterans.

This show covers suicide and substance abuse - if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the suicide hotline at 988. You can also reach the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255.