Wine Road: The Wine, When & Where of Sonoma County (Wine Road)
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| 11 Jan 2024 | Shane McAnelly, Excecutive Chef at Dry Creek Kitchen | 00:15:52 | |
Episode 192 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
We recieved a call from the very talented and busy Shane McAnelly, the Executive Chef at Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg. He gave us some insight on what brought him back to Sonoma County, and how the local farms and seasons dictate the menu. Come and visit Shane and maybe see Beth and Marcy enjoying the local fare!
Fast Five - Larry Willis from The Gables Wine Country Inn Cloud Souffle 2 eggs 2 tbsp cheddar 1 tbsp tomato 1 tbsp shallot Cream/butter (just a splash) Let eggs come to room temp, separate whites/yolks Sautee tomato and shallot in a little olive oil Put whites in a mixer (beater attachment preferred) with some salt Grab an oven-safe ramekin and coat the inside with some cooking spray and a small sprinkle of flour Spoon about half the egg white into ramekin and make indentation that is big enough to hold egg yolk and tomato/shallot - scoop the tomato/shallot mixture into the indentation, then put egg yolks over the mixture, then the cheddar, then splash of cream/butter, then top with the remaining egg whites Put in 400 degree oven for 12 minutes - serve with toast - you can make this on your own or get it at the Gables! Links: https://www.wineroad.com/events/winelovewinetrail/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits:
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| 29 Sep 2022 | Lynn Fritz Owner, Lynmar Estate Winery | 00:35:05 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 159
Episode 159 | Lynn Fritz Owner, Lynmar Estate Winery
Lynn Fritz is living his passion and tells us about the many splendors of the Lynmar Estate, being a steward of the land, and his philosophy behind building a community around people and place. Plus he shares a bottle of the 2018 Lynmar Pinot Noir from Quail Hill Vineyard. Our Fast Five Recipe is Ahi Poke form Carole Shelton. Wine of the Day: 2018 Lynmar Pinot Noir, Quail Hill Vineyard Fast Five Recipe: Ahi Poke from Carol Shelton Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:00 Wine of the Day – 2018 Lynmar Pinot Noir form Quail Hill Vineyard. A great vintage made with14 clones of Pinot. It’s Light and opulent with a dense fruity nose, and lingering finish. Like a chord! 5:22 Lynn’s philosophy on the perfect size business and the growth or (non-growth) of Lynmar which is kept at a 12-15,000 case level to keep it optimal for quality and service. 7:28 Seeking harmony in all aspects of the business and the winery food and wine program. Beth feels it’s a spiritual place at Lynmar. 9:30 Lynmar serving 4 course lunches and have expended the gardens that include the edible gardens with heirloom varieties used by the chefs for the food pairings. Carrying on the Luther Burbank torch. 13:40 Winery started after Lynn sought a peaceful getaway from San Francisco in the country and found the ideal spot in Sebastopol. Originally sold the grapes grown on the property then started making their own wine. 17:09 It’s all about community at Lynmar-- the customers and the winery personnel and the extended community of families they encompass. 19:00 Sonoma County has a certain something, a vitality and abundance that makes the area special. 20:45 Lynmar making Balsamic vinegar now for over 22 years. 22:33 Beautiful guesthouse, The Bliss house on the property for use of Wine Club members and families. 24:20 Fast Five Recipe –Ahi Poke– From Carol Shelton of Carol Shelton Wines 27:27 All winery workers are full time employees which gives Lynmar great control over harvest and are ready to go when the pick date is chosen. Makes for a calm and orderly harvest. 30:00 ONE MORE THING—Wine and Food Affair tickets are now on sale! And No Reservations needed this year! Links Credits: | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Lucas Meeker, Co-Owner and Winemaker at The Meeker Vineyard | 00:37:19 | |
Episode 197 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Lucas Meeker, Co-Owner and Winemaker at The Meeker Vineyard Lucas Meeker of The Meeker Vineyards joined us in the studio today and he shared their unique winemaking process that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. He talked about the diverse range of wines they produce and chatted with us about their wine club and immersive tasting experiences. This episode not only offers a glimpse into Meeker Vineyards' ethos and passion but also invites listeners to understand the philosophy and commitment behind every bottle they create. Wines of the Day: The Meeker Vineyard: Pop Punk # 7 Rosé of Zinfandel Pét Nat "Type Two Fun" Red Blend Fast Five: Glen from Emeritus Vinegar Add ingredients to taste, and the longer you let it sit/meld together the yummier it is! Links: https://www.emeritusvineyards.com/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits:
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| 29 Jun 2023 | Larry Willis, Owner and Inkeeper of The Gables Inn | 00:25:30 | |
Episode 178 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 178 | Larry Willis - Innkeeper and Owner of The Gables Inn Larry Willis shares the history of his Inn, and the ins-and-outs of being an Innkeeper with his wife Pam. We also chat about the yummy foods and wonderful experiences to be had at thier inn. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery Wine of the day: Ron Rubin Winery 2021 Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet 2:14 All about the Gables Inn! 6:15 We learn about how Larry and his wife Pam get into the Inkeeping business 8:35 The building has been an inn since the late 80s 11:14 Not everyone that comes to Sonoma County comes for wineries - there’s so much to our county to see and experience! 15:33 FAST Five with Jim Rickards 17:18 Bed and *BREAKFAST* - we get to hear about the yummy foods that they prepare at the Inn 21:19 Pam and Larry were made for the innkeeper life! 22:28 July 8th is the Wine Road Summer Wine Trail! Get tickets on our website! 22:59 The best way to get in touch with Pam and Larry is through their website - www.thegablesinn.com, but you’re also welcome to call 707-585-7777
FAST FIVE Ingredients Wine Country Lamb Chops - By Christine C. 1. Lamb Chops 3 oz Try it paired with Zinfandel :) Links Sponsored by: Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 04 Nov 2021 | Healdsburg Happenings with Brooke Ross Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel Trio | 00:23:40 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 137
Episode 137 | Healdsburg Happenings with Brooke Ross Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel Trio Brooke tells us all about what's new and happening at the Hotel Trio and all around Healdsburg. Plus she shares her "Can't Miss" list of places while we sip on our Wine of the Day -- the the delightful Porter Creek Vineyards 2020 Rose.
Wine of the Day – 2020 Porter Creek Vineyards Rose Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:30 Brooke tells us what’s new at Hotel Trio and the latest openings in Healdsburg, including The Matheson, Little Saint and the newly renovated Madrona Manor. 10:30 Wine of the Day 2020 Porter Creek Vineyards Rose 13:37 Send Beth an email about your favorite spots along the wine road. 14:10 Brooke’s shares her “can’t miss” places to take her friends in the three valleys 17:15 New shops in downtown Healdsburg 20:11 Wine Word of the Day—Concentrated 21:20 Follow Wine Road on Instagram and Facebook for ideas of what to do on your visit. 21:40 Send a note to Ron Rubin at -- www.ronrubinwinery.com/contactus 22:00 Check out the Stay Healdsburg Instagram for all things Healdsburg.
Links Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 24 Aug 2023 | Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin from Sip, Sip, Hooray! Podcast | 00:36:33 | |
Episode 182 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 182 | Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin from Sip, Sip, Hooray! Podcast Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery This week we have had the absolute pleasure to host Mary Babbit and Mary Orlin (the Marys!) from Sip, Sip, Hooray Podcast! We learn how their wine journey led them from an Emmy-Award winning TV show "In Wine Country" to their own podcast, Sip, Sip Hooray! Cheers!
Links: Sponsored by: Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 19 Sep 2024 | Ed Morris, Winemaker and Cooper at River Road Family Vineyards & Winery | 00:32:18 | |
Episode 210 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Today, we were joined by Ed Morris, the winemaker at River Road Family Vineyards & Winery! He shared insights into his innovative oak program, deepening our understanding of the winemaking process and how it harmonizes with nature. We also explored the Blue Bin product line, wines in 100% recycled bottles, highlighting their environmental benefits and ability to maintain the wine's quality - this reflects on both the artistry of winemaking and the significance of sustainability, presented through the lens of River Road Family Vineyards.
Fast Five: Leo from Leo Steen Wines Slice & Spice (BBQ Eggplant Roll-Ups) 1 Eggplant - Sliced thin, (with a mandolin, preferably) and then dried off, and salted to your preference
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| 26 May 2022 | Kathy Harsbarger, Director DTC, Jeff Cohn Cellars | 00:28:15 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 150 Episode 150 | Kathy Harsbarger, Director DTC, Jeff Cohn Cellars Kathy Harsbarger, Director DTC, Jeff Cohn Cellars tells about the history of Jeff Cohn Cellars, the tasting room experience and what types of wine you may enjoy there. Our Wine of the Day is 2002 Jeff Cohn Cellars 2018 Maggie’s Vineyard Zinfandel. Fast Five Recipe, Spätzle from Chef Tom Mulligan at Spoonbar in Healdsburg.
Wine of the Day: Jeff Cohn Cellars 2018 Maggie’s Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley Book of the Day: On California: Napa to Nebbiolo—Wine Tales from the Golden State Fast Five: Spätzle from Chef Tom Mulligan at Spoonbar in Healdsburg. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:55 Wine of the day--Jeff Cohn Cellars 2018 Maggie’s Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, a special wine from a special vieyard. 2:51 New tasting room in Healdsburg opened a year ago across from Hotel Les Mars and Little Saint. 6:37 Tasting experience at Jeff Cohn Cellars, small production winery with Rhone centric portfolio and select Zinfandels. It’s a “Yummy experience.” And you will often meet the winemaker himself on the weekends. 11:25 Tasting room hours 11-6 Friday Saturday and Sunday. Tasting by appointment and walk-ins, options and experience include red and white wine flights or by the glass. 16:30 Fast Five Recipe – Spätzle from Chef Tom Mulligan at Spoonbar in Healdsburg. Ingredients: Directions: 21:50 Book of the Day— On California: Napa to Nebbiolo—Wine Tales from the Golden State. The extraordinary story of Californian wine told in essays by celebrated wine writers and winemakers. 23:45 New on the website, the shopping cart is back in business for all sorts of wine road merchandise. Details on the new Wine Road Insider club is also live on the website. Check it out! 26:45 SPECIAL OFFER – WRD10 Promo Code for 10% off wine! Tell ‘em you heard it on the Wine Road Podcast or use the promo code on the website. Links Email: Reservations@jeffchoncellars.com Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | Dr. Henry Barham from Vinotastr | 00:24:50 | |
Episode 185 Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Episode 185 | Dr. Henry Barham from Vinotastr Have you ever been stumped as to what kind of wine you should try? Or maybe you’re not sure of what kind of wine you might even *like*? Dr. Henry Barham and his team have developed a system of test strips that help you figure out what you’re most likely to enjoy when it comes to wine! Beth is our on-air tester and we get to see how it goes for her! :)
https://riverroadvineyards.com/ Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 12 May 2022 | Dan Teldeschi, Owner F. Teldeschi Wines with Bobby Terrano | 00:31:14 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 149
Episode 149 | Dan Teldeschi, Owner F. Teldeschi Wines with Bobby Terrano Dan Teldeschi and Bobby Terrano join us for a fun filled conversation about the wines of F.Teldeschi and how they both came to be in the wine business. Wine of the Day 2002 F.Teldeschi Petite Sirah. Fast Five recipe: Barbecued Tri Tip from Jason Robinson of Ehret Family Winery
Wine of the Day: 2002 F.Teldeschi Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley Book of the Day: Wine: A Tasting Course from Grape to Glass by Marnie Old Fast Five: Barbecued Tri Tip from Jason Robinson from Ehret Family Winery Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES 1:20 Wine of the day F. Teldeschi 2002 Petite Sirah from the home ranch. Simply gorgeous wine released in 2012. Dan’s father is on the label. 4:10 Dan grew up working in the vineyards pruning and grafting, and budding with his father and then got hired in the lab at another winery, but continued to work with his father in the vineyards and then got in to winemaking. 5:43 The F. Teldeschi winery and tasting room is in Dry Creek at intersection by the Dry Creek General Store. 7:15 Dan explains the grafting and the intricate and hard work of the budding process. 11:00 Fast Five Recipe – Barbecued Tri Tip from Jason Robinson of Ehret Family Winery Ingredients: Directions: Start by searing the meat over direct heat on each side then move over to the indirect part of the grill. Leave it there for 10-15 minutes. Then place the tri tip in a foil lined ice chest and let it sit in the “hot box” for 20 minutes to redistribute the juices in the meat. And when you cut into it it’s incredibly juicy. Pair with Ehret Family Merlot, Zinfandel, or Sauvignon Blanc! 15:00 What to expect at the winery –first call for an appointment so Dan and Bobby will be there to welcome you and take you through the wines including Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and occasionally Valdiguie, the Dorian Gray of grapes. 20:00 Expect a fun time with lots of stories when you visit the tasting room to try the 22:15 SPECIAL OFFER Mention you heard this on the podcast and call or email the winery-- Dan is offering the 2001 and 1999 Petite Sirah at $30 a bottle (retail $60) By the case at $25, and Two cases $20 a bottle – Jump on this awesome offer! Call or email Dan and mention the Wine Road podcast to get this offer—Dan Teldeschi: ftw@digitalpath.net 24:24 New link on the Wine Road website for wines that have won Awards. Click on the link for Award Winning wines. 25:00 Dan’s wine won first place-- Best Zinfandel at the 2019 Dry Creek Vineyards event that is open exclusively to winemaker’s only. It’s super legit to be honored by your winemaking peers! 28:00 Call and go visit Dan and Bobby for a great time and some great wine. The website has all the family history and available wines. ForYouWines.com Links F. Teldeschi Winery / ForYouWines Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | Tom Lutz Founder and Inventor of the Repour Wine Saver | 00:29:51 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 139
Episode 139 | Tom Lutz Founder and Inventor of the Repour Wine Saver While we sip on some Alexander Valley Rose of Sangiovese, our guest Tom, tells us about the light bulb moment that led to his invention of the Repour and how the clever device works. We round out the show with our wine word of the day and have a very wine related item of the day—a wine advent calendar that’s wine related for the entire month!
Wine of the Day – Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Rose of Sangiovese Wine Item of the Day – The WineAdvent-ure Wine Advent Calendar Wine Word of the Day – Dusty Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:55 Wine of the Day The Alexander Valley Vineyard Rose of Sangiovese 2020 1:42 How we met Tom and how the Repour works to preserve wine. 5:30 Tom’s light bulb moment of invention for the Repour. 11:30 Tom’s spots likes to visit when he is in Sonoma County?? Never mentioned the places 15:09 Want to try the RePour? The first five listeners that email Beth beth@wineroad.com will get a free five pack of RePours to try. 15:49 The Wine Advent-ure Wine Advent calendar—24 half bottles to count down to Christmas. It’s awesome! 19:19 Wine Word of the Day—Dusty! 20:19 New Winery member at Ehret Family Wines 21:19 Check out the website for featured Wine Road members of the week. 23:30 Letters from listeners –we love them! Keep them coming and we may read yours on the show. 25:00 Vineyards that offer hiking in the vineyards – Acorn, Balletto, Capo Creek, Jordan, West Wines all have hikes by reservation or offer self guided tours. Check the Wine Road website for more details. 28:00 Got a question? Send an email to Beth and she will get you the answer.
Links Wine Adventure Advent Calendar Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | Craig Colagrossi, Owner & Winemaker Colagrossi Wines | 00:25:38 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 146 Episode 146 | Craig Colagrossi, Owner & Winemaker Colagrossi Wines We chat with Craig about his wine program focusing on Italian varietals and what’s new and upcoming at Colagrossi Wines on Artisan Alley in Windsor. Plus our Fast Five recipe from Jesse Malvesti of David Coffaro Wines.
Wine of the Day: Colagrossi 2021 Ribolla Gialla Fast Five: Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze Paired with David Coffaro Wine Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:52 Wine of the Day- Ribolla Gialla, an Italian varietal from the Friuli Region in Northeastern Italy. Simply delicious! Bethy Beth likes it too! 3:10 What’s new at the winery in the Colagrossi portfolio including a Sparkling Rosé di Sangiovese. (Wow!) Sparkling is so versatile and pairs with everything. In the pipeline is Aglianico, a red wine grape variety native to southern Italy and Montepulciano, a red grape grown widely in central Italy, both coming this summer. Also new is La Catola, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. 7:22 Fast Five Recipe – Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze from Jesse Malvesti of David Coffaro Winery. Ingredients: Directions: Pre-heat oven to 375. Place salmon on a baking sheet. In a small bowl mix all other ingredients together. Spoon half the mixture over the salmon in an even layer. Place in oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and spoon the remaining mixture over the salmon and put back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes till done and fish flakes easily. That’s it! Pair with David Coffaro Dry Creek Pinot Noir. 10:30 Craig started blending seminars for customs to make their own blend of wine that they can take home. Colagrossi Zoom events are big fun. Check out upcoming events on the website. 13:52 Artisan Alley a beverage collective in Windsor has a two wineries, a cider maker, a distiller, and a brew pub. Third Friday a monthly event, from 5-8 pm, starting up again in April. 17:01 Lots going on in Windsor plan a visit to this dynamic area, The South West corner is the Beverage District. 18:01 Craig got started with winemaking working with Carole Shelton—an icon in the wine industry. 20:20 Hours at the winery are by appointment on weekends – but call or drop by if you are in the area. 21:15 Wineries are still taking reservations but most are allowing walk-ins if they have room, so stop by. 22:33 Tastings with Craig usually include some barrel tasting too since the tasting room is in the barrel room. Links Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits:
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| 15 Mar 2021 | Craig Colagrossi of Colagrossi Wines | 00:17:53 | |
Craig Colagrossi, Colagrossi Wines Craig Colagrossi of Colagrossi Wines joins us to talk about the life of a winemaker in time of covid, Zoom tasting success, finding a niche in Italian varietals, and his new outdoor tasting lounge.
SHOW NOTES 1:11 Day in the life of a winemaker, it’s always something! When one thing goes wrong it’s a domino effect. Wine is 80% logistics! 3:55 Wine of the Day 2018 Colagrossi Barbera Moon Mountain Ranch 5:15 Zoom tasting packages – features two Colagrossi 2018 Barbera’s and the 2019-barrel samples with local cheese from Valley Ford Creamery and crackers for a fun interactive experience. Learn a little and taste a little and meet new wine lovers. 8:44 Tasting Tent -- Colagarssi has a new outdoor tasting lounge tent and fire pit and comfy seating makes for a relaxed tasting session. Look for the tan terracotta tent! 11:00 Appointment only tastings make for a more leisurely ad personalized tasting experience. 12:00 Craig is focusing on niche in Italian varietals. 14:25 Where does the time go? We are busier than ever? Make taking some time out a priority. 15:30 Call Craig at 707-529-5459 for details on Zoom tasting and reservations to taste in person. Links Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/
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| 18 May 2023 | Rebecca Germolus, Wine Marketing Maven, Writer for Along the Wine Road Blog | 00:33:05 | |
Episode 175 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 175 | Rebecca Germolus, Wine Marketing Maven, Writer for Along the Wine Road Blog Today we chat with Rebecca Germolus, the author of our Along the Wine Road Blog and learn about her unique history regarding wine, and how she came to Sonoma County Wine of the Day: Pedroncelli 2021 Rosé Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
2:55 Rebecca does marketing and writing for wineries in addition to our blog! 8:57 We learn Rebecca’s story about how she went from Library Science to Wine. 12:38 Pedroncelli Winery Shout-out! 13:34 Along the Wine Road topics vary - from history stories to learning about how to plan your trip to visit Sonoma County. 14:20 Making Restaurant Wine lists- a fun job, but challenging! 16:08 Tasting notes are divisive, but she believes that they’re necessary! 19:56 Wine tasting and and conveying the different notes isn’t easy. 20:31 Fast Five - Tiann Lordan Hartford Family Winery - Braaibroodjie - grilled sandwich 24:31 Tasting notes take a lot of time and energy, but without them Wineries are missing out on great sales opportunities. 26:05 When Rebecca helps someone plan a trip (and she uses the Wine Road website to find the kind of wine that they like) she looks for the wineries that offer the most information 29:26 Rebecca wants everyone to know that Sonoma County is the Disneyland of Wine! (Or the Tilt-a-Whirl) 29:58 Appointment only is no more! (Mostly) Walk-ins Welcome! There are about 60 wineries that belong to the Wine Road that are happy to welcome you 31:16 Wine Road Insider! Check this out on https://www.wineroad.com/insider-perks-privileges/ Fast Five - Tiann Lordan from Hartford Family Winery - Braaibroodjie Ingredients: 1. Bread (sourdough is yummy) He would pair this with a Pinot Noir maybe one from the Sonoma Coast with some spice and earthiness. Links:
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| 10 Dec 2020 | Ziggy the Wine Gal | 00:30:18 | |
Ziggy the Wine Gal joins us to tell us about how she got started in wine, what it's like to be a wine and spirit judge, and gives us the scoop on Zig Style her new lifestyle brand.
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| 29 Apr 2021 | Tallia Hart -- CEO of Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce | 00:24:49 | |
Episode 126 –Tallia Hart -- CEO of Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce We chat with Tallia Hart, CEO of Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce about what’s new and happening in Healdsburg, it’s position at the crossroads of wine country, and what makes the town unique. (Hint: it’s the community spirit!)
SHOW NOTES 2:00 It’s been a challenging season this past year, but we have learned a lot but looking forward to the new normal and open for business. (Maybe but some stock in Zoom!) 6:31 – What’s happening in Healdsburg now and what’s on the horizon, including the new Montage Resort. 9:00 Community support is essential –Shop Local! 9:51 Visit the Stay Healdsburg website for great visuals and information to plan your trip. 12:01 Healdsburg is great place to visit even if you are not into wine. Enjoy the abundance of great food and places to visit beyond wine. 13:20 Chef Dustin Valette’s new project, Matheson, on the plaza is coming soon. 17:56 Mill District development is underway. 20:48 Quail and Condor the new hip bakery in town. And a tip from Tallia on how to beat the morning rush lines! Links Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support.
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| 01 Sep 2022 | Julius Orth, Director of Hospitality and Tasting Room Manager at Ektimo Winery | 00:24:32 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 157 Episode 157 | Julius Orth, Director of Hospitality and Tasting Room Manager (and Professional Consumer) from Ektimo Winery
Julius regales us with stories from his fascinating life and tells us what to expect when visiting Ektimo for a tasting while we enjoy the 2019 Ektimo Estate Mount Eden Pinot Noir. Wine of the Day: 2019 Ektimo Estate Mt. Eden Pinot Noir. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:00 Wine of the Day --2019 Ektimo Estate Mount Eden Pinot Noir. Winner of the North Coast Wine Competition –Best of Class. Made from vines planted in 2013 with four different clones. 2:27 Ektimo located on Ross Road near Iron Horse winery between Graton and Forestville. Located next to Ron Rubin Winery 3:07 The word Ektimo is an expression of appreciation or gratitude in Greek. 4:00 Tasting room open for tastings five days a week closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Adjacent to the Joe Rodota trail. 6:00 The main focus of Ektimo is on pinot noir but also make some other varieties as the opportunity arises. All wines are small lots. 7:11 How Julius got his start in the wine industry. And a bit about his life rubbing elbows with rock stars! 10:36 Tasting room is appointment only and Julius will take you through the flights of the day. And unique to Ektimo –tableside barrel tasting! Check it out! 13:44 April, the owner of the winery, runs the behind the scenes operation the family is from China and looked far and wide for a place to open a winery and lucked upon the current location. Also on site are alpacas and chicken and goats! 15:40 Fast Five Recipe –Salad Dressing from Richard Ross, Owner of Threshold Studios where we record the podcast. Ingredients: Dijon mustard, honey, Capitol Hill Seasoning, olive oil, grand reserve balsamic vinegar. Directions: Combine all the ingredients in your whisk disc (!) and combine. That’s it. Serve over radicchio and enjoy! 18:58 Bonus wine book suggested by Julius --The Grapes of Ralph. 19:25 Julius takes his out of town guests around to the local wine spots, and one of his favorites is Iron Horse Winery. For dining out he enjoys John Ash and Co. at the Vintners Inn. 22:19 ONE MORE THING – Tickets on sale now for Wine and Food Affair in November 5th and 6th details on the Wine Road website. Links The Grapes of Ralph by Ralph Steadman Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | Bonus Episode: Wine Road at Grapefest 2022 & Marcy Visits Ron Rubin Winery | 00:14:49 | |
Wine Road Podcast Bonus Episode Bonus Episode | Wine Road at Texas Grapefest 2022 & Marcy Visits Ron Rubin Winery
Beth and Marcy will be representing Sonoma County Wine at The 36th Annual GrapeFest in Grapevine, Texas on September 15-18, 2022. Come say hello if you are in the area. Plus Marcy tells us all about her visit to Ron Rubin Winery during harvest. Wine of the Day: Ron Rubin Pinot Noir SHOW NOTES 0:44 Texas or Bust! Beth and Marcy are going to Grapevine, Texas as ambassadors for Sonoma County wine at the 36th Annual GrapeFest! September 15-18th, 2022. (not the 19th as Beth says!) Come say hello to us at GrapeFest we will be giving out Wine Road ear buds. 2:49 Details the tastings and events at GrapeFest in Grapevine, Texas –September 15th -18th! 4:56 American Airlines has a direct flight to Dallas so it’s easy to visit Sonoma Wine Country. 5:30 Marcy tells us all about her visit to Ron Rubin Winery for Harvest! 8:02 Ron Rubin want to help wineries save lives with CPR through an innovative program he created that trains winery personnel in CPR and how to use a defibrillator. After the training Ron Rubin will cover the cost of a ZOLL AED PLUS defibrillator for each winery. For more details contact Ron via email at ron@ronrubinwinery.com or call 314-726-9630. 8:58 Currently there are over 280 wineries in the program and the goal is to have 400 wines trained by December 2023. 9:30 Ron Rubin Winey one of the few wineries that is a Certified B Corporation. 10:11 The Grapes of Ralph by Ralph Steadman was generously presented to me by Ron. 12:15 Do yourself a favor call the winery and order some Russian River Pinot Noir and Chardonnay! 12:34 ONE MORE THING—Wine and Food Affair tickets are now on sale! No Reservations needed this year! LINKS The Grapes of Ralph by Ralph Steadman Credits: | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | Roger Beery Owner and Wine Maker at J. Cage Cellars | 00:23:18 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 164 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 164 | Roger Beery Owner and Wine Maker at J. Cage Cellars
Roger Beery tells us about his journey from wine blogger to winemaker and how the entire family got involved in creating J.Cage Cellars. Our Fast Five Recipe is Lemon-Goat Cheese-Mushroom Pizza from Nick Stez at WoodenHead Our book of the day is Blood Form a Stone by Adam McHugh.
Wine of the Day: It’s a mystery! Fast Five Recipe: Lemon-Goat Cheese-Mushroom Pizza from Nick Stez at WoodenHead Wine Book of The Day: Blood from a Stone by Adam McHugh Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:58 J.Cage Cellars Tasting Room in Windsor where it’s all happening 1:53 How J.Cage Cellars came to be. Started with a wine blog Bacchus and Beery, and then became a family affair with everyone joining together to make the winery a reality in 2014. 7:00 Tasting room experience at J.Cage Cellars is casual and relaxed -- very likely you will meet Roger and Donna in the tasting room. 11:44 Tasting room by reservation and walk-ins welcome too! Call or email for an appointment. JCage.com 12:41 Mainly producing Russian River Pinot Noir, but also make Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose of Pinot Noir and Red Blend. 13:14 Experiences include: the Meet J. Cage tasting and the Pinot Exploration comparing three single vineyard Pinot’s and Sonoma County Pinot. 17:00 Fast Five Recipe –Lemon-Goat Cheese-Mushroom Pizza from Nick Stez at WoodenHead (recipe inspired by Psychic Pie) Ingredients: Pizza Dough, Maitake Mushrooms, Laurel Chenel Goat Cheese, Olive oil, Lemon juice and zest. Directions: Roll out pizza dough and rub olive oil and salt and pepper into dough. Pre-cook the mushrooms ¾ of the way. Add the mushrooms to the pizza and sprinkle with goat cheese. Place in hot oven for 12 minutes. Remove pizza and sprinkle with lemon juice and zest and a touch of olive oil. Pair with Pinot Noir of course! 19:07 Tickets are now available on wineroad.com for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating. 19:42 Book of the Day – Blood From A Stone by Adam McHugh
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| 19 Oct 2023 | Craig Colagrossi, Owner and Winemaker at Colagrossi Wines | 00:27:18 | |
Episode 186 Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Episode 186 | Craig Colagrossi, Owner and Winemaker of Colagrossi Wines Wine of the Day: 2022 Sparkling Rosé di Sangiovese Craig Colagrossi took time out of his very busy schedule (being a One-Man-Show at Colagrossi Wines) to chat with us about the goings-ons in his winery, in their little section of Windsor, and some of his favorite restaurants and dessert joints nearby! Of course, we enjoyed this chat over some very lovely wine, as well. :) Cheers, Craig! ***Also, if you're needing more wonderful Wine Podcasts in your life, be sure to check out our friends Joe & Carmela from The Wine Pair Podcast - link below. Fast Five- Randy @ Harvest Moon Winery Erin’s Argentinian Empenadas 24 masa dough rounds (they come frozen, and they’re easy to thaw!) Brown meat with paprika, salt and pepper - remove from pan Fill empanadas with cooled filling Let it cool!!
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| 10 Feb 2022 | Gio Balistreri -- Owner and Winemaker, Russian River Vineyards | 00:21:03 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 143
Episode 143 | Gio Balistreri -- Owner and Winemaker, Russian River Vineyards Giovanni “Gio” Balistreri, Owner and Winemaker at Russian River Vineyards tells us what's happening at the property this year as we sip on the 2017 Pinot and 2020 Chardonnay form Russian River Vineyards. Our Fast Five recipe is from Damy Tamburrino of Foppiano Vineyards.
Wine of the Day: Russian River Vineyards 2020 Chardonnay & 2017 Pinot Noir Fast Five: Damy Tamburrino of Foppiano Vineyards Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:22 Wines of the Day Russian River Vineyards 2020 Chardonnay and the 2017 Russian River Vineyards Pinot Noir a blend of 6 different vineyards. 6:13 How the winery came to be—Ideally located the property was under several different owners and Gio bought it in 2008 and has now developed it into a must see on your wine road itinerary. 8:21 Happy Hours at Russian River Vineyards on Thursdays start up in June, and have become popular with the local neighbors who come through the back gate on Joe Rodota trail. One of the best spot for sunsets and views—It’s your dream backyard! 11:11 Fast Five Recipe – Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino from Damy Tamburrino from Foppiano Vineyards
Ingredients: Directions:Boil the pasta. On low heat in a frying pan add olive oil, garlic and chilies –heat and mix together. Then drain and add the pasta to the frying pan, top with parsley and parmigiano. Mix well and enjoy. Serve with Petite Sirah from Foppiano Vineyards. 12:56 Highlight for Gio is getting feedback on the wine and meeting al the guests at the winery. He usually is on premise every day and especially on weekends. 14:11 Gio’s favorite things to do and see for visitors – the Armstrong Redwoods and the ocean, Rivers End at Jenner, and just explore the great outdoors of Sonoma county. 15:46 Special offers to listeners—Wine Road 2022 20% of any purchases and a complimentary tasting for two if you say I heard Gio on the Wine Road Podcast --use code Wine Road 2022 to get the discount. 17:35 The Madrona Manor renamed The Madrona outside of Healdsburg will be reopening after an extensive remodel in March and also new wine bar Masion Healdsburg will be opening and offering older vintages and library wines. 19:05 Gio launching a new brand called Chester after the original winery dog with tag line—“Live Life Off-leash!” Links Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Dr. Clinton Lee, Wine & Etiquette Master at APWASI | 00:21:43 | |
Episode 184 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 184 | Dr. Clinton Lee, Wine & Etiquette Master at APWASI Join us while we chat with Dr. Lee about how APWASI (Asia Pacific Wine And Spirit Institute) helps the international community learn about wine, food and spirits as well as etiquette skills through their courses to bridge cultural gaps. Cheers!
APWASI - Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 29 Oct 2020 | Alex Holman | 00:22:02 | |
Episode 117 | Alex Holman, Winemaker at Notre Vue Estate Winery and Vineyards Winemaker Alex Holman joins us straight from the vineyard as Harvest is under way at Notre Vue Estate Winery and Vineyards.
Wine Of the Day: 2019 Norte Vue Chardonnay Musque & 2019 GSM Rosé Show Notes 1:03 Last episode (116) we drank the Notre Vue 2019 GSM Rosé – this wine was the first time Alex made a GSM! 5:00 Wine of the Day – 2019 Notre Vue Chardonnay Musque—not your typical Chardonnay made from clone 809 10:48 Notre Vue property has 700 acres! 250 acres under vine, with 16 different varieties and 350 acres dedicated to forever-wild open space. There is plenty of outdoor seating and outstanding views. 12:46 Family Movie Night at Notre Vue coming up, see website for details. 13:52 Harvest report- what’s happening now and trying to stay positive with all the challenges of 2020. 17:58 The work never ends! Bottling has been ongoing and following all the Covid protocols. 18:45 Winery’s are open! Harvest is a great time to visit. Winery visits are by reservation only, but you can call ahead, spur of the moment, on the same day and go. 20:29 Notre Vue is open for walking, hiking and biking on the property for Wine Club members. They have a reciprocal pass with neighboring winery’s that allows their wine club members to also enjoy the Notre Vue property. See website for details. Links Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 17 Nov 2022 | Sparkling Discoveries with Vicky Farrow of Amista Vineyards and Joy Sterling of Iron Horse Vineyards | 00:32:59 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 162 Episode 162 | Sparkling Discoveries with Vicky Farrow of Amista Vineyards and Joy Sterling of Iron Horse Vineyards
Vicky Farrow of Amista Vineyards and Joy Sterling of Iron Horse Vineyards share their beautiful sparkling wines with us and tell us about the new website created by Vicky called Sparkling Discoveries a community for sparkling wine lovers devoted to all things bubbly – the people, places, and world of sparkling wines and Champagnes. We pop a magnum of the Iron Horse special edition 2014 Brut Stargazing Cuvée Sparkling Wine that is truly out-of this world! Our Fast Five recipe Barbecue Ribs from Mitch Blakeley at Pedroncelli Winery. Wine of the Day: Iron Horse special edition 2014 Brut Stargazing Cuvée Sparkling & Amista Sparkling Tres a Rosé of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre.
SHOW NOTES 1:15 Wines of the Day -- Iron Horse 2014 Brut Stargazing Cuvée Sparkling with the awesome Cosmic Cliffs image from the James Webb space telescope. Taste the stars! We also have the beautiful Amista Sparkling Tres Rosé perfect for the Thanksgiving table. 4:35 The Sparkling Discoveries website a community created by Vicky. Sparkling Discoveries is the place to learn about Sparkling wine and the people and places behind the wines. 8:22 Joy, Vicky, Beth, and Marcy share their favorite pairings with sparkling wines. 10:48 Vicky does the interviews on the Sparkling Discoveries site and learned a lot about Joy when she did her interview. Family and sense of place is most important for Joy. 14:10 You can engage with the Sparkling Discoveries community and website by reading the interviews and subscribing to the site. Also you can nominate people in sparkling wine world to be on the site. Send your ideas and thoughts to Vicky. 17:00 We nominate Joy as the next James (Jane) Bond! 18:20 It’s a federal law—you must drink American bubbles on Thanksgiving! It’s the perfect wine for the wide range of flavors and dishes on the table. 20:30 Joy and Vicky to do a tasting of aged sparkling wines. A Road show! 22:2 According to Joy, the optimal size for sparkling is a Magnum. We agree! It’s only two bottles. 23:23 The stunning label of the NASA photo of Cosmic Cliffs on the Stargazing Cuvée must be seen. It’s a very emotional image. Cosmic positivity. 26:30 Fast Five Recipe – Barbecue Ribs from Mitch Blakeley at Pedroncelli Winery. 29:20 Bubbles Pro Tip: Put a raspberry in your sparkling wine and wait for it to flip! 30:33 Tickets are now available on WineRoad.com for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating. Also check out the Insider Club -- link on the website with all the details. Links Amista Sparkling Tres a Rosé of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre Iron Horse 2014 Brut Stargazing Cuvée Sparkling
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| 27 Jan 2022 | Jason Robinson of Ehret Family Winery | 00:27:17 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 142
Episode 142 | Jason Robinson of Ehret Family Winery Jason Robinson, Sales Manager at Ehret Family Winery chats with Beth and Marcy about the Ehret wines, the vineyard tours, the new tasting room in Healdsburg, and what he loves most about Sonoma County all while we sip on the lovely 2017 Ehret Bella Cabernet Sauvignon. Our Fast Five guest is Executive Chef Tom Schmidt of Vintners Resort / John Ash & Co. And our Book of the Day is The Wine Explorer by Graham Mitchell.
Wine of the Day: Ehert 2017 Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Book of the Day: The Wine Explorer by Graham Mitchell NEW! Fast Five: Exec Chef Tom Schmidt of Vintners Resort / John Ash & Co. Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:05 Wine of the Day—Ehret Bella 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon made of all mountain fruit from Knights Valley. 2:20 Ehret Vineyards located in in Knights Valley original parcel 2000 acres. Fun Fact: Werner Ehret sold the first US made the gumball machine. In 1996 planted 500 acres sold to other wineries and in 2005 Ehret Family Winery began making their own label in very small production lots. 8:45 New Ehret Family Winery tasting room in Healdsburg across from Cousteau bakery and will be putting a parklet out front and will be offing cheese plates for food and wine pairing and chocolate too coming soon! 9:18 Vineyard Ranch Tours aka Wine Safari Tours at the Knights Valley property with Jason are not to be missed. 14:25 In addition to wine, Ehret Family truffles are in the works and Christian Ehret is growing truffles, so truffles will be coming in the next five years. 15:02 Fast Five Recipe -- Butter Sage Pasta from Exec Chef Tom Schmidt of Vintners Resort, John Ash & Co Ingredients for 4 appetizer portions /2 main course 12 oz fresh pappardelle 4 oz butter 2 bunches fresh sage leaves, stems removed 3 oz grated Parmegiano reggiano 2 tsp. kosher salt Directions Have a large pot of lightly salted water boiling. Put butter, sage leaves and salt on thick-bottomed saucepan. Turn to medium high heat. When butter is melted stir well and keep boiling and lightly stirring until butter starts to froth and turn light golden brown. Transfer butter immediately to a flat container to stop the browning process, if it gets too dark it will burn. While the butter is browning, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, put back in the pot, add sage butter and 1/2 the Parmesan, stir well and transfer to warm plates.
Divide remaining Parmesan on the top of the pasta, serve.
17:05 Wine Book of the Day— The Wine Explorer by Graham Mitchell 18:06 Jason’s top picks for where to go and what to do in Sonoma County. Start at Wild Flour Bakery in Freestone and then head on out to Spud Point Crab Co. for clam chowder then go up to Bodega Head and see the whales. Then go to Goat Rock for the sunset. on the way back stop by Armstrong Woods. If you are golfer North Woods Golf Course is a treat. 23:00 Coming soon Little Saint in Healdsburg with a plant based café and restaurant. 24:20 How to reach EHRET – www.ehretwinery.com or email Jason -- Jason@ehretwinery.com 24:48 Special offers to listeners-- Anyone who says—“I heard you on the podcast.” Jason offers will offer the private Ehret Vineyard Tours (regularly $150 per person) for $125 per person. Or if you are in Healdsburg come to the Ehret Family Wines tasting room an say— “I heard you on the Podcast” to get a complimentary 2 for 1 tasting. 25:49 Please give the Wine Road Podcast a review on iTunes and then send Beth an email with your mailing address and she will send you some Wine Road swag! Links The Wine Explorer by Graham Mitchell Vintners Resort, John Ash & Co Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Valerie Wathen, General Manager at Dutton-Goldfield Winery | 00:31:11 | |
Episode 173 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 173 | Valerie Wathen, General Manager at Dutton-Goldfield Winery
SHOW NOTES 00:50 Sebastopol is the best! Everyone needs to visit. 1:42 Valerie gives us more detail about our lovely Wine of the Day.
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| 26 Aug 2021 | Ed Morris—Winemaker, Ron Rubin Winery | 00:30:49 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 123 | Ed Morris—Winemaker, Ron Rubin Winery Winemaker Ed Morris from Ron Rubin Winery joins us to talk about his experience as a cooper and craftsman and how he got into making wine. We talk about the winemaking philosophy at Ron Rubin and their wine portfolio.
Wine of the Day – 2018 Ron Rubin Russian River Pinot Noir Wine Item of the Day – The Cin Cin Cat T-from Wine Folly Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:08 Wine of the Day –2018 Ron Rubin Winery Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2:50 The winery got started when Ron Rubin picked up a dream 40 years later, so there is hope for all you late bloomers out there! The beautiful winery was designed in harmony with nature in accordance to Feng Shui principles. 4:55 Ed started in the cellar and was promoted to winemaker last year. He is a 4th generation craftsman and was originally a cooper making barrels before becoming a winemaker. 7:35 Cooperage is an ancient art but has changed with technology in terms of being able to analyze the wood and the profiles it will impart to the wine. 12:12 The Ron Rubin Portfolio—Russian River Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is the focus of the program. 13:15 Ed’s favorite wineries and places to go in Sonoma County including Iron Horse, Merry Edwards, Dutton Goldfield, Furthermore, and Fred Scherrer. 14:44 Region in the Barlow that has over 50 wines of the Sonoma region available to taste through a self serve pour system. 18:00 Ron Rubin Winery is an inspiring place to work and Ron encourages everyone to do their best and be creative and maintain a commitment to community and social responsibility. 19:10 Ron Rubin winery is open for seated tastings only one day a week by appointment only. Check out the web site for details. 22:22 Be sure to check wine road website to see what the current status is with wineries and the need for reservations. Last minute is still possible but call ahead! 25:25 Item of the day—The Wine Folly Cin Cin Kit-Kat T-shirt, modeled by Marcy. 26:25 Wine and Food Affair Crush is on for this November 5, 6, & 7th reservations required and it will be a smaller event than in the past. Check the website for all wineries and what they will be serving in the program and then buy your tickets. 31:00 ONE MORE THING—Russian River Wine Growers are hosting the Russian River Valley Paulée dinner at Bricoleur Vineyards on September 3rd from 5-9PM featuring 25 premier RRV wines, including Ed who will be pouring Ron Rubin wines. Listeners to the podcast can get $25 dollars off tickets if you use the PROMO CODE: Wine Road when ordering tickets at https://russianrivervalley.org/events/paulee-dinner 29:30 As always please send kind words Beth. We love to hear from you send us what you liked when you were here or what you’d like to hear on the show. Send a note to beth@wineroad.com Links Other Links to Places Mentioned in this Episode: Iron Horse --https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/ Merry Edwards -- https://www.merryedwards.com/ Dutton Goldfield --https://www.duttongoldfield.com/ Furthermore --https://www.furthermorewines.com/ Fred Scherrer --https://scherrerwinery.com/ Bricoleur Vineyards --https://www.bricoleurvineyards.com/ Russian River Valley Wine Growers -- https://russianrivervalley.org/ Region in the Barlow -- https://drinkyourregion.com/ Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support. Credits:
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| 27 Jun 2024 | Rick Moshin, Owner and Winemaker at Moshin Vineyards | 00:36:55 | |
Episode 204
Episode 204 unpacks Moshin Vineyards through a chat with Rick Moshin, shedding light on new varietals like the 2023 Vermintino and exclusive events such as the Bordeaux river cruise. Besides the vineyard's rich history, listeners learn about upcoming events like Amber's art show, a writing workshop, and a joint venture with Swan Winery. Wine of the Day: Moshin Vineyards 2023 Vermentino Fast Five: Coco, co-host of Rockin' Vino Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan optional!) Set oven to 325
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| 11 Jul 2024 | Katarina Bonde, Owner and Winemaker at West Wines | 00:35:39 | |
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: -Peaches Cut peaches in half, take out pit Potential sixth ingredient: Vanilla ice cream! Or coconut bliss ice cream :)
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| 04 Aug 2022 | Cloverdale & Geyserville Itinerary 2022 UPDATE | 00:20:45 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 155
Episode 155 | Cloverdale & Geyserville Itinerary 2022 UPDATE Beth gives us an update with Itinerary suggestions for Cloverdale & Geyserville. Our Fast Five is Grilled Goat Cheese Toastette from Christine Lilieanthal from Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission. Wine of the Day- Kelley & Young Rose.
Wine of the Day: Kelley & Young Rose Fast Five Recipe: Goat Cheese Toastette from Christine Lilienthal from Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:35 Where to Stay in Cloverdale The Pinschower Inn a 1920’s Victorian B&B. within walking distance to everything in Cloverdale including Pappas Pizza and Plank Coffee. 4:14 Wine of the Day – Kelley & Young Rose. The Kelley and Young tasting room is in Cloverdale. 5:03 PRO TIP: Always check on hours of wineries and restaurants places before you go as many places are only open certain days of the week 5:40 In Cloverdale visit Dahlia & Sage Market for picnic supplies. Then head out of town and take the Dutcher Creek exit for fantastic drive and beautiful views that will lead you to Dry Creek Valley. 6:50 Visit Cast Wines at intersection of Dutcher Creek and Dry Creek with amazing views and great wine with a variety of tasting experiences. 7:49 Tons of wineries along Dry Creek Road as you head to Healdsburg. One option is Timber Crest Farms with multiple tasting rooms including Pappietro Perry, Kokomo, Peterson, Amphora, and The Pour House. 8:36 Day Two Options -- Head in to Gyserville take 101 South and take the Canyon Road Exit and check out the famous Taco Truck there at the exit. 9:15 If staying in Geyserville Beth suggests the Geyserville Inn surrounded by vineyards with a pool and beautiful ground and Geyserville Grill next door. Also check out Pauls’ Kitchen for burgers or salads. 10:37 Downtown Geyserville is two blocks long but plenty to see and do there including Locals Tasting Room a co-op Tasting room with multiple wineries. Also Pech Merle Winery, Ramazzotti and Mercury Wines are right there too. 12:03 Geyserville dining options—try Diavola or Catelli’s for the awesome 10 layer lasagna! 14:00 Shopping in Cloverdale check out Estate on the Boulevard and Cloverdale Nursery for cute gift items, pottery and books. 16:46 Fast Five Recipe – Goat Cheese Toastette from Christine Lilieanthal from Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission. Ingredients: Fresh baguette, softened goat cheese, fresh rosemary, toasted walnuts and organic honey. Directions: Cut the baguette diagonally spread the goat cheese liberally across the bread and place on a baking tray in a 375 oven. Chop up the walnuts and toast them, then sprinkle the walnuts over the hot cheese toast and sprinkle with the rosemary and drizzle with honey! 18:46 Check out the new Insider Club on the Wine Road website for details on all he special offers available. 19:34 ONE MORE THING – Thank you Ron Rubin Winery for all your support. Check them out when you visit. Links Kelley & Young Winery https://www.kelleyandyoung.com/ Pinschower Inn https://www.pinschowerinn.com/ Dahlia & Sage Market http://www.dahliasagemarket.com/ Cast Wines Timber Crest Farms Amphora Wines Kokomo Wines The Pour House Papapietro Perry Peterson Winery https://www.petersonwinery.com/ Geyserville Inn & Grill Locals Tasting Room https://localstastingroom.com/ Pech Merle Winery https://www.pechmerlewinery.com/ Ramazzotti Wines https://www.ramazzottiwines.com/ Ron Rubin Winery Mercury Wines Diavola https://www.diavolapizzeria.com/ Catelli’s Estate on the Boulevard http://www.estateontheboulevard.com/ Cloverdale Nursery http://www.cloverdalenursery.info/ Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | Robert V. Camuto, Author, Wine Journalist, Contributing Editor for Wine Spectator | 00:16:37 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 147 Episode 147 | Robert V. Camuto, Wine Journalist, contributing editor for Wine Spectator and author of the new book--South of Somewhere: Wine, Food, and The Soul of Italy. We go all Italian on this episode with Robert V. Camuto, author of South of Somewhere: Wine, Food, and The Soul of Italy, plus our with the Wine of the Day--Orsi Family Biancolella d’Ischia, and the Fast Five Recipe--Negroncelli cocktail from Pedroncelli Winery.
Wine of the Day: Orsi Family Vineyards Biancolella d’Ischia SHOW NOTES 0:49 Wine of the Day: Orsi Family Vineyards Biancolella d’Ischia 1:40 Cool things on the Wine Road website --Wine Road Dreamin’ new picture flip book an inspiration guide for your visit. Check it out on wineroad.com 4:25 Fast Five Recipe – Negroncelli Cocktail –a Zinfandel twist on the classic Negroni cocktail from Julie Pedroncelli St. John at Pedroncelli Winery. Ingredients: Pedroncelli Rose of Zinfandel, Gin, Campari, Splash of Tonic, Orange twist Directions: Mix together equal parts Zinfandel, Gin and Campari with a splash of tonic; pour over crushed ice and garnish with twist of orange. Salute! 5:41 Robert V. Camuto discusses his new book South of Somewhere and the wine scene in Southern Italy. 10:25 Beth gives us the lowdown on a new program that’s launching–Wine Road Insider. All the details on how to join and all the perks and privileges are on the website now. 14: 45 – Giveaway time! Mini Photo books by wine country photographer Robert Janover. Email Beth@wineroad.com and send your mailing address, the first 10 to email Beth with will get the book. Probably the first 20! ;-)
Links Robert Camuto - South of Somewhere Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | Nikolai Stez Winemaker and Co-Owner, Woodenhead Winery | 00:28:32 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 158
Episode 158 | Nikolai Stez Winemaker and Co- Owner, Woodenhead Winery
Nikolai tells us how he got into winemaking, the origins of the name Woodenhead, and the wines made at Woodenhead. We sip on the Woodenhead 2017 Pinot Noir, Buena Tierra Vineyard, E Block, Clone 115. Wine of the Day: 2017 Woodenhead Pinot Noir, Buena Tierra Vineyard, E Block, Clone 115 Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:52 Wine of the Day –2017 Woodenhead Pinot Noir, Buena Tierra Vineyard, E Block, Clone 115. Will be released soon. 2:27 The meaning behind the name woodenhead – it’s both a vine term but also more about Nikolai’s stubbornness. ;-) 4:10 Born and raised in SF and Nikolai’s parents used to come to the Russian River when he was a child. He had a variety of jobs and then while working at Spears Market in Forestville he met Ed Selyem and he started working with Ed and his partner Bert. Nikolai ended up working at Williams Selyem for 17 years. 5:54 Entered the Greenwood Ridge World Wine Tasting Championships coached by Ed, Nikolai came in second place tasting competition with his tasting partner. 7:12 Book of the Day The Concise Guide to Wine and Blind Tasting by Neel Burton. 8:10 Nikolai started Woodenhead in 1999. 10:55 Woodenhead tasting room is on River Road a rustic and welcoming spot with flights of the day for tasting. Experience the chill and kicked back vibe at Woodenhead. Portfolio is focused on Pinot Noir but Nikolai likes to experiment and play with other grapes. Makes Sparkling too. Wines usually in barrel 17-18 months, which is not typical. Wines made to age. 16:42 Woodenhead does open top fermenting, which is apart from most others. 18:53 Ask Nikolai his opinion on natural wine if you dare… ;-) 20:46 Nikolai says you don’t need a degree to make wine –it’s intuitive and you can do it if you follow your instincts. 22:22 Fast Five Recipe –Vinegar Chicken with Crushed Olive Dressing– From Marcy Gordon, Wine Road co-host Ingredients: 3 pounds Chicken Thighs (bone in) ½ cup white vinegar, 2 teaspoons ground turmeric, 8 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ cups mixed olives (pitted). Directions: Heat oven to 450. On a rimmed baking sheet toss the chicken with olive oil and turmeric and place the chicken skin side up and then pour the vinegar around the chicken and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Then take the chopped up olives with the remaining 2 tbs. olive oil and stir into the juices from the sheet pan. Spoon olive mixture over the chicken and serve. Garnish with parsley. Great with Chardonnay, Rose or Bubbles! 26:01 ONE MORE THING—It’s a great time to visit the region go to wine road website for list of harvest events. Also Wine and Food Affair tickets are now on sale! And No Reservations needed this year! Links Concise Guide to Blind Tasting by Neel Burton Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | Shane Tracy, Tasting Room Manager at Wilson Winery | 00:33:07 | |
Episode 198 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Wine of the Day: Wilson Winery 2021 Zinfandel In this episode, we are joined by Shane Tracy, the Tasting Room Manager at Wilson Winery. Shane discusses his journey in the wine business and the joy he derives from working in a family-owned, hands-on winery like Wilson Winery. Fast Five: Ingredients: - Buy or make the sourdough yourself Links: https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: | |||
| 30 Dec 2021 | 2021 End of the Year Recap with Beth and Marcy | 00:21:51 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 140 Episode 140 | End of the Year Recap with Beth and Marcy As the year draws to a close, Beth and Marcy recap what went down on the Wine Road in 2021 and what’s on the horizon for 2022.
Wine of the Day – Orsi Vineyards Sparkling Brut Wine Word of the Day – Legs /Tears Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:15 Wine of the Day-- Orsi Family Sparkling Brut 3:15 Wine and Food Affair recap. 4:35 Tickets on sale now for Winter Wineland in January15 & 16th, 2022 and plans are in the works for Barrel Tasting which will be March 3,4,5,6 2022. 6:16 Our highlight of the year—Wine Road Podcast was inducted into the Taste Awards Hall of Fame and we won best Regional Podcast. Our medal count is now at three! 7:00 But the real highlight is getting email form you, our listeners! So keep those cards and letters coming! 7:50 Word of the Day-- Beth’s found a few new words—Awewalk & Thirsty. Our wine word: Legs. 11:18 This year we rebooted our Varietal of the Month feature and you can find them al on the Wine Road website. 11:44 New Members-- Ehert, Baldarssai, and Mengler wines all joined the Wine Road in 2021. Other news stuff-- New coffee shop in Geyserville, the Montage hotel, and wine Road member Coyote Sonoma doing music and trivia nights. Also new in Occidental --Altamont General Store. 14:40 Geyserville Inn has been newly remodeled and it’s surrounded by vineyards and next door is the Geyserville Grill 15:28 New in Sebastopol Sonoma Burger, and Blue Ridge in the Barlow 16:08 More things to check out--Sonoma Canopy Tours is happening and the Armstrong Woods have reopened! Check out Sonoma County Parks for links to all types of activities. Green Music Center at Sonoma State. 18:00 Order a Wine Road map to plan your visit. Things are popping again! Links Orsi Sparkling Wine https://orsifamilyvineyards.com/index.html Ehert https://www.ehretwinery.com/ Baldassari https://www.bfwwine.com/ Mengler https://www.menglerwine.com/ Coyote Sonoma https://www.coyotesonoma.com/ Geyserville Inn https://geyservilleinn.com/ Altamont General Store https://www.altamontgeneralstore.com/ Sonoma Burger https://www.sonomaburger.com/ Blue Ridge Kitchen https://brkitchen.com/ Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Tom Birdsall, Winemaker and Artisan Cheese Festival Representative | 00:27:48 | |
Episode 195 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Tom Birdsall, Winemaker and Artisan Cheese Festival Representative In this episode, guest Tom Birdsall provides a fascinating insight into the Sonoma County's Artisan Cheese Festival. Covering the festival's history, educational goals, and the wide array of events and tours offered. Additionally, Tom talks about his winery, Black Kite Cellars, and its recent expansion in Freestone. Fast Five: Craig Colagrossi's Pasta Carbonara Ingredients: Instructions: Pairs excellently with Colagrossi Sangiovese :)
Links: https://artisancheesefestival.com/tickets/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends/ https://www.colagrossiwines.com/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: | |||
| 02 May 2024 | Richard Ross, Wine Road Podcast Sound Engineer Superstar | 00:45:34 | |
Episode 200 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Richard Ross, Wine Road Podcast Sound Engineer Superstar The 200th episode of The Wine Road podcast features Beth and Marcy reminiscing on their podcasting journey, with the one and only Richard Ross, the man behind the Wine Road Podcast curtain! Join them on this reflective journey - with a glass of wine! Wines of the Day: Russian River Vineyards 2022 Bacigalupi Moshin Vineyards 2019 Estate Pinot Noir Ron Rubin Blue Bin Planet Friendly 100% Recycled Bottle, the 2022 Pinot Grigio
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| 21 Oct 2021 | Sarita Cheaves—Author, Vine Me Up, Swirl Suite Podcast, & Wine Influencer (the good kind!) | 00:25:50 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 136
Episode 136 | Sarita Cheaves of Vine Me Up— Author, Podcaster, and Wine Influencer (the good kind!)
Wine of the Day – 2018 Ron Rubin Chardonnay Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:54 Meet Sarita Cheaves--- Author of Vine Me Up activity book, Podcaster, and Instagram food & wine pairing maven. Started out working in a local winery, discovered he love of wine and then got her WSET certification. 6:45 Wine of the Day 2018 Ron Rubin Russian River Chardonnay 9:15 How Sarita came up with the idea for the Vine Me Up –An Activity Book Celebrating the Melanated Wine Enthusiast, filled with word puzzles and other games related to wine and black wine makers. 12:50 Sarita, an accomplished home chef, tells us what she would make and pair with Chardonnay. 14:20 Check out Sarita’s food and wine Instagram at @VineMeUp 16:05 Book of the Day- Can you guess? It’s Vine Me Up, once again. 18: 30 Todd O’Leary VP of Marketing and Communications for Sonoma Tourism joins us to tell us all about -- The Sonoma Sound! A soundtrack for Sonoma County made locally recorded at White Whale studio, and written, produced and performed all by local Sonoma musicians. Check out the link to see the video and hear the recording. 22:50 One More Thing –Wine and Food Affair will be held November 5,6, 7 last day for ticket sales on Tuesday October 26th. NOTE: Wine & Food Affair is now SOLD OUT! 23:50 New! The Varietal of the Month Reviews will now be coming direct to your inbox as we revive the program with Marcy writing tasting notes of 5-8 wines from our Wine Road members. October Varietal of the Month is Viognier. Sign up to get the Varietal of the Month newsletter at www.wineroad.com Links Vine Me Up Website - https://www.vinemeupdc.com Vine Me Up Instagram @vinemeup Wine of The Day – 2018 Ron Rubin Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Chef Kristina Daya, Owner of Mazza Catering | 00:29:29 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 145
Episode 145 | Chef Kristina Daya, Owner of Mazza Catering Kristina Daya, owner of Mazza catering tells us how she got started, the services Mazza catering provides and her philosophy of food—making a celebration out of gathering and being present in the moment.
Book of the Day: The Wine Dine Dictionary by Victoria Moore Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:14 In addition catering big events Kristina provides private experiences such as the Chef’s Table a private dining experience and with the fresh local and seasonal bounty in Sonoma county. 4:07 How Kristina got started in the industry. It all started with her father and paper cocktail umbrellas! 7:00 The meaning of Mazza – the embodiment of sharing food. "Mazza" in Arabic means "small plates" which are typically shared with good company at joyous occasions. 9:49 A gift for Beth—Kristina’s private label secret spice blend for Mazza’s signature dish—“The Best Chicken You’ve Ever Had!” 15:40 Kristina tells us about her two most memorable events--a wonderful wedding and a private dinner at the home of the CEO of Twitter. 21:00 Book of the Day – The Wine Dine Dictionary by Victoria Moore. 27:10 Kristina reflects on that perfect moment when it all comes together at an event and everyone is enjoying the food, the company and the atmosphere. Food is her love language. Links Taste Awards Voting -- Last Day to Vote is March 11, 2022 Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Mark Orsi, Owner of Orsi Family Vineyards | 00:21:29 | |
Episode 193 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Mark Orsi, Owner of Orsi Family Vineyards Wine of the Day: Orsi Family Vineyards 2021 Barbera Mark Orsi called in today to share what you can find at his beautiful winery (just a short ride from downtown Healdsburg) - Italian varietals, a beautiful setting and entertainment are just a few things to get you started. Be sure to visit, you may run into Marcy! Fast Five Chef Helena from Baked on the River in Guerneville Side salad - Creamy Slaw Shred cabbage, equal parts of mayo, rice wine vinegar, black pepper and dried basil to taste Excellent served with Pulled Pork Links: https://orsifamilyvineyards.com/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/winelovewinetrail/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | Elizabeth Miller, DTC, Hospitality, and Wine Club for Dutton Estate Winery. | 00:32:39 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 148 Episode 148 | Elizabeth Miller, DTC, Hospitality, and Wine Club for Dutton Estate Winery. We sip on some Dutton Estate Chardonnay and chat with Elizabeth Miller about what’s new and happening at Dutton Estate in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Plus the book of the day --Wine: A Tasting Course from Grape to Glass by Marnie Old, and a Fast Five recipe, Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn from West Wines.
Wine of the Day: 2020 Warren’s Collection Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Book of the Day: Wine: A Tasting Course from Grape to Glass by Marnie Old Fast Five: Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn from West Wines. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 2:00 Dutton Estate Winery is situated in the heart of the Russian River Valley and it was one of the very first wineries Marcy ever visited before she lived in the area and that visit made her want to move to Sonoma County. Really! 2:20 Wine of the Day--2020 Warren’s Collection Chardonnay from original chardonnay grape vines planted in 1967 and fermented in concrete egg. 4:00 The experience at Dutton Estate is immersive with many touch points for guests. 6:33 How Elizabeth got in the wine business—from New York City school teacher to Sonoma County wine professional! 8:35 Elizabeth’s recommendations for what to do in Sonoma County. Get out and hear some live music! 12:00 One of Elizabeth’s favorite wines at Dutton Estate is the Syrah. 14:15 New experiences at Dutton Estate include Garden Wine Tasting, Chocolate and red wine pairing, and Cheese and Charcuterie pairing. Coming in the summer the Dutton Wine Class series with small groups starting with Barrel vs Tank vs Egg seminar on July 16th to show differences in Chardonnay styles. 18:15 Dutton family history in Sonoma County began with Warren Dutton. 24:15 Fast Five Recipe – Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn from Ursula at West Wines. Ingredients: Directions: Pop the popcorn and whisk up the rosemary and olive oil and let it infuse, then drizzle over the popcorn and dust with the Parmesan and sea salt. Pair with the West Wines Cabernet or West Sparkling wine. 26:20 Book of the day—Wine: A Tasting Course from Grape to Glass by Marnie Old. 27:55 Update on the Wine Road website featuring the lesser know varietals on the Wine Road –click on the wine link to find produces making Sparkling Wine, Rhone Varietals, Italian Varietals, Unique offerings and more. 29:55 Dutton Estate is making a hard apple cider in cans. Check it out! Links Wine A Tasting Course form Grape to Glass Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits:
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| 15 Jun 2023 | Janelle Meyers, VP of Marketing & Communications at Santa Rosa Metro Chamber and Visit Santa Rosa | 00:28:15 | |
Episode 177 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 177 | Janelle Meyers - VP of Marketing and Communications at the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber & Visit Santa Rosa Today we were joined by Janelle Meyers, and discuss all things Santa Rosa and Sonoma County! We learn how she got into tourism and also get some great insight on upcoming events and fun art exhibits! Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery 1:49 Beer Passport for Santa Rosa! 12 different breweries are participating. 3:39 Hotel E and Arthouse shoutout! Excellent locations in downtown Santa Rosa! 5:07 Events are going on almost every weekend! Markets, Summer concert series and more! 7:00 Everyone should check out their website - the map makes it easy to find events. 11:00 How did Jeanette get into tourism? 14:01 FAST FIVE with Kathleen Escamilla 18:27 Santa Rosa has become a real destination! 21:08 Santa Rosa has a Sofa Parade in December! And other amazing art installations all over! 22:31 Out There Santa Rosa is a great website for locals learning about all of the fun goings on. 25:00 New Event for the Wine Road! July 8 - Wine Road’s Summer Wine Trail! Check out the details on www.wineroad.com 25:44 The Wine CEO Podcast! 26:54 Summer on the Square Concert Series - Friday nights in Downtown Santa Rosa and Monday Movie Nights! Get involved!
https://www.santarosametrochamber.com/ https://outtheresantarosa.org/ https://www.arthousesantarosa.com https://www.hotelesantarosa.com The Wine CEO Podcast shoutout! :) FAST FIVE Recipe & Instructions Portofino Pasta - The 5 Ps! Heat a thick marinara, heavy cream and parmesan in a sauce pan, the marinara and heavy cream are 2:1, or 1:1 if you want it creamier. Stir for 4-5 minutes. Toss in cooked pasta noodles for 1-2 minutes, place in bowl, and top with spoonfuls of basil pesto Would pair nicely with their Montepulciano https://www.porticosocialfood.com/
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| 13 Oct 2022 | Janae Franicevic, Owner and General Manager, Sunce Winery & Vineyard | 00:33:45 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 160 Episode 160 | Janae Franicevic, Owner and General Manager, Sunce Winery & Vineyard
Janae Franicevic from Sunce Winery and Vineyard joins us to share a bottle of Sunce 2020 Malvazia Nera with us while we learn her family and what’s happening at the winery where there are over 40 wines to choose from when you visit. Soon you will say the wines at Sunce are divine! Fast Five Recipe is Linda’s Salad from Mysty Stewart. Wine of the Day: Sunce 2020 Malvazia Nera SHOW NOTES 1:00 Wine of the Day – 2020 Malvazia Nera from Sunce Winery. It’s the perfect breakfast wine. 1:45 Sunce just started their 33st consecutive harvest. Cheers to that! 3:21 Janae recently drove through Italy on a family vacation and discovered an amazing bottle of Malvazia Nera. 5:37 Janae also brought a bottle of the Sunce 2019 Montepulciano grown in Russian River Valley. Only 9 barrels made. A tribute to the grower is on the label. 6:45 Sunce means sun or sunshine in Serbo–Croatian. 9:48 Sunce is a “backyard winery” with family home there and has been a great way to raise a family. 10:49 Sunce is located on Olivet Road, which is a great place to spend the day with a variety of wineries from large to small established there. 12:50 Sunce is relaxing place to visit with outdoor seating and Bocce courts too. Tasting room closed Tuesday and Wednesday (the trend now) which gives the family some balance and time to spend on their boat off the winery “compound”. 17:24 Fast Five Recipe –Linda’s Salad– From Mysty Stewart, Wine Road PR Manger Ingredients: 1 head butter lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, 1 chopped pear, ½ cup chopped walnuts and cranberries. Directions: Throw all together in a bowl and use raspberry vinaigrette or poppy seed dressing. Easy peasy and delicious! 19:54 New at the winery, in addition to being closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, now charging for tasting and the experience is designed by the customer with over 40 wines to taste and evaluate. Also offering charcuterie, with advance notice. 23:25 Sunce accepts reservations but also welcomes drop-ins at the winery. 26:10 Janae and family travel to Croatia every year to husband and winemaker Frane Franicevic’s home, a small fishing village in Croatia on Hvar Island. Wine Club members have the option to stay at the apartments on Hvar. 28:06 Visiting Sunce is a relaxing experience and it’s all about you and what you want to create of the experience with your friends. It’s time to start getting out and enjoying yourself again. 29:47 ONE MORE THING—Wine and Food Affair tickets are still sale for November 5th and 6th! No Reservations needed this year! Check out The Insider Club –details on the wineroad.com 32:47 Soon you will say the wines at Sunce are divine! Links Credits: | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 | Stacy Rafanelli—A. Rafanelli Winery | 00:23:13 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 134
Episode 134 | Stacy Rafanelli—A. Rafanelli Winery Stacy Rafanelli, Operations Manager (and everything else that needs to be done) at A. Rafanelli Winery tells us all about the four generations of family behind the name, their winemaking program and wine portfolio including their flagship A. Rafanelli Zinfandel.
Wine of the Day – 2019 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel Wine Book of the Day – Vine Me Up by Sarita Cheaves Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:45 Wine and Food Affair is on for November 5, 6, & 7 – visit wineroad.com for tickets and details. Tickets ARE LIMITED! 1:33 Wine of The Day-- 2019 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel, the flagship wine of A. Rafanelli. 4:00 History of the winery originated with the matriarch of the family, Leticia. And the growth of winery in Dry Creek Valley. 7:45: How Stacy got involved in the family business. From Law to Wine! 10:00 Who is the A in A. Rafanelli? Stacy’s grandmother designed the awesome woodcut label on the bottles. 11:50 Tasting room open by appointment only booked on every hour to half hour. Closed on Tuesdays. During Harvest only booking from 12-4pm. 13:44 Cooking demos with Stacy’s mom over Zoom. 15:00 Stacy’s gives her favorite places to go with her friends from foodies to outdoor enthusiasts. 17:10 Book of the Day –Vine Me Up Activity Book by Sarita Cheaves. 19:30 Listeners of this show that visit A. Rafanelli in the month of October will get a complimentary tasting for two. Mention Wine Road Podcast when you call. Call for an appointment at 707-433-1385 21:40 Go to Ron Rubin Web and click on the link “Trained For Saving Lives” to learn about the defibrillator program spearheaded by Ron Rubin. Links Rafanellli Winery https://www.arafanelliwinery.com/ Vine Me Up Activity Book https://www.vinemeupdc.com/ Stacy’s Dining Recommendations: Russian River Valley Wine Growers -- https://russianrivervalley.org/ Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 08 Aug 2024 | Ron Rubin, Owner of River Road Family Vineyards and Winery | 00:53:25 | |
Episode 207
Ron Rubin, Owner of River Road Family Vineyard and Winery We are so excited to welcome Ron Rubin, the "patron saint" of the Wine Road Podcast! We discuss his journey in the wine industry, his initiatives, and dedication toward sustainability and community outreach. Truly a treasure to Sonoma County, we're so happy to have him on the show. Grab a glass of his BLUE BIN and join us! Wine of the Day- not-yet bottled River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Pinot Meunier Sponsor & Guest: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: | |||
| 15 Apr 2021 | Spring Happenings's Along the Wine Road 2021 | 00:21:35 | |
Spring Happening’s Along the Wine Road 2021 It’s Spring along the Wine Road and Beth is here to let you know what’s happening now and upcoming in Northern Sonoma County. We also sip on some Grenache from Jigar Wines, Marcy tells us about a new Sparkling Wine book by Katherine Cole, and Beth has an item –The Vinrella!
Wine of the Day: Jigar Grenache Book of the Day: Sparkling Wine Anytime by Katherine Cole Item of the Day: The Vinrella! SHOW NOTES 1:00 Wine of the Day -- Jigar 2016 Grenache 5:31 – Barrel Tasting has been moved to 2022 6:48 New May Event –Member May, Be a Wine Club member for a Day! Details about 8 Days in May are on the website now. 11:11 Wine Road Tasting Pass has re-launched One Pass is good for 2 people. Check website for new details and options. 15:03 Book of the Day: Katherine Cole has a new book Sparkling Wine Anytime 16:42 Beth has an item! The Vinrella- a wine bottle shaped umbrella. Perfect for a Wine Country rain shower or a walk in the sun. Come Visit Us! UPDATE: WINE ROAD won BEST LIFESTYLE PODCAST 2021 at the Taste Awards and was inducted into Taste Award the Hall Of Fame!! Thank you for your votes! Links Sparkling Wine Anytime by Katherine Cole Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support.
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| 16 May 2024 | Carol Shelton, Winemaker and Owner of Carol Shelton Wines | 00:38:47 | |
Episode 201 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Carol Shelton, Winemaker and Owner of Carol Shelton Wines Today we are joined by renowned winemaker Carol Shelton! We delve into her favorites- currently, the 2022 Coquille Blanc and Wild Thing Rendezvous Rosé, discussing their distinctive winemaking processes. She emphasizes the critical role barrel selection plays in shaping the wines' flavor profiles and highlights the richness of her wines through food pairing, providing a recipe for an asparagus tart that beautifully complements the Coquille Blanc. Wines of the Day: Carol Shelton 2022 Coquille Blanc Wild Thing 2023 Rendezvous Rosé Fast Five: Carol's "Asparagus Tart" - Or Fancy Pizza :) Instructions from Carol herself: Here are the FIVE (sort of, I cheated a bit):
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| 07 Sep 2023 | Erik Miller, Owner & Winemaker at Kokomo Winery & Breaking Bread Wines | 00:35:25 | |
Episode 183 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 183 | Erik Miller, Owner & Winemaker at Kokomo Winery & Breaking Bread Wines Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Erik brought three (!) bottles of wine to share while we learned about his journey through winemaking from Kokomo Winery to his newest venture Breaking Bread Wines. He wants to share his wonderful natural wines with the world and we’re here for it! Wine(s) of the day:
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 17 Oct 2024 | Beth's Extraordinary Cloverdale & Geyserville Itinerary! | 00:26:06 | |
Episode 212 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Beth's Extraordinary Cloverdale & Geyserville Itinerary! Join us for Beth's expert advice for exploring Cloverdale and Geyserville! Listen in for recommended activities, dining, beautiful lodgings, gifts, and of course, wineries to visit. Fast Five: Ingredients: Slice the baguette, drizzle olive oil and then grill it. Once lightly toasted, spread the fig jam, the goat cheese and then a little drizzle of the balsamic - this is when you could top it with Prosciutto if desired. Links: https://www.sonomacounty.com/cities/geyserville/ https://www.cloverdalechamber.com/ https://www.visitsantarosa.com https://www.wineroad.com/events/wine-food-affair/ Rebel School of Wine: A Visual Guide to Drinking with Confidence Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits:
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| 05 May 2022 | Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience May 20-22, 2022 | 00:20:04 | |
Wine Road Podcast BONUS Episode
Karissa Kruse, President Sonoma County Winegrowers joins us to tell us all about the Healdsburg Food and Wine Experience May 20-22, 2022. Wine of the Day CAST Blanc de Noirs Sparkling. Fast Five Recipe: Apple Cider Pulled Chicken from Elizabeth at Dutton Estate Winery. Wine of the Day: CAST Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine SHOW NOTES 1:07 Wine of the Day CAST wines Blanc de Noirs Sparkling. Wine Road will have a Bubble Tent at the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience. The Inaugural Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience is happening May 20-22, 2022 in Healdsburg with a choose you own adventure format over three days of tastings, food and wine experiences, music, cooking demonstrations and seminars. Wines featured will be local and international. Saturday May 21st is the Grand Tasting with over 100 wineries from around the world. Benefit Concert at Rodney Strong with The Band Perry proceeds will go to the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation and support the new component of the foundation the Leadership Academy for vineyard employees. Choose from a variety of events including Luncheons, Educational Seminars, Cooking Demonstrations & Sunday Truck Tours followed by Dutton Ranch Barbecue. Visit the website https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/ for tickets and details on event schedule, lodging and more. USE CODE HWFEWINEROAD for special ticket pricing. 14:21 Fast Five Recipe – Apple Cider Pulled Chicken from Elizabeth at Dutton Estate Winery Ingredients: Directions: 16:30 SPECIAL PROMO CODE!! for Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience tickets-- Use code HWFEWINEROAD to get 10% off the VIP package and 15% off the Grand Tasting General Admission tickets. 17:50 New Wine Road Insider seminars coming up in June– The Neighborhoods Tasting of Pinot Noir of Russian River Valley -- $30 for Insider Club Members and $60 for Non Members Check Wine Road website for details. All Seminars are 50% for Insider Club Members.
18:24 Best Note ever from fan Deb Hayes! Thank you Deb! Links Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience May 20-22, 2022 Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | Orsi Family Vineyards with Teri Rolleri | 00:24:36 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 128 Orsi Family Vineyards with Teri Rolleri, Chief Executive Hospitalian
Searching for Italy? You can find it along the Wine Road at Orsi Family Vineyards in Healdsburg—one of our newest Wine Road members. Teri Rolleri tells us all about the rare and unusual Italian varietals you’ll find at the tasting room and how to live a bit of la dolce vita right here in Sonoma County. Wine of the Day: Oris Family Vineyards 2016 Schioppettino Item of the Day: Breakfast Wine coffee mug Book of the Day: The New Wines of Mount Etna by Benjamin North Spencer SHOW NOTES 0:53- Orsi Family VIneyards just opened in May. 2:20 Wine of the Day 2016 Schioppettino form Orsi Family. One of the many Italian varietals planted on the home ranch. Spicy and bright--full of rotundone! 6:23 Biancolella D’Ischia one of the featured white wines from the island of Ischia where the paternal grandmother of the Orsi family was born. 8:00 The philosophy of the tasting room is we want you to feel as if you are coming to our home. Wines featured with appropriate foods to accompany each flavor profile. 10:15 Orsi Food program will include pizza from on site pizza oven. 11:21 Opera at Orsi will be coming soon as part of the music program. 12:22 The Orsi “backyard” has lawn seating and table seating and bocce courts forthcoming as well. Located just two minutes form the downtown square in Healdsburg. Walk-ins welcome in addition to appointments by reservation. 16:06 Beth’s Breakfast Wine mug! 16:15 Label features the home ranch with 13 little cypress tress symbolizing Bernie’s 13 grandchildren. Tagline -- Italian Roots in Sonoma County Soil. 17:25 Book of the Day – The New Wines of Mount Etna 18:44 Shout out to the mushroom management style –google it! ;-) 20:20 Orsi Family have been growers for over 30 years. 21:21 Visit Orsi for some Italian varietals you won’t find anywhere else. 22:22 California is now open but wineries still doing reservations only so be sure to check the Wine Road website for the current details before you visit. Links Orsi Family Vineyards -- https://orsifamilyvineyards.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support. Credits: | |||
| 12 Nov 2020 | Susie Selby, Winemaker Selby Winery | 00:26:14 | |
Winemaker Susie Selby chats with us about her weekly video series and what’s happening at Selby Winery. “Enjoy wine; enjoy life,” is Susie’s approach to being a winemaker.
Wine Of the Day: 2018 Selby Merlot Show Notes 0:46 Wine of the Day – 2018 Selby Merlot 1:20 Harvest number 23 for Selby sandwiched between the pandemic and the fires -- it’s been challenging! (to say the least!) 2:30 Susie’s video interview series brings wine country to you with some levity and shows the sense of collaboration within the industry. See link to videos below. 9:00 Susie is in the tasting room and making sure all Covid protocols are being followed. 10:00 Zoom winemaker dinners a way to keep connected with customers. 17:18 Susie recommends places you can din outside or to go --Barn Diva, Bravas, Seghesio Journeyman Meats, Vallette with new outdoor patio. 22:00 Susie will be publishing her food and wine pairings on the Selby website. Now’s the time to learn to cook a soufflé! Pairs great with Grenache. Links Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 12 Aug 2021 | Matt Michael—Winemaker, Baldassari Family Wines | 00:33:21 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 131 Matt Michael—Winemaker, Baldassari Family Wines Winemaker Matt Michael of Baldassari wines joins us to talk about the how he got into making wine, the wines he makes for Baldassari, his inspiration and family ties to Italy, and the experience at the Windsor tasting room where Matt’s dad and partner, Dom, runs the show. Lots of laughs and fun in this show!
Wine Item of the Day – Water & Wines Puzzle Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:20 The Baldassari Chardonnay that got Beth’s attention! 2:25 Matt’s journey into wine started with his Italian grandfather’s passion for the wine and the vine.His grandfather used to make wine in his basement in Chicago and sparked Matt’s interest in wine and the artesian craft of winemaking. 6:50 First vintage was in 2003 and started with 90 cases of Syrah. Now at 1200 cases 8:44 Baldassari Tasting Lounge on a corner on the plaza in downtown Windsor, south of Healdsburg and North of Santa Rosa where Matt’s Dad, and partner Dom, works. 12:05 Matt gives details on the Baldasarri wine portfolio that consists of Chardonnay, Rose of Pinot Noir, Russian River Pinot Noir, Syrah and Malbec. 20:00 Tasting room set up in a relaxed lounge layout and open Wednesday – Sunday by reservation. Do take drop-ins as well. 22:15 Matt’s favorite places to go in Northern Sonoma County. 26:00 Item of the Day -- Water & Wines wine map puzzle of Italy–it’s completely gorgeous and awesome! 28:45 Podcast listeners—we love to hear from you send us what you liked when you were here or what you’d like to hear on the show. Send a note to beth@wineroad.com 31:00 ONE MORE THING—check out The Dream project on Ron Rubin Winery website for details about the life-saving defibrillator program. Links Baldassari Family Wines -- https://www.bfwwine.com Water & Wines Puzzles-- www.waterandwines.com Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support. Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 27 Jul 2023 | Giovanni Balistreri, Owner & Winemaker at Russian River Winery | 00:43:05 | |
Episode 180 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 180 | Giovanni Balistreri, Owner & Winemaker at Russian River Winery Join us as we welcome back Gio Balistreri from Russian River Winery! We chat about all of the exciting (and yummy) happenings at his Winery and in Sonoma County, and enjoy TWO Wines of the Day for this extra-long episode! :) Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery First Wine of the day: Russian River Vineyards Bacigalupi 2021 Chardonnay 2:23 - Russian River Vineyards is everyone’s favorite backyard and a family friendly place! 4:49 - Despite the rocky economy, they bought the property in 2008 7:54 - They do all kinds of different wines, something for everyone! Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Barbera, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon 9:33 - July 29, Seminar Series - Pinot and Beyond! 11:33 - At Russian River Vineyards, they can do just about whatever you want as far as experience goes - they do bottle service for larger parties, food & wine pairings, an array of parties, the list goes on! 13:17 - Happy hour on Thursdays 5-7:30, be there! :) 15:10 - Gio gives us some suggestions on what he shares with guests to Sonoma County - where he goes, where he eats, visits, etc. 16:31 - Russian River Vineyards has a Wine Club party at the end of July with Gerard’s Paella (a Sonoma County Favorite) 19:47 - Happenings in Sebastopol - natural Wine bars and fun restaurants! 22:07 - Windsor Happenings - Bellacana Tasting Room across from Baldassari and fun breweries. 23:57 - Russian River Vineyard menu discussions, you need to eat when you’re out wine tasting! 24:41 - Pro tip of the day: go visit Russian River Vineyards Mon-Wed for lunch because a lot of west county restaurants are closed! 26:02 - Fast Five: Dustin Valette - Valette, The Matheson 32:31 - Gio just launched a new brand: chester. - his hope is to make this his national brand and they support Dogwood Animal Shelter, and Nuzzles in Utah. 36:18 - The best way to reach the vineyard is through the website for reservations, but they will also do their best to accommodate walk ins! 37:02 - *Second* Wine of the Day! Russian River Vineyards 2019 Terroir Collection Pinot Noir
Fast Five: Dustin Valette - Valette, The Matheson Ingredients: Plating: Put Fava Tip Pea Stew down in a bowl, toss in fava beans, then put pasta on top, slice soppressata thinly, cut into half crescents, dice Bohemian Creamery cheese and place on top. Sonoma County on a Plate! Links: Sponsored by: Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 02 Nov 2023 | Renae Perry from Papapietro Perry | 00:30:33 | |
Episode 187 Renae Perry from Papapietro Perry Sponsored by: Russian River Family Vineyards
We were joined in the studio today by Renae Perry from Papapietro Perry Winery in Dry Creek - and her lovely wine! Come along as we chat about awesome restaurants, different events held both in person and virtually by Papapietro Perry, and hear about their amazing Wine Club Member cruise! Pickleball skills may be required to join. Wine of the Day: 2020 Pinot from Russian River Valley - 100 point winner from Sunset Magazine! Congratulations! Fast Five: Rebecca Germolus Rebecca's Top Appetizer! -Deli turkey Spread the cheese on the meats, roll them up, and your guests will think you have a chef on hand! Links: Russian River Family Vineyards Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. | |||
| 23 Dec 2020 | Year End Recap | 00:17:02 | |
Episode 121 | Year End Recap Happy Holidays! Beth and Marcy wrap up the year sipping Sparkling wine from Cast and point you towards all the great resources on the Wine Road website for planning you wine adventure in 2021. Wine of the Day -- Cast Sparkling Wine Blanc de Blancs Book of the Day -- Big Macs & Burgundy: Wine Parings for the Real World
Show Notes 0:32 Sparkling Wine of the day – Cast Blanc de Blanc 1:38 Check out the videos for Wine and Food Affair – 50 winemakers and recipes to pair with their wines. They videos are all online on our website. 3:36 Plans for Winter Wineland are not yet set, but stay tuned for details 5:19 Order your Wine Road map and plan your future trip. 6:00 Beth and Marcy are going to be inducted in the Taste Awards Hall of Fame in March! 7:20 Book of the Day – Big Macs & Burgundy 10:30 Sign up for the Wine Road Newsletter 11:10 Everything is changing and in flux so always check out our online event calendar for what’s happening virtually and at the wineries. 14:00 Wine Road Podcast is taking a hiatus! We will be doing some research in January and February and then see you on the flipside sometime in March 2021. But Podcast is always here for you in the archives, the shows are evergreen. 15:00 Keep Sipping Sonoma! #sipsonoma LINKS Big Macs & Burgundy: Wine Pairings for the Real World Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | Mark Elcombe, Home Place Manager at Sonoma-Cutrer | 00:23:41 | |
Episode 203 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Mark Elcombe, Home Place Manager at Sonoma-Cutrer This podcast highlights Marc Elcombe of Sonoma-Cutrer, delving into the winery's distinct offerings and acclaimed Chardonnays. Known for tastings, vineyard tours, and unique croquet games, Sonoma-Cutrerstands as a noteworthy asset in the wine industry. Recently, the winery was welcomed into the prestigious Duckhorn Portfolio, cementing its position in the wine market. Wine of the Day: Sonoma-Cutrer 2021 The Cutrer Chardonnay Fast Five: Lemon Spaghetti by Michelle from Rock'n'Vino Olive Oil Use a microplane zester for the following: Zest lemon, Zest garlic clove, zest a fluffy pile of parmesan cheese into a bowl. Add olive oil, squeeze the juice of the lemon juice in and stir. Once pasta is to al-dente readiness, scoop it out and throw it into the bowl with the dressing. Add a little bit of pasta water if it needs to loosen up. And THAT’S IT. :)
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| 30 May 2024 | Dylan Moilanen, Co-Founder & Director of Winemaking at ACTA Wines | 00:32:41 | |
Episode 202 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
In this podcast episode, Dustin Moilanen, co-founder and winemaking director at ACTA shares insights about their unique winemaking process. ACTA, embodying their Latin motto 'Acta Non Verba' or 'Deeds Not Words', puts emphasis on intentional winemaking. Highlighted in the discussion is their signature red blend, Deeds, a rich mix of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and sometimes Malbec. Wine of the Day: ACTA 2021 Deeds Fast Five: Shane from Wilson Winery: Pulled Pork! Pork Tenderloin Crock pot for 5-6 hours - shred with forks, eat on a brioche bun - include coleslaw if you want, but Shane isn’t a coleslaw guy. Pairs well with any Wilson Winery Zinfandel!
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| 01 Jul 2021 | Aphrodite Caserta from Safari West—the Sonoma Serengeti | 00:16:26 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 129 Aphrodite Caserta from Safari West—the Sonoma Serengeti Safari West is one of the premier wildlife destinations in the United States featuring an expansive wildlife collection set within the natural beauty of the woods and rolling hills of Sonoma County, Safari West truly is the closest you can come to Africa without going there. A 400-acre wilderness with over 900 animals representing 90 different species roaming across some of the largest habitats in the country—a truly unique experience in Sonoma Wine Country.
Wine Book of the Day – The Wine Lover's Bucket List: 1,000 Amazing Adventures in Pursuit of Wine by Simon J. Woolf SHOW NOTES 0:49 Safari West is an African Tent cap in Sonoma – it’s the original glamping—m before the word was even popular. 2:02 Safari tours offered daily on Safari trucks across the 400 acres. You can see animals from A to Z. 4:20 Flirt with the Giraffes—the Audrey Hepburn’s of the Serengeti. 5:15 Well trained Safari guides lead visitors on the tours. 6:27 Just a few miles outside of Santa Rosa on Porter Creek Road. 7:36 Options range from day tours to overnight stays in the Safari tents, and the most popular—Winos and Rhinos private safari tour. Or book a Zoomfari virtual tour! 9:45 Fundraiser in October for the Safari West Wildlife foundation. 12:59 Wine Book of the Day – The Wine Lover's Bucket List: 1,000 Amazing Adventures in Pursuit of Wine by Simon J. Woolf 14:20 California is now open but wineries are still doing reservations only so be sure to check the Wine Road website for the event calendar and current details before you visit.
Links Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support. Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible 3rd Edition. | 00:18:36 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 166 Episode 165 | Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible 3rd Edition. Beth and Marcy chat with Karen MacNeil—speaker, wine authority and award-winning author— about the 3rd edition of The Wine Bible, the essential resource for wine lovers.
Fast Five Recipe: Baked Brie and Preserves with Walnuts from Janae Franicevic, Owner and General Manager, Sunce Winery & Vineyard Book of The Day: The Wine Bible 3rd Edition by Karen MacNeil Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:55 All the things that Karen considers, the criteria and the process that goes into writing The Wine Bible. 5:44 Karen sees Romania and Bulgaria as the next two wine regions to break out, along with Turkey. China too is one to watch. 8:30 How Karen got her start down the wine path. 13:15 If you ever get sworn into a public office use the Wine Bible to take your oath! 14:42 For a personalized and signed copy of The Wine Bible go to karenmacneil.com 16:01 Fast Five Recipe –Baked Brie and Preserves with Walnuts from Janae Franicevic, Owner and General Manager, Sunce Winery & Vineyard Ingredients: Triangle of Brie, fig or fruit preserves, chopped walnuts, pie dough Directions: Smother Brie with fig spread and top with walnuts then encase in pie dough. Bake in oven at 325 for 10-15 minutes till golden on the outside. Pair with Malvazia Nera from Sunce Winery of course! 17:48 Tickets for Barrel Tasting March 3rd, 4th, & 5th will go on sale soon. Links Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Glen Kueffner, Tasting Room Manager at Emeritus Vineyards | 00:37:12 | |
Episode 194 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Glen Kueffner, Tasting Room Manager at Emeritus Vineyards Wine of the Day - 2020 Halberg Brut Glen joined us in the studio today and shared his story about how he left Minnesota to come to California. He was introduced to excellent wines, which set the bar for the wineries that he worked at, and what eventually led him to Emeritus - hint, it was meant to be! Come and visit him at Emeritus, the guest experience that he (and his team) provides is stellar! Links: https://www.emeritusvineyards.com/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | Sebastopol Itinerary - Updated! | 00:29:17 | |
Episode 208
Redsicover the charming town of Sebastopol with us! Enjoy a hot cuppa from Retrograde Coffee and Sunshine or delve into the world of tea at Many Rivers. We also share some of our favorite dining delights such as The Redwood and Pilar for authentic Georgian cuisine. Secondly, we provide an in-depth look into the thriving wineries of Sebastopol, including Dutton Estate, Russian River Vineyards, and Emeritus. From walking tours to the energetic Peacetown Summer Concerts, we share a variety of activities.
Wines of the Day- Links: https://www.ballettovineyards.com/ https://www.russianrivervineyards.com/ https://www.emeritusvineyards.com/ https://www.goldridgeorganicfarms.com/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/harvestwinetrail/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: | |||
| 04 May 2023 | Randy Pitts, Owner & Winemaker at Harvest Moon Winery | 00:33:30 | |
Episode 174 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 174 | Randy Pitts, Owner & Winemaker at Harvest Moon Winery Today Randy Pitts visited with us, and shared all of the new exciting happenings at his farm and winery. Walk-ins welcome! Wine of the Day: Sparkling Verdelho Brut Zero - Lodi 2021 Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery 1:38 - What’s going on at Harvest Moon. 3:00 - Pesticides are not the answer! Leave healthy land to the next generation 5:33 - Sparkling Zinfandel - and Wine of the Day discussion. 6:58 - Randy tells us a little more about how sparkling wine is made. 8:22 - In 2022, Harvest Moon made 9 sparkling wines. 11:26 - Randy recommends food pairings 13:03 - No reservations necessary at Harvest Moon! (But if you want to do something special, reservations recommended) 15:10 - Fast Five with Ed Morris from Ron Rubin Winery (Recipe below) 17:01 - Randy expects that this year’s yield will excellent high quality and high quantity fruit 20:11 - We hear about Randy’s farm tours and discover Beth’s secret love: Goats! 24:35 - Come to Wine Country with questions! We want to chat wine - you can always learn something new. 28:55 - Beth backtracks a little bit to find out how Randy got started with winemaking! 30:33 - On the Wine Road website - you can find wineries that can accommodate walk-ins! 31:31 - Wine Road Seminar Series! Check it out on the Wine Road website!
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| 30 Nov 2023 | Brooke Hazen, Founder & Farmer at Gold Ridge Organic Farms | 00:37:51 | |
Episode 189 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Brooke Hazen, Founder & Farmer at Gold Ridge Organic Farms Brooke joined us in the studio not only to share the history of the farm and how he got Gold Ridge Organic Farms started, but all of the amazing new features and directions he and his dedicated team are taking the farm. Tours, tastings and seminars are just a few of the ways that they’re celebrating the success and beauty of the farm! Make sure that you visit when you’re in town, you may see Marcy there!
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| 29 Jul 2024 | Leo Hansen, Owner/Winemaker Leo Steen Wines | 00:26:18 | |
Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards & Winery Episode 206
Listen in today as we share wine and stories with Leo Hansen, the owner and winemaker of Leo Steen Wines. Known for making incredible Chenin Blanc, we start the show with the very first release of a Sparkling Chenin Blanc - what a great way to start the show! This bottle did go into the recording studio with us, then home with Beth! | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Spring Preview --New Spring Events for 2021 | 00:33:58 | |
New Events Spring Preview We are back from hiatus! This jam-packed episode gives the scoop on all the new and upcoming events for Spring 2021. Tune in, take notes, and have a few laughs with Beth and Marcy! Also we need your vote! So stay tuned to the end for details. Note: Please pardon the muffled sound –we are still masked in the studio and following Covid protocols.
SHOW NOTES 0:30 What we did on hiatus – Beth worked. Marcy wrote. 3:30 Shout-out to all the California Wine AVA Associations working together thru Covid times and during wildfires throughout the state. 5:07 SONOMA COUNTY UPDATE - Currently wineries are open but for OUTDOOR tasting only. Most are open Thursday thru Sunday. Call ahead to make an appointment. 7:24 Library Wine Weekend -- First weekend in March 6 & 7, 2021. Don't miss this Great opportunity to taste past vintages! Check out the link below and on the website. 10:35 The Great Wine Road Easter Egg Barrel Hunt! -- March 8- April 11, 2021. Hunt for decorated wine barrels take a photo and tag it and share with #eastereggbarrels and #wineroadbarrels to win an awesome prize package from Wine Road. Check www.wineroad.com for details. 14:30 Wine Love Weekend March 19-21st, 2021. This is a New Event! 42 wineries participating tickets go on sale March 1st, 2021. Need to make a reservation at each winery you want to visit. Check out the program on www. wineroad.com 18:15 UPDATE: Barrel Tasting Weekend moved to May 24-30th, 2021. Check website for tickets and reservations and all the details on how Barrel Tasting will work this year. 22:44 Subject to Change – Beth’s new motto! Always check the Wine Road website for the latest information. 25:11 Townsy Sebastopol – a new app for locals and visitors. Great resource for events, restaurants, shopping, and more. Check it out. 26:56 Shout-out to Bryce Jones in Geyserville, decorated wine barrel idea was his idea. Bryce organized a community art event, invited Wine Road to join the fun. Check out Geyserville for more barrel art. 29:30 Wine Road office is currently shut down so please be patient--we will answer your emails as soon as possible. 31:50 ONE MORE THING--- VOTE FOR WINE ROAD! Wine Road will be inducted into the 2020 Taste Award Hall of Fame -- but we still need your VOTE! Wine Road is nominated for Peoples Choice Taste Award in two categories: Links Taste Awards Peoples Choice—Vote for Wine Road here Taste Awards 2020 Hall of Fame Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 18 Aug 2022 | Mitch Blakeley Operations Manager at Pedroncelli Winery | 00:35:05 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 156 Episode 156 | Mitch Blakeley, Operations Manager, Pedroncelli Winery We chat with Mitch, 4th generation at the winery, about his duties at Pedroncelli where it’s truly a family affair as approach their 95th Anniversary! We sip on the 2019 Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel.
Wine of the Day: Pedroncelli 2019 Mother Clone ZinfandelFast Five Recipe: Easy Pasta Sauce from Deb Osborn, Wine Road Event ManagerBook of the Day: VINO: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine by Joe Campanale. SHOW NOTES 1:00 Mitch began learning the basics of vineyard management working with his father Lance Blakeley in the vineyard. It’s a legacy of viticulture. 4:22 Mitch explains the day-to-day duties that he oversees at the winery. 5:46 Wine of the Day: Pedroncelli 2019 Mother Clone Zinfandel the flagship wine at the winery. The Mother Clone Zinfandel has a bit of “extra” going on in terms of nose and palate and pairs great with food. 9:00 What to expect when you visit the Pedroncelli tasting room and there’s a good chance you’ll meet Mitch when you are there. Appointments needed during the week, but stop by if you are in the area. 12:15 Great story on multi generation families now on the Wine Road blog, Along the Wine Road. Pedroncelli one of the early pioneers in the family wine business. 13:33 Mitch’s gives his suggestions for visitors on what not to miss. Mitch was born and raised in the area and he loves the outdoors along with fishing and golf. Lake Sonoma Recreation area is great spot to hang out. 18:22 Big News--Mitch about to become a father for the first time! Congratulations! 22:15 The vineyards around Pedroncelli are a sight to behold. 23:27 Fast Five Recipe – Easy Pasta Sauce from Debbie Osborn, Event Manager at the Wine Road. Ingredients: 20 oz. Can of San Marzano tomatoes, one stick of butter, sweet onion cut in half, salt and pepper to taste. Directions: Throw the tomatoes in a pot. Add the butter and onion and simmer on low for an hour to two hours. Then take the onions out and immersion blend the remaining sauce and salt to taste and that’s it! Simple and easy and delicious! Enjoy with All the Wine! 25:46 Book of the Day: VINO: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine by Joe Campanale. 28:26 Check out our page on the Wine Road site that lists and links to all the wineries that produce Italian varietals under the heading: The Italians. https://www.wineroad.com/italians/ 30:40 Visit Pedroncelli and be treated like family. Visit the Pedroncelli website or call the winery directly at 707- 857-3531 32:04 ONE MORE THING – If you are in charge of corporate gift buying where you work plan now for the holiday season and use the link on Wine Road.com. Links Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel VINO: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine by Joe Campanale Multi-Generation Family Wineries Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 03 Jun 2021 | Back From Hiatus with all the Latest Wine Road News | 00:24:48 | |
Back From Hiatus with the Latest News from the Wine Road Wine Road Podcast Episode 127
Marcy and Beth are back from hiatus to bring you up to date with what’s happening now on along the wine road as our area prepares to reopen and what to expect when you visit. Also on deck, our Wine of the Day, Williamson Tickled Pink Rose, a must have wine item the “Breakfast Wine” coffee mug and the book of the day, Wine From Another Galaxy. Wine of the Day: Williamson Wines 2019 Tickled Pink Rose Item of the Day: Breakfast Wine coffee mug Book of the Day: Wine From Another Galaxy SHOW NOTES Shout and deep thanks to Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for their grant supporting the podcast.
Links Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support. Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 31 Mar 2021 | Brian Shapiro, Gary Farrell Vineyards | 00:22:12 | |
Episode 124 – Brian Shapiro, Gary Farrell Vineyards Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support. Brian Shapiro, of Gary Farrell Vineyards joins us to talk about what’s new and happening at Gary Farrell Vineyards.
1:02 Wine of the Day -- Rochioli-Allen Vineyards Pinot Noir 2:05 Neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley – defines the AVA into distinct locations within the Russian River area which are Middle Reach, Santa Rosa Plains, Green Valley, Laguna Ridge, Sebastopol Hills, and a newly added area, Eastern Hills. 4:57 Open for outdoor tastings and accepting reservations for cheese and wine flights for $35 all paired with incredible views form the winery. 6:50 Zoom tastings going strong at Gary Farrell with a couple of different tastings and soon be focusing on the Neighborhoods tasting with three wines tasting kits. But also have the 94 Point tasting, Pinot Noir tasting, and Library Selection tasting. See website for details. 8:55 First Friday Happy Hours—Not cost to join, just open a bottle of Garry Farrell. Or order a bottle along with some Bellwether Farms cheese. It’s a fun and lively tasting. 11:44 Teaming up with Truffle Shuffle meal kits for Cook Along’s featuring with Gary Farrell wine and meal kits form Truffle Shuffle. It’s a fun, casual, and delicious experience. 15:15 How Brian got involved in the wine industry. 19:50 Use the Wine Finder on the website to find Gary Farrell wine near you in all 50 states. Links Gary Farrell https://www.garyfarrellwinery.com Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 01 Dec 2022 | Chris Taddei Owner and Wine Maker of Taddei Wines | 00:28:47 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 163 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 163 | Chris Taddei Owner and Wine Maker of Taddei Wines.
Chris Taddei of Taddei wines joins us to tell us about his winemaking philosophy and how he got into making wine. He shares his Project X, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Our Fast Five Recipe is Lamb Chops with Blue Cheese Compound Butter from Julius Orth from Ektimo. Wine of the Day: Taddei Project X, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley SHOW NOTES 1:04 Starting off with 2018 Taddei Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley (Project X) But Chris brought a whole case of wines to try! 3:00 Chris’s tasting room philosophy is he wants people to understand who he is and what he does through his wine. He will open anything you are interested in. 5:08 Wine is a slow beverage. The learning experience is a part of the wine tasting experience. And his vertical tastings are a rare treat. 7:10 How Chris came to be a winemaker, his wine epiphany with a bottle of La Tâche, and how he met his wife. 10:53 Chris started the winery in 2003 and made first wine in 1999. Self taught in winemaking with a background in chemistry. Chris Makes wine with intention and deliberateness. 17:38 Fast Five Recipe –Lamb Chops with Blue Cheese Compound Butter from Julius Orth from Ektimo. Ingredients: Rack of Lamb, Butter, and Blue Cheese. Directions: Separate the chops from the rack of lamb and trim off fat. Put olive oil on the chops and sear on a hot grill about 2 minutes. In advance create the Blue cheese compound butter. Crumble the blue cheese into softened butter. Mix well and roll into a tube in wax paper. Put in refrigerator to chill. Cut a medallion of the lamb chop and slater with the butter. Serve with a roasted root vegetable medley. Pair with Ektimo Pinot Noir 21:05 Chris will also take guests through barrel samples too. Open by appointment only but Chris is always there at the Bell Road location. 25:42 Tickets are now available on wineroad.com for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating. Also check out the Insider Club -- link on the website with all the details. Fill your bag with wine and tag with #mywineroadadventure Links: Credits: | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Tiaan Lordan, Winemaker, Hartford Family Winery | 00:25:30 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 170 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 170 | Tiaan Lordan, Winemaker, Hartford Family Winery Beth and Marcy chat with Tiann about his love of nature and how it connects to winemaking, we sip on the Hartford Family Wines 2021 Land's Edge Pinot Noir, and we hear the famous owl story too. Wine of The Day: Hartford Family Wines 2021 Land’s Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast SHOW NOTES 1:04 Seven years of Wine Rod Podcast can you believe it! 1:25 Wine of the Day: Hartford Family Wines 2021 Land’s Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast blended from two vineyards. 3:55 Hartford Family Wines produces between 12 -15 Pinot Noirs each year and each are distinct. 4:31 What Tiann looks for when creating Pinot. Site first. Then tries to be hands off and let the site shine. 6:30 Hartford Family Winery tasting room is open daily from 10-4:30pm. 8:00 How Tiann got started in the wine industry. Went to University of Stellenbosch to study conservation ecology but then segued to wine. 13:13 The famous story of the Hartford Owl! Stay tuned for kid’s book a plush owl ;-) 19:15 Tiann loves the terrain and landscape of Sonoma County. 20:17 Beth is a birder! Birding is for everyone. 23:14 At Hartford Court there is no cell reception— so that’s a positive! Come taste and relax and listen to the birds. Links Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Jennifer Costa from @sweetschefjen | 00:35:11 | |
Episode 188 | Jennifer Costa from @sweetschefjen Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Beth's daughter Jennifer is in town, so join us while we talk about all of the wonderful restaurants she recommends, wineries to visit, and general Sonoma County greatness there is to enjoy! She may not live here currently, but she keeps her finger on the pulse of Sonoma County with great visitor advice! Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Wine of the Day: Ron Rubin Blue Bin 2022 Pinot Grigio Fast Five! - Jennifer Costa Almond Milk Panna Cotta - goes with any fruit Almond Milk Heavy Cream Heat the heavy cream with the scraped vanilla bean for 1 hour You may serve this with any fruit you like! Fruit Suggestions: Great with white wine or sparkling! Links: @sweetschefjen (Instagram) Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits:
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| 07 Jul 2022 | John Viszlay of Viszlay Vineyards | 00:20:02 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 153
Episode 153 | John Viszlay of Viszlay Vineyards. John Viszlay joins us to talk about what’s going on at the vineyard and introduce us to his new second label –Sonoma Jones. We also hear from Jessie Poshepny Vallery’s with her Fast Five recipe for Strawberry Gazpacho.
Wine of the Day: 2019 Sonoma Jones Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Book of the Day: Press for Champagne Guide: A Guide to Enjoying The World’s Greatest Sparking Wine by Christopher S. Ruhland. Fast Five: Strawberry Gazpacho from Jessie Poshepny Vallery at Trione Vineyards Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES 0:53 Wine of the Day: 2019 Sonoma Jones Chardonnay, Russian River Valley. Johns second label that is an homage and tribute to his mother’s family, the Jones. 5:20 John tells us what’s happening at the winery and in the vineyard—so many projects in the works—from grafting vines, to clearing the land to create new spaces for events. 10: 45 Winery guesthouse listed on VRBO and AirBnB. 11:45 Viszlay Winery open for walk-ins and also can make reservations online. Groups of 6 or more need a reservation. 15:09 Fast Five Recipe – Strawberry Gazpacho from Jessie Poshepny Vallery at Trione Vineyards. Ingredients: Strawberries, simple syrup, Rosé wine, Barbecue spice rub, Crème fraîche. Directions: Place all ingredients into a blender --except for the Crème fraîche. Pour into shooter glasses, top with Crème fraîche and serve it up fresh and cold! 16:52 Book of the Day: Press for Champagne Guide: A Guide to Enjoying The World’s Greatest Sparking Wine by Christopher S. Ruhland. Links Press for Champagne By Christopher Ruhland Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | Monique Soltani, Host of Wine Oh! TV | 00:27:08 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 167 Episode 167 | Monique Soltani, Host of Wine Oh! TV
Beth and Monique discuss Monique’s career path, wine, love, loss, parenting and the rediscovery of her joy for connecting with people through the world of wine as she launches a new season of Wine Oh! TV. Wine of The Day: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Chardonnay SHOW NOTES 1:04 How Monique got her start in broadcasting and saw an opportunity to create her own show, Wine Oh! TV. 5:45 Wine Oh! TV had early distribution to the streaming services but it was a one-woman show led by Monique. 7:10 Monique’s interest in wine started in New York where she worked restaurants and was exposed to fine wine. 11:30 After a great tragedy, Monique re-grouped and is now launching a new six episode season of Wine Oh! TV with a focus on community and connecting through wine. 15:00 For Monique, connecting is key–wine is the through line for her show. 19:00 The new season is built around three big questions 1.What is the thing to drink in this location? 2.What are you going to eat? 3. What is there to do or what is culturally significant? 21:55 Monique’s favorite spot to go? Northern Sonoma County of course–no kidding! 24:44 Wine of the Day: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Chardonnay. Links Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 07 Oct 2021 | Christine Burton—Martorana Family Winery | 00:21:34 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 135 Episode 135 | Christine Burton—Martorana Family Winery Christine Burton Hospitality and Sales Manager at Martorana Winery in Dry Creek Valley. We chat with Christine about her day-to-day activities, the history of the winery and what to expect when you visit the winery.
Wine of the Day – 2018 Martorana Mozzafiato Red Blend, Dry Creek Valley Wine Item of the Day – Wine2Go Collapsible wine bottle. Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:54 Wine of the day Red blend Mozzafiato Red Blend --–mozzafiato translated means “to take your breath away” The Blend is comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petite Syrah, 15% Merlot. 2:09 Hidden gem out on West Dry Creek Valley on the actual creek. Beautiful grounds for picnics, buy a bottle and hang out or come play bocce. Relaxing spot and dog (and kid) friendly too! 5:08 How Christine got started in the wine business. It’s a family affair pitching in on all aspects of the winery. 7:00 Wines in the Martorana portfolio and the tasting room experience in the wine cave! One of the few wine caves in the area. Christine’s office in in the cave too. 9:20 Christine’s favorite spots in wine country to send guests. 12:09 History of the winery. Martorana Family had the vineyards for over 30 years selling fruit and then started to make wine 12 years ago. Now doing Olive oil production too. In addition to grapes also have pear trees on the property. 16:00 Item of the Day—the Wine2Go collapsible wine bottle. (Marcy tells a smuggling story!) 18:00 Check out Wine Road on FaceBook and Instagram at Wine Road Podcast. 19:39 Wine and Food Affair November 5, 6, & 7 – visit wineroad.com for tickets and details. Tickets ARE LIMITED! 20:00 SPECIAL OFFER-- In the month of October mention the podcast at Martorana and get a 2 for 1 wine tasting. Contact Christine at: christine@martaronafamily.com or call 707-433-1909 for reservations. Links Martorana Family Winery -- https://martoranafamilywinery.com/ Christine’s Dining Recommendations: Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | Katie Bowman Co-Owner of Bowman Cellars | 00:25:50 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 138 Episode 138 | Katie Bowman Co-Owner of Bowman Cellars in Graton. Katie Bowman joins us to tell the great story about how Bowman Cellars got started, the experience and vibe you’ll find at the Bowman tasting room in Graton, and her favorite spots to take out of town visitors.
Wine of the Day – Bowman Petillant Natural of Sauvignon Blanc & Bonus wine—Bowman Chardonnay Wine Book of the Day – Wine Doors of Florence by Robbin Gheesling Wine Word of the Day – Barrique Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:03 Find Bowman Cellars in tiny town of Graton on a corner location—you can’t miss it! 2:20 Wine of the Day Bowman Petilliant Natural / Pet Nat Sparkling Wine and the Bowman Chardonnay –double flavor, double the fun today. 3:35 Chardonnay has so many expressions -- try it you’ll like it! 5:00 Pet Nat something new and delicious. 5:54 Bowman is one of the most Instagramable tasting rooms, look for the cute Airstream trailer out front. 7:33 Reservations accepted but also can accommodate walk-ins with space indoors and outdoors. 8:25 Story of how Bowman came to be. Katie’s husband Alex began making a Sauvignon Blanc got great feedback and launched Bowman in 2017. Katie’s Grandfather is Andy of the famous Andy’s Market. 12:58 Where Katie takes friends visitors from out of town – Sonoma Coast, The Casino (restaurant) in Bodega, the redwoods and all the great dining spots. 15:55 Wine Word of the Day—Barrique 17:00 Book of the Day – Wine Doors of Florence, a pictorial book of the wine doors. 18:58 New section on the Wine Road Web site –featured members. Changes each week. Check it out. 19:40 Varietal of the Month goes out third Thursday of the month and you can sign up for the newsletter on the website. 21:00 Reach out to Bowman via their Instagram, by phone on via the website. 21:30 One More Thing—we need podcast reviews on iTunes please! Beth reads the reviews on air so leave a review and we may read yours on the show. 24:38 Get a 2 for 1 Tasting at Bowman if you say you heard it on the podcast!
Links Bowman Cellars https://bowmancellars.com/ Wine Doors of Florence-- www.winedoorsofflorence.com Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 06 Apr 2023 | Dustin Valette, Chef, Owner, Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106 | 00:30:47 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 172 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 172 | Dustin Valette, Chef, Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106
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| 24 Feb 2022 | Denise Gill – Tasting Room Manager from Alexander Valley Vineyards | 00:32:03 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 144 Episode 144 | Denise Gill – Tasting Room Manager from Alexander Valley Vineyards Denise Gill, Wine Judge and Tasting Room Manager at Alexander Valley Vineyards chats with Beth and Marcy about what’s going on at the winery, how she got into the wine business and how she became a wine judge. Our Fast Five recipe is from Zina Bower of Woodenhead Wines. And our wine of the day is Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine of the Day: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Organically farmed) Fast Five: End of Winter Faro Salad from Zina Bower of Woodenhead Wines Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES 0:57 TASTE AWARDS -- Wine Road Podcast has been nominated in two categories for the 2022 Taste Awards Viewers/Listeners Choice and need your votes for Wine Road in categories # 6 Best Food Drink Podcast and # 7 Best Lifestyle Podcast— Go Here to Vote! -- http://www.thetasteawards.com/viewers-choice-voting-announced-for-13th-annual-taste-awards/ 2:20 How Denise got into the wine business and how she became a wine judge. Denise’s great palate took her far as a professional wine judge. There’s a lot that goes into the judging process. 12:10 Denise is celebrating her 8th year on the staff on Alexander Valley Vineyards. But First—Our Wine of the Day: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Estate Organically farmed Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wetzel’s, owners of the winery, are great stewards of the land at Alexander Valley Vineyards. 17:47 Fast Five Recipe – End of Winter Faro Salad from Zina Bower Woodenhead Winery Ingredients Directions 19:20 Cave tours available at AVV at 12 and 2:30 in the original cave and they are building a new cave on the property too. New 25,000 foot Cave is being built and due to be completed in 2023. Vineyard hikes through the historic property that has the homestead of Cyrus Alexander who founded the Alexander Valley in 1840. Original home and schoolhouse is there on the property. 22:39 Denise recommends people go visit Spud Point for the clam chowder and then wind up to Bodega head to enjoy the views. 23:28 New 375 ML bottle size from Alexander Valley Vineyards feature screw caps and are perfect for picnics, available in Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon. 25:00 Denise recommends Ca’Bianca in Santa Rosa great for Italian food. 26:10 New lodgings spots on the Wine Road –Russian River AutoCamp & The Gables Inn in Santa Rosa. 28:50 Wineries are still taking reservations but also able and willing to take walk-ins so don’t hesitate to drop in and see what’s available. Links Taste Awards Voting -- Open till March 11th. Fast Five Wine: Woodenhead –2019 Chardonnay, Piper Ranch, Manchester Ridge, Mendocino County. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 04 Sep 2024 | Elizabeth Miller, Director of Sales at DaVero Farms & Winery | 00:33:28 | |
Episode 209 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Elizabeth Miller, Director of Sales at DaVero Farms & Winery Join our chat with Elizabeth Miller from DaVero Farms and Winery, a beacon of eco-friendly farming and genuine Italian charm. Dive into an immersive experience with tours around their captivating gardens, vineyards, and olive groves, coupled with guided tastings of their exceptional wines and olive oils. DaVero's commitment to sustainability and passion for nature make it a must-visit location for wine lovers and environmental enthusiasts alike.
Fast Five: Lamb Chops by Katarina Bonde from West Wines Ingredients: Pat the spices, salt & pepper on the lamb chops, cover in cling wrap and let it rest in the fridge. Put garlic cloves in a pan with some of the herbs, and cottage cheese - this becomes the cream sauce. BBQ Lamb chops to desired doneness level, then put a dollop of the cream sauce on each lamb chop. Pairs well with a Cabernet Sauvignon from West Wines.
Links: https://www.wineroad.com/events/harvestwinetrail/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | Jess Poshepny Vallery Director of DTC, Hospitality & Marketing Communications at Trione Vineyards and Winery | 00:32:55 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 152 Episode 152 | Jess Poshepny Vallery Director of DTC, Hospitality & Marketing Communications at Trione Vineyards and Winery. We sip on some amazing Sauvignon Blanc and learn the history of the Trione Family and how Jess got into the wine business. Plus what’s new at Trione and what tasting experiences await you.
Wine of the Day: Trione 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley
SHOW NOTES 0:56 Wine of the Day 2021 Trione Reserve Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River Valley 2:08 New black & gold labels for the Reserve wines. 3:35 History of the Trione family and how the winery started. And the historic old stone winery building. 6:50 How Jess got into the wine business. Her awesome Sr. Project about the industry launched her on her way. Started at Trione in 2008. 13:05 Experiences available at Trione by appointment and walk-ins. Most popular is the 2 hour Bocce Wine and Cheese Experience. Also have the Library Wine Experience in the Club Room overlooking the vineyards, and Wine Flights for 2 people featuring five wines. 19:24 Jess recommends her favorite things to do and see in our area. The Coast and the Redwoods are not to be missed. 22:33 Jess’s favorite caterer— Tim Vallery from Peloton Catering, of course! 23:50 Fast Five Recipe – Pulled Pork Sandwich from Kathy Harshbarger at Jeff Cohn Cellars Ingredients: 4lb pork shoulder. Olive oil. Dry Rub—kosher salt and black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, celery salt, cumin. Directions: Slather the pork butt with olive oil, Mix the rub ingredients together and rub into the pork. Place in foil blanket in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. Then reduce oven heat to 300 and cook for another 3 and a half hours. Pair with Jeff Cohn Zinfandel. 26:44 Item of the day—Sonoma Magazine, a great resource for visitors and locals alike. 29:05 Beth getting lots of email and listeners who want some updated itineraries – stay tuned, new itineraries coming soon. 29:43 Ron Rubin is sponsoring our podcast once again for the next year! Thank you Ron Rubin-we so appreciate you! 30:00 Six years ago today we started the podcast in the Wine Road warehouse. 31:31 SPECIAL OFFER: 2 for 1 tasting at Trione. Just tell them you heard it on the Wine Road Podcast. Links Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 21 Jul 2022 | Sebastopol Itinerary 2022 UPDATE: What's New and Coming Soon | 00:23:06 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 154 Episode 154 | Sebastopol Itinerary 2022 UPDATE: What's New and Coming Soon
Marcy fills us in on what’s new and coming soon to Sebastopol. Our Fast Five is Grilled Caprese Crostini from Karissa Kruse of the Sonoma County Winegrowers. Fast Five Recipe: Grilled Caprese Crostini from Karissa Kruse with Sonoma County Winegrowers Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ SHOW NOTES 2:16 Starting on the South end of town in Sebastopol--Avid Coffee (formerly Acre). Psychic Pie Pizza new spot with pizza the pound on sourdough crusts with eclectic toppings made in square pans and a rotating beer and natural wine list. Inca Peruvian restaurant—Peruvian cuisine located behind Starbucks. And Storia Home, home goods store by Gina Rachelle Design a collection of decor, art, textiles, books, and furniture that tell a story. 5:00 New on Main Street—The Third Pig cocktail bar from our friends at Bowman Wines! Super cute and highly instagramable featuring seasonal craft cocktails. Wednesday & Thursday 4-10pm. Open late till midnight on Friday and Saturday. 6:44 New shopping on Main-- Flourish Plant & Gift Boutique – Plants gifts all cute! 7:03 New in the BARLOW -Il Fusti Olive Oil & Vinegar. 8:00 Coming Soon— Lunch Box on Main Street, will be in Former East West cafe site with burgers and inspired sandwiches. The Redwood—a natural wine Pop-Up is setting down roots in a permanent location in Downtown Sebastopol in former Ginger Thai location across from the Hopmonk and near the post office. 9:20 The Livery on Main one side is a co-work spot with day passes available for visitors and coming soon in former K& L Bistro site will be the Goldfinch. The menu will focus on creative plant-based dishes with seafood and meats as sides. The bar program will elevate the classics and have an excellent selection of both new and old-world wines. 10:00 The Livery with three levels will feature The Stables— The Stables, via Farm To Coast Collective. This particular area will house our food hall on ground floor and cocktail lounge on upper level. Food vendors will include Charro Negro —Former chef de cuisine for 10 years at Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar in Healdsburg, Rodrigo soon after began this dynamic concept of fresh seafood prepared Mexican-style. Taverna Lithi —Greek Mediterranean plates. Cozy Plum Kitchen with plant based vegan offerings. And the return of Village Bakery. 11:00 The Loft on the top level will have The Farriers Cocktail lounge - with local oysters, artisan cheese, and salami platters. Doors for all the places in the Livery are set to open Autumn 2022. 15:00 Suggested Itinerary: Start out at Retrograde Coffee and then go antiquing at Antique Society. Lunch at Handline then head out to the beach and come back into town for dinner at Gravenstein Grill. After dinner hit up The Third Pig for a night cap. 16:20 Check out the archives of the past podcasts for more information on Sebastopol. 16:46 Fast Five Recipe – Grilled Caprese Crostini from Karissa Kruse with Sonoma County Wine Growers. Directions: Cut the baguette, heat up the grill, brush bread with olive oil grill one side-- then add tomato slice of mozzarella, basil add drizzle of the balsamic. 19:52 New on the Wine Road website Award Winning Wines link. 20:44 As always please spread the word to your friends about the podcast. Tag us on your social media accounts and we will send you some Wine Road goodies! LINKS Flourish Plant and Gift Boutique The Stables Farm to Coast Collective Food Court Farriers Cocktail Lounge on Loft level Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 03 Oct 2024 | Abby Peterson, Editor-in-Chief at Sonoma Magazine | 00:34:31 | |
Episode 211 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Abby Peterson, Editor-in-Chief at Sonoma Magazine Join our lively conversation with Abby Peterson, the Editor-in-Chief of Sonoma Magazine, as we explore her enthralling journey in the wine industry, the unique allure of Sonoma County, and her advocacy for vineyard visits. Abby lauds Sonoma Magazine as an instrumental guide to the county's local delicacies, wine, travel hotspots, and community stories. Praised for its authentic depiction of the region, this magazine is a must-have resource for locals and tourists alike intending to immerse in the county's vibrant culture and offerings. Links: https://www.wineroad.com/events/wine-food-affair/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | Coco and Michele from Rock'n Vino | 00:31:38 | |
Episode 199 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Coco and Michele from Rock'n Vino Tune into Rockin' Vino Radio where hosts Michelle Marquez and Coco Sturzenbach take you on a journey through the intriguing intersection of music and wine. They engage with winemakers, musicians and chefs, discussing the fascinating impacts of music on wine perception and enjoyment. Available on KSRO and various podcast platforms, this show offers a unique auditory experience for all wine and music enthusiasts with lively discussions and thoughtful pairings. Fast Five: Andrea Card from Francis Ford Coppola Winery *Super Easy Caprese* -Log of Mozzarella (preferably fresh) Slice the mozzarella, put fresh basil and sliced tomatoes on top - top with balsamic and EVOO! Simple, fresh and delicious! Pairs nicely with Francis Ford Coppola - Sofia Blanc de Blancs Links: https://www.ksro.com/podcast/rock-n-vino/ https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits:
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| 09 Jun 2022 | New in Healdsburg with Talia Hart, CEO of Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce | 00:29:55 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 151 Episode 151 | Talia Hart, CEO Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce. Talia Hart, CEO Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce fills us in on everything that’s new, upcoming and happening in Healdsburg. Our Wine of the Day is 2016 Selby Sangiovese. Fast Five Recipe: Pepperoni Bread from Bobby Terrano from F.Teldeschi Winery in Dry Creek.
Wine of the Day: 2016 Selby Sangiovese Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:50 Healdsburg is back and happening so much new to do and see and taste! Live like a local is more than a theme for the city it has genuine warmth and hospitality. 3:29 NEW Restaurants and Bars Little Saint: a new vegan restaurant with craft cocktails and café in the former Shed building along with a green marketplace and a great wine selection. Troubadour: Amazing sandwiches by the folks from Quail and Condor bakery. Lo and Behold: Craft cocktails and incredible food but also host pop-ups on Tuesdays. The Matheson: Three levels of experiences and a wine wall that must be seen. New Tasting Rooms: Ehert, Jeff Cohn Cellars, Trattore. New Lodging: The Madrona Manor has undergone a complete renovation and remodel.Wild Haven Glamping, The Montage. 16:00 The Mill District is in progress and under construction, which will have a hotel and private residencies along with a redwood preserve and public garden space, plus event space and restaurants and retail area. 19:20: Fast Five Recipe – Pepperoni Bread from Chef Bobby Terrano from F.Teldeschi Winery Ingredients: 1 pizza dough, 8 oz. bag sliced peperoni, ¼ provolone cheese sliced, egg yolk & poppy seeds. Directions: Roll out the dough; layer the dough with peperoni followed by layer of the cheese on top, all the way around. Then roll the bread and close the ends like a calzone. Then brush on the egg yolk all around and then sprinkle with poppy seeds. Put on a pizza stone in the oven at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes. Enjoy with red wine but the Teranova is recommended! 21:50 Book of the Day— Steven Spurrier: A Life in Wine—The extraordinary story of Stephen’s life including the story of how he was responsible for the Judgment of Paris which changed the world of wine when California bested several French wines. Fascinating and informative –great to read with a glass of your favorite wine. 24:00 Fan Mail! Here’s a photo of the cute card
24:50 Bacchus Landing – several tasting rooms and also the location wine education classes and certifications. 27:24 Shout out to MissDebee for her awesome review of the podcast on iTunes! Links Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 09 Feb 2023 | Ed Morris, Winemaker at Ron Rubin Winery | 00:26:58 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 168 Episode 168 | Ed Morris, Winemaker at Ron Rubin Winery
Beth and Marcy taste the new Pam’s Un-oaked Cabernet Sauvignon with Ed Morris, winemaker at Ron Rubin Winery, and learn more about what’s new and happening at Ron Rubin winery. Wine of The Day: Ron Rubin Winery 2021 Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:56 Wine of the Day: Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon! Ed tells us what the thoughts were behind the making the wine. It has moxie! 8:57 Harvest time the best time of year and Ed says that’s why he got into winemaking, it’s a special feeling that involves the whole community. 9:20 Ed knew he had made it when Pam said how happy she was with the result of the Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon. 11:00 Thoughtful innovation is driving the wine program at Ron Rubin. The options for making unoaked wines have many possibilities. Texture is key. 13:40 Ed listens to the consumers and that is part of his process when he makes a wine. 15:43 What’s new at the winery. No tasting room at the winery but if you call they will do what they can to accommodate you. 16:35 Shout out to Ben, Ron Rubin Texas Sales Rep! 21:00 Ed is out on the road this year sharing the brand philosophy with customers. 22:00 Ron Rubin Winery became a B Corp which is a huge achievement. 23:00 Ron Rubin started the Saving Lives Program that provides a defibrillator to any winery that wants on and takes the training. Ron’s reason for starting the program was because it’s all about taking care of customers. 24:45 New sustainability initiatives coming soon. At Ron Rubin, Stay tuned! Links Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | Jim Rickards, Winemaker, J. Rickards Winery | 00:29:59 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 171 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 171 | Jim Rickards, Winemaker, J. Rickards Winery Beth and Marcy chat with Jim about his how his desire to leave the city and become a farmer led to his becoming a winemaker in Alexander Valley. He brings to light the importance of sustainability and how it not only impacts the land and surroundings but the taste of his wines! Wine of The Day: J. Rickards Winery 2019 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel, Geyserville Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES
2:42 We learn the breakdown of the Wine of the Day. 3:31 Jim describes how the geography and weather of the Alexander Valley impacts the flavors - brighter flavors and sweeter aromatics. 6:01 Jim gives personal history on how he went from a city boy to a cow rancher, then finally a winemaker. His wine label is his cattle brand! 11:22 Jim’s three rules: 1) We’re tasting, not drinking. 2) Drink lots of water! (The bathrooms in Sonoma County are great!) 3) Never ask Jim a question unless you’re expecting a 20 minute answer. 13:17 They do a Facebook live event 1x week, anything from wine growing to gardening and mulching - check it out! 16:24 We learn about how Jim was one of the first in Sonoma County to plant a cover crop and how it led to sustainability and being pesticide free! 22:41 Grape growing to winemaking - with the winery opening in 2005. The wine cave was built in 2014 24:39 Walk - ins are acceptable during the week, but reservations are always preferred (and required on weekends) because they want to spend time with you so that you can experience the history, the old vineyards and the wine cave! 26:59 Appointments are made through calling the tasting room - email works too! 28:31 Passport to Dry Creek April 29-30, https://www.drycreekvalley.org — click Passport link! Links J. Rickhards April Tax Relief Celebration Event Credits: | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | 2023 Barrel Tasting Weekend March 3-5 | 00:18:55 | |
Episode 169 | Barrel Tasting Weekend the 45th Year!
We sip on some Korbel Sparkling wine and Beth gives us the top ten reasons you need to attend the 45th Annual Barrel Tasting event. Marcy shares a new book called Wine Style. Wine of The Day: Korbel Natural Sparkling Wine SHOW NOTES 1:04 Wine of the Day: Korbel Natural Sparking wine. Beth’s favorite to make her “BethMosa” cocktail with Blood Orange San Pellegrino. 1:55 Shout out to wine writer Rebecca Germolus for her contributions to the Wine Road blog --Along the Wine Road. Check out all her posts at www.alongthewineroad.com 2:39 Beth covers the Top Ten Reasons to come to Barrel Tasting March 3,4, &5th 2023. Buy your tickets now. 15:55 Wine Book of the Day—Wine Style: Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes by Kate Leahy. Links Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Chef Helena, Owner of Baked on the River | 00:30:48 | |
Episode 179 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 179 | Chef Helena, Owner of Baked on the River Today we were joined by Chef Helena and got to learn about all of the yummy goodies that she makes at her restaurant and discuss the fun things to do while you're visiting the river - even if you're not into wine, you're bound to find excitement! Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery 1:18 Helena explains some of what you’ll find when you visit Baked on the River 2:49 They’re more of a restaurant than a bakery, but they still bake their own bread :) 4:46 This is not Helena’s first rodeo! 7:01 Helena’s food is influenced both by Sonoma County and her Swedish heritage. 8:12 She offers gluten-free ingredients and plant based options too 11:50 We learn that Marcy may need to practice baking more :) 13:58 We circle back to the food offered at Helena’s restaurants - Scones and Gravy?! Delicious! 16:33 Beth says breakfast is the best meal of the day! 19:03 Baked on the River is in the town of Guerneville, on the West side toward the coast. 20:28 FAST FIVE - Valerie Wathen from Dutton Goldfield 22:53 boon hotel shoutout! 25:01 Check out Baked on the River Instagram and their website to check the menu and hours :) Be sure to call ahead! 26:55 They have a garden in the back of the restaurant with an aquaponics system! 28:30 Swirl Suite Podcast Shoutout!
FAST FIVE Ingredients and Instructions Leek and Mustard Pie Tart 1. 4 cups of leeks Slice the leeks real thin, then saute (maybe in white wine) Excellent to be paired with bubbly, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir Swirl Suite Podcast: Links: https://www.instagram.com/bakedontheriver https://www.duttongoldfield.com Sponsored by: Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 21 Oct 2022 | Jenna McDaniel, Hospitality Manager & Tasting Room Princess at Pech Merle Winery, in Geyserville. | 00:23:43 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 161 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 161 | Jenna McDaniel, Hospitality Manager & Tasting Room Princess at Pech Merle Winery, in Geyserville.
Jenna McDaniel delights us with her story of how she found her way to working in the industry, her awesome marriage proposal that involved her favorite wine and a life changing pizza, all while we enjoy a bottle of the Pech Merle Sparkling Brut Rose of Syrah. Our Fast Five recipe is Baked Ricotta with Honey Appetizer from Liz Pembroke of Pembroke Design Studios in Healdsburg. Wine of the Day: Peche Merle Brut Rose of Syrah SHOW NOTES 1:08 Jenna –Princess of the Tasting Room wears all the hats at Peche Merle, which means cave under the hill in ancient French! 1:31 Wine of the Day Pech Merle Brut Rose of Syrah their first ever sparkling. Awesome label on the outside and great wine on the inside! Sparkling for everyday. 5:28 Tasting room in smack dab in the middle of downtown Geyserville. Open everyday 11-6pm. Diavola pizza will deliver food to you in the tasting room—Perfect! 8:00 Jenna grew up in Geyserville and around the wine industry, wine was part of the lifestyle. Now she is back to her roots working at Pech Merle and can walk to work! 11:35 Tasting room experience- no reservations required but recommended. They offer a Classic Tasting and Reserve Tasting with 5 wines each to choose from. And you can add on food from Diavola. 14:20 Jenna’s most memorable wine experience was a marriage proposal with a bottle of Linea Cabernet blend under a 300 year-old oak tree on the Pech Merle property – she said Yes—but the Dictator pizza (Marinated Short Rib, Garlic, Mozzarella, Scallions, Serrano Chiles, Kimchi, Kewpie Mayo & Shichimi !!! )from Diavola sealed the deal! Jenna recommends you always propose with a pizza! 16:41 Owner of Pech Merle, Bruce, is an engineer who builds wine caves and the plan is to put a cave on the Pech Merle property at Dry Creek Road. 18:35 Fast Five Recipe –Baked Ricotta with Honey Appetizer From Liz Pembroke of Pembroke Design Studios Ingredients: Fresh Ricotta, olive oil, Meyer lemon peel, honey and sea salt. Directions: Grease a muffin tin with olive oil and fill it with the ricotta. Bake at 375 for 15-17 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then slip on to a parchment line baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and top with the lemon peel. Put back in oven for another 10 minutes and then drizzle it with honey. Pair with Lambert Bridge Blanc de Blanc Sparkling. 20:55 Plan your visit to Pech Merle. You can call or email the tasting room for an appointment or make a reservation on Tock reservation service. 21:30 Wine & Food Affair is November 5 & 6 tickets still on sale, but sale ends on October 31st. 21:48 Shout Out to Ron Rubin for their continued support! We encourage you to order some wine from Ron Rubin Winery and enjoy it while you listen to the podcast! Links Credits: | |||
| 29 Dec 2022 | 2022 Year End Re-Cap with Beth and Marcy | 00:20:39 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 165
Episode 165 | Year End Re-Cap Beth and Marcy recap the highlights of the year while sipping Amista Sparkling Tres.
Wine of the Day: Amista Sparkling Tres
SHOW NOTES 1:25 Beth’s Highlights of 2022. 3:24 Wine of the Day Amista Sparkling Tres. 4:23 Marcy’s Highlights of 2022. 6:20 Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon from Ron Rubin Winery is coming! 12:00 Best highlight of the year is hearing from our podcast listeners. 12:48 Fast Five Recipe –Poached Pear from Chef Kristina Daya, Owner of Mazza Catering Ingredients: Apple cider, Bosch Pear, Spice Medley, Mascarpone, Fleur de sel Carmel Directions: Place the apple cider and spices in a small saucepan over medium heat to simmer. Peel the pear leave the stem on. Once the cider is simmering put the pear in for 20-30 minutes. Remove the pear with a spoon and let cool. Place a smear of mascarpone on a plate and set aside. Crank up the heat on the liquid and allow to thicken, then pour liquid over pear and place the caramel on top. Pair with a late harvest Riesling. 16:48 Tickets are now available on wineroad.com thru January 9th for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating. 18:16 Wine book of the Day – Rosés of Southern France. 19:53 Cheers to 2022 and here’s to 2023! See you next year! Links Ron Rubin Winery Credits: | |||
| 29 Jul 2021 | Vicky Farrow—Amista Vineyards | 00:23:36 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 130 Vicky Farrow—Amista Vineyards Amista owner Vicky Farrow joins us to share how she and her husband Mike got started making wine in their garage which eventually led to starting Amista which means “making friends” in Spanish. We talk about Amista’s award winning sparkling wines while we sip Amista Sparkling Grenache, and learn all about the wonderful experiences that await you at Amista.
Wine of the Day – Wine Book of the Day – Slow Wine Guide USA Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:53 Our new partnership with Ron Rubin Winery 1:42 We pop the cork on Amista Sparkling Grenache from bottle signed by Ashley the winemaker. Amazing color! And Vicky pours a glass of Amista sparkling Syrah – waht Vicky calls "Joy in a Bottle". 3:18 Five different bubbles at Amista with a sixth one on the way Rose of GSM! All the sparkling wines are made with some unusual varieties. 5:00 The story of how Vicky and her husband Mike started the winery –a dream Vicky and her husband didn’t know they had or shared. 7:28 With the support and encouragement of their friends, raving about their homemade wine from the magic barrel, they bought the property in Healdsburg and founded Amista. And that’s how the Amista name came to be – because of their friends. 9:45 What’s happening now at Amista – you can make reservations for a variety of tasting experiences including the sparkling flight. Visitors can make reservations online but Amista can often accommodate drop–ins if you call ahead. 13:20 Vicky’s favorite things to do in Sonoma includes a beautiful dire out Hwy 128, whale watching at Bodega Bay and Armstrong Redwoods. Bacci in Healdsburg is a fave dining spot. 15:15 Beth’s favorite place in Geyserville is Corner Project Ales for the “world’s greatest” according to Beth, pulled pork sandwich. 18:22 Book of the Day-- Slow Wine Guide 2021 USA: A year in the life of the vineyards and wines of the by Deborah Parker Wong, Giancarlo Gariglio. 20:20 Keep up to date with everything going on via the Wine Road website event calendar. 21:18 One Last Thing—we appreciate all of our listeners! We do this for you and would love for you t o shared the podcast with friends and give us a review on iTunes – every review helps! Links Amista Vineyards -- https://www.amistavineyards.com/ Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Baci Resturant -- https://bacicafeandwinebar.com/ Corner Project Ales -- https://cornerprojectales.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support. Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 26 Nov 2020 | Karissa Kruse, President of Sonoma County Winegrowers | 00:28:35 | |
Episode 119 | Karissa Kruse, President of Sonoma County Winegrowers Karissa Kruse shares facts and figures surrounding the 2020 grape harvest. We sip a little Pedroncelli Sauvignon Blanc and our book of the day is The Goode Guide to Wine by Jamie Goode.
Wine Of the Day: 2019 Pedroncelli Sauvignon Blanc Book of The Day: The Goode Guide to Wine: A Manifesto of Sorts by Jamie Good Show Notes 0:39 Wine of the Day – Pedroncelli Sauvignon Blanc 3:40 The Look to Rest After an Unimaginable 2020 Harvest– Karissa discusses and recaps the state of the 2020 grape harvest and wine industry with regard to Covid-19 and the wildfires. Tonnage is down by $50 million overall, but rest assured the 2020 vintage will be selected and made from only the best grapes. 10:30 When you open Sonoma County wine think about all the people behind the scenes that worked to get it from the vine to bottle. Labor is an important issue in state of the wine industry, seasonal and permanent. 16:25 The Resiliency Fund, part of the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation supports the farm worker community impacted by Covid-19 and wildfires-- 1.3 million given out to local families who lost their homes or work was displaced. Also distributed over 14,000 masks to all the vineyard workers. 22:40 New mixed cases available starting December 1st. Only 7 days so order quickly! 23:50 Book of the day- The Goode Guide to Wine: A Manifesto of Sorts by Jamie Goode 26:44 Goats are great! More Goats, Less Drama! Links Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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| 13 Jan 2022 | Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping Co-founder and Owner Ken Barber | 00:27:53 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 141 Episode 141 | Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping Co-founder and Owner Ken Barber Ken Barber of Wildhaven Sonoma tells us all about the awesome luxury camp tent glamping experience that connects you to nature and deep relaxation along the Russian River. We sip on bubbles form West Wines and introduce a new segment—Fast Five!— Five ingredient recipes from our winery and lodging members. Plus our Book of the Day – Sparkling Wine for Modern Times and Item of the Day –Ridely’s Cheese and Wine Jigsaw Puzzle.
Wine of the Day: West Wines Seafoam Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Sparkling Wine Book of the Day: Sparkling Wine for Modern Times by Zachary Sussman NEW! Fast Five: Elisabeth Miller from Dutton Estate Winery Item of the Day: Ridely’s Cheese & Wine Jigsaw Puzzle Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:02 Wine of the Day—West Wines Seafoam Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Sparkling Wine 1:35 Ken tells us all about how Wild Haven Sonoma glamping came to be and his backstory. Wildhaven provides everything you need for a luxury camping experience in an awesome location along the Russian River. 11:50 Ken’s recommendations for where to go and what to do in Sonoma 15:00 Wildhaven Sonoma makes it easy to get out in nature no equipment to buy or store and the campground plus it is a “Covid friendly” option with spacing 15 feet between all the glamping tents. Tent accommodations are also available with bunk beds set ups that are great for families. 17:00 Ken loves and appreciates the connection to nature in Sonoma County and the variety of opportunities to experience nature in diverse ways. 19:09 Visit the the Wildhaven Sonoma website for answers to all your glamping questions. Check it out for your next visit to the wine road. 20:15 Fast Five our new segment with five ingredient dishes fromm our winery and lodging members and local chefs. Today’s Fast Five is from Elizabeth Miller at Dutton Estate Winery with the Apple Cider Mule Cocktail. Apple Cider Mule Cocktail Ingredients: 1-Vodka Directions: Start with the Vodka, then add the ginger beer and a little simple syrup and then add the special ingredient the Dutton Estate Hard Apple cider and garnish with a slice of our local Gravenstein apple or garnish of your choice. 22:20 Wine Book of the Day—Sparkling Wine for Modern Times: A Drinker’s Guide to the the Free Wheeling World of Bubbles by Zachary Sussman 23:25 Item of the Day-- Cheese & Wine Jigsaw Puzzle by Ridley’s – Want the puzzle? Be the first to email Beth at beth@wineroad.com for a chance to get the puzzle. 24:45 Listeners from all over the country wrote to Beth for the free RePour giveaway so pay attention to the podcast for more giveaways. 25:48 NEW-- Featured Podcast Listeners – Introducing Our new segment staring YOU! Have you been to the Wine Road in the last Year? We want to share what you liked with out listeners, from favorite wineries; restaurants or even secret hikes you discovered. Tell us all about your experience and we will read selected letters and share your first name and location on the show. Send a note to beth@wineroad.com and tell her what you loved about your visit to the Wine Road. Show Links Auto Camp Russian River Airstream Trailers Sparkling Wine for Modern Times by Zachary Sussman Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Beth Email-- beth@wineroad.com Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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| 10 Aug 2023 | Keith Hammond, Winemaker at Emeritus Vineyards | 00:30:43 | |
Episode 181 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 181 | Keith Hammond - Winemaker at Emeritus Vineyards Today we had Keith from Emeritus Vineyards tell us all about his introduction into the world of wine and how he came to be the Winemaker there. We also learn of Marcy’s love of their property, it’s her secret sanctuary! Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Wine of the Day - Emeritus Vineyards 2021 Hallberg Blanc 00:53 - We learn about the Hallberg Blanc - a white wine made from Pinot Noir! 2:12 - Marcy LOVES this wine! 3:02 - We learn how this wine is made, because Marcy needs to know! 6:48 - Keith has an interesting story on how he started in Wine :) 11:50 - Emeritus lineup of wines - All Estate Grown Pinot Noir! 14:40 - Reservations are encouraged at Emeritus but not absolutely required 16:07 - Different experiences are available at the vineyard - which is why they prefer reservations so they can make it special for you! :) 19:50 - Fast Five with Liana from Wine Road 21:42 - Beth recalls a potential disaster-turned-success thanks to Emeritus! 24:08 - We plan a nice day in Sonoma County - of course, starting at Emeritus. 26:51 - Wine Road Ambassador - Become one (for FREE) today!! 28:26 - Marcy needed to revisit the Wine of the Day :) 29:11 - To reach Emeritus - call or check them out online! Tasting room is open 7 days a week!
Fast Five: Liana G. - Wine Road Liana’s Mom’s Peanut Butter Nuggets 1. 2 cups peanut butter Mix the peanut butter, honey and oats together in a bowl, separate into small, 1-inch sized balls, roll in shredded coconut - these are better if they’re eaten after being refrigerated for a few hours! :) Links: (707) 823-9463 Sponsored by: Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | Jack Florence of Florence Vineyard | 00:29:42 | |
Episode 214 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
In today's episode, our esteemed guest Jack Florence delves into the inspiration behind his new book "Dare to Dream" and his role in founding Rockpile. He offers insights into his son's award-winning wines, Petite Souris and Zinfandel from Rockpile, thus illuminating the significance of growers in the wine industry. Links: https://www.florencevineyard.com/ Legacy of a Village: The Italian Swiss Colony Winery and People of Asti, California
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| 28 Dec 2023 | Devin Ruddick, VP of Sales and Marketing at Hook & Ladder Winery | 00:21:30 | |
Episode 191 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Devin Ruddick - VP Sales and Marketing at Hook & Ladder *Invisible* Wine of the Day: Hook & Ladder 2022 Gewürztraminer We're joined by Devin from Hook & Ladder and we get to hear about how they are working on new exciting experiences that you can have while at their winery. They recognize that simply wine tasting isn't enough for most people anymore and they're branching out by pairing art with wine, bringing music and food to their location - they're keeping it exciting for newcomers and locals alike! Links: Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits:
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| 01 Jun 2023 | Natalie MacLean, Wine Writer, Author & Instructor | 00:20:31 | |
Episode 176 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 176 | Natalie MacLean, Wine Writer, Author & Instructor Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery Today, we chat with Natalie MacLean regarding her new book, and how her past has helped her pen her new book, Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much.
1:28 Natalie reflects on how she turned some of the hardest times in her life into an engaging memoir - instead of just a “misery dump” 6:00 Marcy asks Natalie about her “Twittergate” issue that is discussed in the book, and we learn about how Natalie has become a Copywrite Nerd! 8:10 Natalie highlights a lot of women winemakers in her memoir! 11:40 Natalie chats about social media management and content creation - it’s a lot of work! 12:22 The Companion Guide to the book entails: Book Club info, Wine info, discussion topics! 14:00 Natalie shares where she likes to visit when she comes to Sonoma County - Merry Edwards, La Crema, Pinos are her favorite! 15:55 Dry Extract - when wine is boiled down to its essence - this is what made her discover who she is at her core - and brought her closure with this book. 17:22 Natalie’s recommendation of what pairs with catharsis: Pinot Noir - packed with flavor, it’s not heavy, it’s a release, there’s no bitter aftertaste. 19:13 Be sure to check out her website for wine resources and other bonuses for buying her book through her website!
Links: https://www.nataliemaclean.com/ Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much Sponsored by:
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| 31 Oct 2024 | Anthony Beckman, Winemaker at Balletto Vineyards | 00:42:41 | |
Episode 213 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Anthony Beckman, Winemaker at Balletto Vineyards Today we're joined by Anthony Beckman, the winemaker at Balletto Vineyards. He discusses his unique transition from journalism to winemaking and the importance of supporting local farmers. Balletto Vineyards, famous for its Chardonnay, not only contributes to the community but also ensures a memorable experience for its customers through walk-in tastings and a scenic tasting deck. Wine of the Day: Balletto Vineyards 2020 Twin Ridges Chardonnay Links: https://www.ballettovineyards.com/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/wine-food-affair/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits:
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| 07 Mar 2024 | Andrea Card, Senior Winemaker & Tim Bodell, Executive Chef at Francis Ford Coppola Winery | 00:29:38 | |
Episode 196 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Andrea Card, Senior Winemaker & Tim Bodell, Executive Chef at Francis Ford Coppola Winery Wine of the Day: Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Prosecco In episode 196, we welcome Senior Winemaker Andrea Carr and Executive Chef Tim Bodell from Francis Ford Coppola Winery, where they share insights into their personal journeys and the revamped winery's menu and new wines. We delve into the unique experiences offered at the winery, the communal joy of food and wine, and the advantages of joining the wine club. Additionally, we are thrilled to announce our podcast's Taste Award nomination and give you a sneak peek into the upcoming Spring Wine Trail event. Fast Five: Thai Curry by Renae Perry, from Papapietro Perry Winery Jar of Curry (Red/yellow/green- whichever you prefer) Sauté the curry for 3-5 minutes, just to get it going Pairs nicely with a Papapietro Perry Pinot! Links: https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/ https://www.papapietro-perry.com/
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| 14 Dec 2023 | Liana G. from Wine Road | 00:24:45 | |
Episode 190 Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards
Wine of the Day: Moshin Vineyards 2022 Rosé of Pinot Noir We were joined in the studio today by Liana, the newest member of the Wine Road Team! She helps out in our office and is our new point of contact for customers and Members alike. Hear about how she can help you out, and hear about what's coming up for Wine Road! Book of the Day: How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor & Savoring Life, By Mandy Naglich Fast Five Recipe: Lindsay Musco, Director of Business Development Brussels Sprouts Salad Brussels sprouts - cut in half, julienned, then blanched Served hot or cold as a side dish Pairs with Crisp white, unoaked chardonnay or Rosé Links: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | Michael Sloan & Justin Sloan—Due Ruscelli Winery | 00:15:45 | |
Wine Road Podcast Episode 133 Episode 133 | Michael Sloan & Justin Sloan—Due Ruscelli Winery Michael Sloan and Justin Sloan from Due Ruscelli Vineyards, a boutique winery in the Russian River AVA, join us to talk about their wines and their family approach to wine making.
Wine Book of the Day – Cheese, Wine, and Bread by Katie Quinn Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:51 How the winery started making Italian varietal wines and got its name Due Ruscelli, meaning two creeks. 3:48 Property is planted all Primitivo vines. 4:58 Tasting room open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and by appointment during the week. Tastings are held in the garden and in the barn. 6:06 Michael’s wife and son lived in Italy and fell in love with Italian culture and the wine. They found a property in Healdsburg and started making wine. They earned early praise and awards for the wine and were encouraged to keep going. 9:00 Michael’s son Jacob Sloan is the winemaker. Inspired by the wines in Italy Jacob worked at other wineries in the area and then got his winemaking certificate. 10:15 It’s a family affair at Due Ruscelli with the entire family pitching in and making it all happen from picking the grapes to pouring the wine in the tasting room. 11:30 Wine Book of the Day -- Cheese, Wine and Bread: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy ad France by Katie Quinn. 14:26 A new lodging has join the Wine Road, check out WildHaven in Alexander Valley Valley for a cool wine country glamping experience. 15:00 Mention Wine Road Podcast and get a complimentary tasting at Due Ruscelli. Links Cheese, Wine, and Bread by Katie Quinn Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/ Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support. Credits: | |||
