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Vine & RiverAuthor: Russian Riverkeeper, hosted by Lenka Davis
Podcast Vine & River is hosted by wine director, author and Russian Riverkeeper board member, Lenka Davis. "Vine & River" aims to be a free educational resource for both the local and global farming community interested in water-sensitive, environmentally conscious farming. With this podcast, we are honoring the legacy of Paul Dolan, long-time Russian Riverkeeper board member and pioneer in Californias organic, biodynamic and regenerative viticulture movement. Paul was a voice of intelligence and reason, urging others to Farm Like the Planet Depends on It." Paul showed us that it is possible to employ farming practices that reduce the environmental pressure and pollution vineyards put on and in our rivers, and groundwater. He freely shared his expertise with the goal that farming better contributes to a better harvest and better environment. In this spirit, Russian Riverkeeper is starting a series of conversations with leading viticulturists and farmers on the confluence of viticulture and water. If you enjoy the podcast, please, consider donating at russianriverkeeper.org to help us fulfill our mission. Language: en Genres: Earth Sciences, Education, How To, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 9: Sam Bilbro of Idlewild
Episode 9
Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
In the 9th Vine and River episode, Lenka Davis talked to Sam Bilbro, the managing partner and winemaker of Idlewild Wines and Overshine, based in Healdsburg. Together, they explore the topics of growing up in the winemaking family and challenges and rewards of growing Piemontese varieties in Sonoma County. Sam opens up about his farming philosophy and practices, which can be summed up as non-dogmatic, soil-health-forward.









