Wine Road Podcast - Episode 246 - Janae Franicevic / Sunce Winery

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Welcome to Wine Road with hosts Marci Gordon and Beth Costa. Thanks to Ron Rubin for supporting the podcast.

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Special thanks to River Road Family Vineyards and Winery for their support. Explore their wines at RiverRoadVineyards.com.

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Episode 246 features Janae Franicevic from Sunce Winery.

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Janae introduces Sunce's 2021 Pinot Noir, made from estate-grown clone 777.

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Sunce Winery is a backyard winery on Olivet Road, Santa Rosa, with a vineyard planted in 1998.

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Janae shares the story of buying and transforming the property into a winery.

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Starting a winery required risk, passion, and resourcefulness.

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Janae emphasizes her role in building the business, pioneering direct-to-consumer sales and wine clubs.

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Sunce produces small-lot wines, including single-clone Pinots and diverse varietals.

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The tasting room offers a global wine experience, featuring unique varietals like Dornfelder and Teran.

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Sunce's adaptability allows them to thrive in a challenging wine economy.

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Wine remains a comforting tradition, especially in changing times.

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Janae highlights the importance of barrel tasting as a tradition and business cornerstone.

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Sunce offers flexible futures purchases, starting at three bottles.

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Barrel tasting supports wineries and growers while offering customers exclusive wines at a discount.

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Barrel tasting allows customers to experience wine's development and connect with its story.

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Janae stresses the importance of wineries supporting each other during challenging times.

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Visit Sunce for barrel tasting, charcuterie, and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Barrel tasting is March 7-8. Don't miss it!

Links from today:

River Road Family Vineyards

Sunce Winery