This week, hosts Karissa Kruse and Virginie Boone are joined by mother-and-son duo Sharon Pastori and Paolo Pastori-Ng — a family deeply rooted in Alexander Valley with more than a century of farming history in Sonoma County.

Sharon reflects on her upbringing on the family ranch — from harvesting prunes, apples, and pears to her father planting the family’s first vineyards in the 1970s. Today, Paolo carries that legacy forward, farming alongside his wife while raising their young twins on the property.

A conversation about legacy, family, and the future of Sonoma County farming you won’t want to miss!

This week, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse welcome Tyler Flowers, Senior Relationship Manager at American AgCredit and Sonoma County winegrower.

Tune in as Tyler shares his deep roots in agriculture — from growing up on his family’s 200-year-old cattle farm in Mississippi to building a career in agricultural finance and finding his way to Sonoma County’s wine industry.

Tune in as Lisa shares her journey into winemaking — from growing up in Sonoma County, to discovering her passion for wine while living abroad, and ultimately returning home to join the team at Benziger, where she has helped craft wines at the renowned biodynamic estate since 1999.

In this episode, Lisa reflects on the power of mentorship, the artistry behind great winemaking, and the importance of growing grapes that truly express the character of the land.