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Katarina Bonde, Owner and Winemaker at West Wines

Jul 11, 2024

Episode 205

Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

 

Today we are joined by Katarina Bonde, the owner and winemaker of West Wines. She reveals how she transitioned from a background in music and software to winemaking and shares unique experiences like harvest walks and library tastings at West Wines, fostering a sense of community in Dry Creek Valley.

Two(!) wines of the day:

West Wines Crest Cuveé & West Wines 2022 Viognier

Fast Five:

 Richard's Summer Dessert!

-Peaches
-Butter (or plant milk works too)
-Brown sugar
-Cinnamon
-Salted Pistachios

Cut peaches in half, take out pit
Whisk butter, cinnamon and sugar into a paste. 
Roughly chop pistachios
Dredge the peaches in the paste
Place on  hot grill, flat side down first, char for about a minute and a half 
Flip them over, put the rest of the paste on the charred half, cook for another minute and a half 
Once plated, sprinkle with salted pistachios

Potential sixth ingredient: Vanilla ice cream! Or coconut bliss ice cream :) 

 

Links:

https://westwines.com/

Sponsor:

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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