In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Palmer Emmitt, Owner/Winemaker at Emmitt-Scorsone Wines.
About Palmer Emmitt
Palmer followed a series of passions in his life that ultimately led him to wine. A world-class alpine skier in his youth, Palmer competed in NCAA Division I for Bowdoin College and continued his skiing career post-college on the international level racing all over the world. Next he pursued a passion for filmmaking, attaining a Master of Arts degree from NYU-Tisch School of the Arts, and later moving to Hollywood to embark on a ten-year career in feature film production. During that time Palmer pursued another of his passions in his spare time – wine – taking sommelier courses at night to receive advanced certification with distinction from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). Eventually wine surpassed film as Palmer’s chief passion and he transitioned full time to the wine business, inspired in no small part by his introduction to Michael Scorsone a few years earlier by a mutual friend of theirs. Palmer moved to wine country in 2011 to attend Sonoma State University’s Wine MBA program, and a few months later Michael said, “Hey, do you want to make some wine together?” And here we are…
About Emmitt Scorsone Wines
Emmitt-Scorsone Winegrowers is a boutique Sonoma County winery founded by winemakers Palmer Emmitt and Michael Scorsone, who produce handcrafted wines under the Judge Palmer, Domenica Amato, and Emmitt-Scorsone labels. Based in Healdsburg along the Russian River, the winery is known for its small-lot, minimally interventionist approach, sourcing fruit from sustainably farmed, family-owned vineyards throughout Sonoma and Napa counties. Their portfolio ranges from classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietals to Rhône and Italian-inspired wines like Grenache, Barbera, Falanghina, and Sangiovese, reflecting both California tradition and old-world influences. The pair are especially passionate about authentic, food-friendly wines and hands-on winemaking, with many wines fermented using native yeast and produced unrefined and unfiltered.
And finally, Virginie and Karissa share their Tuesday Night wine picks!