This week, hosts Karissa and Virginie sit down with Katie Ambrosi, Executive Director of Wine Road, to talk about her roots in Healdsburg and her journey through Sonoma County’s wine and hospitality industry.

Tune in as Katie reflects on growing up in Healdsburg, her path in the wine industry from Heck Estates to Wilson Family Wines, and now her new role leading Wine Road into its 50th anniversary year. She also shares what’s ahead, including the 28th annual Wine & Food Affair this November.

This week, hosts Karissa and Virginie sit down with Taylr Cuneo of Hamel Family Wines to hear about her unconventional path into the wine industry and the experiences that shaped her along the way.

From business school in Chicago to culinary school, Taylr has brought together her love of food, hospitality, wine, and agriculture to her career. Tune in as she shares how her passion for cooking began at a young age, the lessons she’s learned through the “school of life” in the wine industry, and what drew her to Hamel’s thoughtful approach to farming, winemaking, and hospitality.

This week, hosts Karissa and Virginie sit down with Mike Bailey, Global Director of High Value & Small Acre Crops at John Deere, to explore how technology, innovation, and relationships are shaping the future of agriculture.

Tune in as Mike shares his passion for helping farmers tackle real-world challenges, the importance of understanding growers’ needs, and how pilot programs in Sonoma County are bringing new solutions into the vineyard to advance the future of winegrowing. Don’s miss this episode to hear how collaboration between growers and innovators is helping shape what’s next for our industry!