Show Notes
In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Gail Dutton, matriarch of the Dutton family, and Mel Sanchietti, third generation farmer. Gail and her husband Warren met Mel as young farmers and formed a lifelong friendship. We hear stories of what farming was like in the 1960s (lots of French Prunes!) and how each family transitioned to grapes. Mel had a 35-year career with Korbel Winery as vice president of vineyard operations, and his son Mark is caring on the Sanchietti farming tradition. Gail’s sons and grandchildren continue the farming legacy with Dutton Ranch, Dutton Estate and Dutton-Goldfield. And finally, Virginie and Karissa share their Tuesday Night wine picks.
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