Stories poured & shared from wine country.
A live podcast hosted by Larry Van Aalst, Michael Haney, and Chef Dustin Valette — bringing you the vintners, chefs, and tastemakers shaping Sonoma County, one bottle at a time.
George & Lee Martinelli Jr. of Martinelli Winery: Generations of Russian River Valley Winemaking
On this week’s Vine, Wine & Dine, live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, we welcome George and Lee Martinelli Jr. of Martinelli Winery. With roots in California dating back to the 1880s, the Martinelli family has built a lasting legacy of farming and winemaking in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. We’ll explore the family’s history, its renowned vineyard sites, and the traditions carried forward through generations while tasting three wines: the 2023 Zio Tony Ranch Chardonnay, 2024 Moonshine Ranch Pinot Noir, and 2024 Giuseppe & Luisa Zinfandel. Chef Dustin Valette pairs the wines with an exceptional menu featuring Charred Octopus, Ahi Tuna Tartare, Confit Beef Cheek Lumaconi, and 14-Day Dry-Aged Flannery Beef.
1 Oct 2026
Erik Miller & Randy Peters of Kokomo Winery: Dry Creek Zinfandel, Family Farming & Wine
On this week’s Vine, Wine & Dine, live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, we welcome Erik Miller, owner and winemaker of Kokomo Winery, and Randy Peters, winery partner and fourth-generation Dry Creek Valley grower. Erik founded Kokomo in 2004, while Randy brings generations of local farming experience to the partnership. We’ll explore their winemaker-grower relationship, the story behind Kokomo and the character of Dry Creek Valley while tasting two Zinfandels: the 2025 Breaking Bread Pét-Nat Zinfandel and 2024 Kokomo Pauline’s Vineyard Zinfandel. Both wines are paired with dishes from The Matheson, including Fresh Burrata & Spicy Coppa, Confit Beef Cheek Lumaconi and Lamb.
17 Sept 2026
John “LJ” Stewart of The Matheson: Signature Cocktails, Rooftop Pizzas & Healdsburg Flavor
On this week’s Vine Wine & Dine, live from The Matheson in Healdsburg, we welcome John “LJ” Stewart, bar manager and lead mixologist at The Matheson. LJ shares the inspiration behind the restaurant’s seasonal, ingredient-driven cocktail program as we taste three signature drinks: the Modern Margarita, Sky Lantern, and Side Peas, paired with pizzas from Roof 106, The Matheson’s rooftop bar and pizzeria. We’ll also highlight Healdsburg Crush, the annual October wine tasting benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin and bringing together more than 60 wineries.
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