In this episode of "The Good Stuff" presented by the Sonoma County Winegrowers, hosts Virginie Boone and Karissa Kruse talk to Kevin Bersofsky, Owner and winemaker of Montagne Russe Wines, and Steve Sangiacomo, Third Generation Winegrower and Partner at Sangiacomo Family Vineyards and Winery, about the Petaluma Gap and the upcoming Wind to Wine Festival on August 8th-10th! 

Kevin’s path to winemaking was anything but typical. After earning a mechanical engineering degree from Cornell and designing makeup tanks for Estée Lauder, he found himself drawn to the world of wine- and soon after, faced with a surprise visit from the ATF, ABC, and Napa DA for his garage winemaking operation. That wild start gave way to Montagne Russe Wines, named after the French word for roller coaster- a fitting metaphor for his journey. Today, Kevin crafts expressive Syrah and Pinot Noir in the Petaluma Gap and has even blended his love of music into the experience with Vino & Vinyls, a record shop tucked inside his Healdsburg tasting room, featuring over 2,000 records.

Steve Sangiacomo, meanwhile, represents the next generation of one of Sonoma County’s most respected farming families. Having grown up working the vineyards, Steve now co-leads operations across 1,600 acres and supplies grapes to more than 70 top wineries. From early morning frost protection runs to launching the Sangiacomo Family Wines label, Steve brings deep-rooted passion and strategic vision to the Petaluma Gap and beyond. 

Together, Kevin and Steve offer a dynamic look at the Petaluma Gap's evolution, terroir, and collaborative spirit.  

And finally, Virginie and Karissa share their Tuesday Night wine picks!