“The Good Stuff” with Sonoma County Winegrowers on KSRO 103.5 & 96.9FM / 1350AM is Sonoma County’s newest talk show for all things wine, vineyards and farming. Hosted by Virginie Boone, long-time wine critic and writer, who brings her wealth of knowledge, hands-on experience and behind-the-scenes access to the Sonoma County wine industry, it will also feature Co-Host Karissa Kruse, President & CEO of Sonoma County Winegrowers. Inspired by Kruse’s 2022 TEDxSonomaCounty talk called “Drink the Good Stuff,” the show hopes to capture the joy, comradery and sense of community that makes Sonoma County such a special place to grow, make and enjoy wine. Episodes will dive deep into the stories and personalities that make Sonoma County both rich in history and innovative, inviting Sonoma County’s top winemakers, grape growers, chefs, sommeliers and more to dive into topics both serious and fun.

This pre-recorded show will air on KSRO 103.5 & 96.9FM / 1350AM every Saturday from 1 pm – 2 pm.

The Good Stuff

The Good Stuff – Taylor Serres of Serres Ranch


In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Taylor Serres, Company Director and Winemaker at Serres Ranch. Taylor’s family goes back generations in Sonoma Valley,

The Good Stuff – Tucker Taylor of Kendall-Jackson


In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Tucker Taylor, Director of Culinary Gardens for Kendall-Jackson at Jackson Family Wines. Tucker was always interested in

The Good Stuff – Amy Gutierrez (Amy G)


In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Amy Gutierrez, award-winning broadcaster and author, about wine, baseball, and enjoying the Good Stuff! Amy G recently

The Good Stuff – Samantha Cole-Johnson


In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Samantha Cole-Johnson, Senior Editor US for Jancis Robinson. Sam shares her path to becoming a wine writer.

The Good Stuff – Sommelier Education and Outreach


In this episode of The Good Stuff presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Jenny Hemmer, Executive Director of Guild Somm and Sommelier and Wine Educator Rachel Thralls with Sonoma County