Bocce, Pizza, Wine …

Bob and Sandy Comstock have been selling grapes for over a decade. But they always wanted their own tasting room. So in August 2015, they opened a nice, expansive facility and tasting room, debuting their own wine label at the same time.  Complete with an outdoor pizza oven and bocce ball court, visitors can book blending seminars and sessions with winemaker Chris Russi.  The Insider caught up with Russi, like many winemakers, was happy to do the Insider Quiz.  For future enjoyable events check out their website.

What was last night’s dinner? BBQ’d wild salmon, blistered & salted padrone peppers, & avocado/gruyere, butterleaf salad

Favorite drink? Maté in the morning, cider in the afternoon, wine in the evening

Favorite dining spot in Sonoma and why? Campo Fina.  Great Italian food, fun atmosphere/people

Favorite music?  Still the Grateful Dead

Favorite thing about living and working in Sonoma?  The beautiful environmental diversity

Any brush with celebrity?  Tony Romo & Jimmy Kimmel were here in Healdsburg a couple months ago

What makes a great winery? Cleanliness is important, but the enthusiastic people who work here make it always fun and entertaining.  A positive environment promotes quality

Final thoughts?  Sonoma county living is still keeping that grey off my head