The Sonoma Spiel
By Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau
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California’s Sonoma Wine Country is known as a feast for the senses - amazing food and wine, beautiful mountains and redwood forests, and charming small towns. Go deeper into the best of Sonoma Wine Country with the Sonoma Spiel, where we talk about what’s happening in and around Sonoma Valley with guests like farmers, chefs, wine makers, artists and interesting guest stars.
Plus, we answer YOUR questions about visiting California’s famed wine country during our recurring feature, ”We Get Questions.” Send us a question via email (info@sonomavalley.com) or tag us on one of our pages (From Facebook to IG to TikTok) and we might just answer your question
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Winter in Wine Country: Fairmont Sonoma’s Swiss Chalets & Hot Springs Magic
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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How to Feed 400 People in a Cave (and Other Sonoma Stories) with Chef Ari of Stella Kenwood
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Burgers, Brunch, and Mezcal Magic with Salvador Chavez of Picazo Café
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Sonoma Spiel: Craft Cocktails & Community with Liz Takeuchi-Krist of The Starling Sonoma
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Harvest, Homecoming & Highway 12 Winery with Paul Giusto
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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The Pumpkining! The Annual Pumpkin Spice Episode with Mark & Michelle
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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From Jazz to Circus: Inside the Green Music Center’s '25–'26 Lineup with Jacob Yarrow
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Dorothea Lange’s California, Revisited — SVMA’s Linda Keaton on art, migration & a world-premiere inside the museum
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Wrong intro, right guest! Matt Leffert from Jack London Park on museums, arts, poison oak & more!
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Angels with soiled faces: Great grapes don't grow in dirt! Sam Coturri of Winery Sixteen 600
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Walking the Plaza, sampling wine and tasty pairings: Renee ReBell with Gourmet Food & Wine Tours
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Super Bowl in Sonoma? World Cup in Kenwood? The Bay Area Host Committee Invites the World...
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Nick Ciccollela of Muscardini Cellars: Italian wines, live music & illicit mountain biking trails
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Down in The Laugh Cellar with Lisa Pidge: Wine Country comedy
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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The best chamber music festival in California? Liaising with Valley of the Moon Music Festival
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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The latest scoop: We scream for ice cream with Ramie from Sweet Scoops
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Return of the Mark: Late Night Wine Tasting in Sonoma with Mark Bodenhamer from Sonoma Chamber
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Sonoma County Artist Fred Parker and a lawyer walk into a podcast: An artist in Sonoma
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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You get a medal! You get a medal! Everyone gets a medal at the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon!
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May 29, 2025 |
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Spritz-O'Clock! Celebrating Sonoma 200 Years of Winemaking with Robyn Sebastiani
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May 21, 2025 |
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Vine Life: King of Wine Podcasts "Life Between The Vines" crashes the Sonoma Spiel
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May 07, 2025 |
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Free Summer Concerts in Sonoma: Rod Marymor Talks Sunday Performances on the Sonoma Plaza
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May 01, 2025 |
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Max Pond : Chocolate Maker and Football Coach Talks The Chocolate Cow and Friday Night Lights
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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A Bohemian in Sonoma: Daedalus Howell on alt-weeklies, live music, indy films and the news biz
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Sonoma in Style: Malia Anderson on fashion, style and the challenge of wine country casual
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Swimming in Sonoma Valley: Sonoma Splash talks cooling off, exercise, community and fun
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Maui in Sonoma: The Crossover Podcast Event of the Year!
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Almost spring! Steve Ledson on Kenwood, Ledson Winery, and not sleeping much
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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ACTION! Sonoma International Film Fest with Ginny Krieger
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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"My chateau is made of tin." Paul Giusto (Highway 12 Winery) on Sonoma Sips and winemaking
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Sonoma Speaker Series: Big Thoughts in a Little Town. Kathy Witkowicki Tells All
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Consider the Foodie: MFK Fisher, Celebrity Chefs, Crab Feasts and more with Clark Wolf
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Sonoma's Award-Winning Visitor Center Volunteers: Dennis & Diane
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Run from Napa to Sonoma with Gretchen! Half-marathons, wine in the plaza and coffee fiends
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Wellness in Sonoma: Lori Varsames tastes super juices; talks wine, wellness and coaching
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Moving slow, kinda confused, & reviewing the year: Sonoma Spiel year-end wrap up with Bob Taylor
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Water's for fighting: Photographer George Rose talks wine, water and his new book
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Hola Sonoma! Angie Sanchez talks Mexican handicrafts, chocolate crickets and the arts
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza 2024 - Review!
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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On the Sonoma Farm Trails with Carmen Snyder
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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¡Wepa! Boricua in Sonoma: Jose Luciano talks tips for Sonoma visitors & Puerto Rican cooking
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Talkin' bout K-pop Music: DJ Everest talks radio, first time voting and her amazing father
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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How do you like them apples? Cider in Sonoma with Rick from Pomme Cider Shop
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Susan Gorin Unfiltered: Some final thoughts and advice from outgoing County Supervisor
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Longer stays in Sonoma: Cemeteries of Wine Country with Carolyn Fulton
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Adopt a pet in Sonoma? Yes! Kittens and puppies and more! Jody Purdom from Pet's Lifeline tells all
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Lebanese Spread in Sonoma: Cristina Topham talks yacht chef life, French cooking and bad bosses
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Vintage Festival: Grape Stomping, Water-Fighting, Wine Tasting Celebration with Robyn Sebastiani
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Harvest time! Ryan Budlong and Bernie the Dog from St. Francis Winery in Sonoma
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Fall 2024- The Pumpkining! Mark Bodenhamer on Sonoma Harvest and Pumpkin Tossing
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Public has strong opinions about public art: Linda Keaton from Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Beer Pioneer: America's First Modern Microbrewery - Jane Zimmerman & New Albion Brewing Company
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Karina's Guide to the Springs: Where to eat, drink & have fun in "The Springs" of Sonoma Valley
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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No Clouds in the Sonoma Sky - Just Sonoma Balloons! Hot Air Ballooning in Wine Country
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Cassidy Ranch Farmers talk flowers, shrubs and tell Florida Man about clouds
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Laugh your pickle off: Lisa Pidge on comedy, pickleball and wine
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Gleaning for justice: Kelly Conrad talks Farm to Pantry in Sonoma
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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From Ohio to Sonoma: Broadway Performers Preview "Broadway in Sonoma" with Amy Miller and Tony Gonzalez
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Dash the Sloth! Plus Safari West Foundation with Classroom Safari
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May 30, 2024 |
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Talking Stars in the Valley of the Moon: Robert Ferguson Observatory's Stephanie Derammelaere
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May 15, 2024 |
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Mustafa has No Chill: Sonoma restaurants, hikes and adventures with NoChillMustafa
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Author's Festival Returns: Amy Tan, Doris Kearns Goodwin, David Grann et al in Sonoma talking ideas
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Natural Sonoma: Caitlin Cornwall on ecology, native plants, bad idea trees & waterfalls
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Some Blue Nun, a green valley and Laurel Glen Vineyards: Bettina Sichel
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Hello Girls! Maeve Smith directs musical theater, sells wine & talks World War One
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Exploring the trails of Cheese: The Straus Siblings (Vivian & Michael) talk the California Cheese Trail
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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I'm on a community... radio: KSVY at 20 years with James Marshall Berry and Bob Taylor
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Beau Bridges, chef Susan Feniger, Ethan Hawke, Luc Besson & Sonoma International Film Festival
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Cannabis in Wine Country: Van Solkov talks education, tours and agriculture
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Something's growing in Glen Ellen: Jeannie Perales of Sonoma Botanical Garden
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Trends start in San Francisco: Lynn Bruni-Perkins from SF Travel talks creativity, culture and The City
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Scream, chili, and pottery: Molly Spencer from Sonoma Community Center talks arts, wine and movies
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Mom took cooking classes, now he's cooking with fire: Ari Weiswasser of Glen Ellen Star in Sonoma Valley
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Fun is Her Middle Name (Legally!): Heidi Geffen from Tiddle E. Winks on Good Times, Yiddish & Tchotchkes
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Food Was a Better Fit: From New York Fashion to Sonoma Cuisine - Lauren Feldman, Valley Bar + Bottle
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Euphoria in Sonoma: Lisa Carlsson talks wellness in Sonoma
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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Jalisco to Sonoma and Napa : Amelia Moran Ceja on wine, cooking, family
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Jeweler in Sonoma: Margo Lowe of M. Lowe Jewelry talks baubles, bagels and Berkeley
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Best of Sonoma ”We Get Questions” - Redwoods, Dog-Friendly, Best Pizza & White Zinfandel
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Three wineries, one guy: Ryan Lely of Pangloss Cellars (and more)
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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On Beyond Sonoma: Kelly Bass Seibel tells tales from beyond the Island!
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Everything from E-I-E-I-O: Farm sanctuary Charlie’s Acres with Kaleigh Rhoades
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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When to join a wine club, and how I stopped writing about high school sports: Rob Lorenz of Talisman Wines
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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The Mayor, the Commissioner & the Algebra Teacher: Sandra Lowe talks her Sonoma
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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A Dream Wall in Sonoma: The Lodge at Sonoma, An Autograph Collection
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Best places to hike, camp and get outdoors: Brad Day of Weekend Sherpa in Sonoma Valley
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Kombucha, Organic Chef and Hot Springs: Lauren Kershner of Songbird Parlour in Glen Ellen
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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A murder at the laundry, stinky trees and rogue librarian : Jim Silverman of SonomaPlazaHistory.com
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Accidental Tour Leader: Howard Sapper of Pushpak Motors on History, Wine, Community & Music
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Arts Preview with Allison Coats -Music, museums and more
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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2023 Harvest & Vintage Festival Preview, Plus a Salami Toss: Laura McGilley & Bart Hansen
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Murder mystery in Sonoma! Author Bethany Browning’s ”Dead Spread” has tarot, a raven, a duck pond and a mystery
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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World’s Best Olive Oil: Kym Hough and Samantha Dorsey of McEvoy Ranch Olive Oil & Winery
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Eric Zivian & Nick Reeves: Valley of the Moon Music Festival Update
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Eaten by a crocodile and other made up stories about real histories: George Webber- Historian/Actor/Singer/Wine Expert
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Summer Cocktails in Sonoma: Amy & Fred Groth of Prohibition Spirits
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Talkin’ Juice: Highway 12 Winery’s Paul Giusto
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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You can reuse this podcast: Jana Wang from Refill Madness declares war on single-use plastic
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Father & son battle it out: Filmmaker George Dondero talks Sonoma movie ”War of the Wills”
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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An RV of Thespians in Baja Goes the Full Monty: Amy Miller talks Broadway Under the Stars
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Jun 05, 2023 |