"The Good Stuff" - Episode 38: Sommelier Experience

In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk with Rachel Thralls, Sommelier and Wine Educator for Sonoma County Winegrowers, and Wanda Cole-Nicholson, Advanced Sommelier and 3rd year returning sommelier for the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience. These talented women chat about the role of sommeliers in communicating all aspects of a wine to their audience, be it customers at a restaurant, television viewers, or fellow somms. Wanda talks about her experience in various roles as a sommelier and her love for learning more about wine. They also chat about their experiences meeting grape growers at the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience and how vital that is to get a full picture of the terroir of Sonoma County and its multiple AVAs. Rachel and Wanda talk about pairing lesser known varietals with sweet and savory snack foods, as well as a lightning pairing challenge round with Virginie and Karissa. And finally, Virginie and Karissa share their Tuesday Night wine picks.