Episode 180 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery  Episode 180 | Giovanni Balistreri, Owner &amp; 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 &amp; 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!  M-Th, 12-5, happy hour from 5-7:30 on Thurs,  Fri-Sun 12-6 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.    35:43 - Beth’s One Last Thing! Pinot Tasting Event at Russian River Vineyards and Comparative Cabernet Tasting Event 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 Double Barrel   Fast Five: Dustin Valette - Valette, The Matheson We’re going to build a dish together!  Ingredients:  1) Fava Tip Pea Stew 2) Fava beans 3) Cheese - if you’re local, check out Bohemian Creamery 4) Fresh pasta 5) Soppressata - check out Journeyman Meats in Healdsburg   - To make the Fava Tip Pea Stew: take the tops of the fava shoots, puree in blender, add toasted walnut &amp; parmesan/ pecorino, garlic, olive oil - set aside - fava beans: shuck, blanch, set aside - boil fresh pasta, 1:45 - 2 minutes, Dustin loves Lumaconi - toss with butter and parmesan 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:  Russian River Vineyards Pinot and Beyond @ Russian River Vineyards Valette The Matheson Sponsored by: Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios

Episode 180 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 180 | Giovanni Balistreri, Owner &amp; 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 <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> 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 &amp; 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!  M-Th, 12-5, happy hour from 5-7:30 on Thurs,  Fri-Sun 12-6 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.    35:43 - Beth’s One Last Thing! Pinot Tasting Event at Russian River Vineyards and Comparative Cabernet Tasting Event 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 Double Barrel Fast Five: Dustin Valette - Valette, The Matheson We’re going to build a dish together!  Ingredients:  1) Fava Tip Pea Stew 2) Fava beans 3) Cheese - if you’re local, check out Bohemian Creamery 4) Fresh pasta 5) Soppressata - check out Journeyman Meats in Healdsburg   - To make the Fava Tip Pea Stew: take the tops of the fava shoots, puree in blender, add toasted walnut &amp; parmesan/ pecorino, garlic, olive oil - set aside - fava beans: shuck, blanch, set aside - boil fresh pasta, 1:45 - 2 minutes, Dustin loves Lumaconi - toss with butter and parmesan 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:  <a href="https://www.russianrivervineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russian River Vineyards</a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pinot-beyond-tickets-308866386677" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinot and Beyond @ Russian River Vineyards</a> <a href="https://www.valettehealdsburg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valette</a> <a href="https://www.thematheson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Matheson</a> Sponsored by: <a href="https://www.ronrubinwinery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios</a>

Giovanni Balistreri, Owner & Winemaker at Russian River Winery

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 Greens Cookbook — (Greens Restaurant)  Leek and Mustard Pie Tart 1. 4 cups of leeks 2. 2 eggs 3. 1 cup cream  4. ~3oz cheese (your choice- cheddar, gruyere, goat) 5. 2-3 tbsp dijon mustard (6) Pie crust :)  Slice the leeks real thin, then saute (maybe in white wine)  while they cool, beat two eggs with the cup of cream, then add about 3oz grated cheese, then add mustard. Beat and then add to a pie crust and bake at 375 for about 50 mins :)  Excellent to be paired with bubbly, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir  Swirl Suite Podcast: https://www.swirlsuite.com/ Links: https://www.instagram.com/bakedontheriver http://bakedontheriver.com https://boonhotels.com https://www.duttongoldfield.com Sponsored by: Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios

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: <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> 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 Greens Cookbook — (Greens Restaurant)  Leek and Mustard Pie Tart 1. 4 cups of leeks 2. 2 eggs 3. 1 cup cream  4. ~3oz cheese (your choice- cheddar, gruyere, goat) 5. 2-3 tbsp dijon mustard (6) Pie crust :)  Slice the leeks real thin, then saute (maybe in white wine)  while they cool, beat two eggs with the cup of cream, then add about 3oz grated cheese, then add mustard. Beat and then add to a pie crust and bake at 375 for about 50 mins :)  Excellent to be paired with bubbly, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir  Swirl Suite Podcast: <a href="https://www.swirlsuite.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.swirlsuite.com/</a> Links: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bakedontheriver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bakedontheriver</a> <a href="http://bakedontheriver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bakedontheriver.com</a> <a href="https://boonhotels.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boonhotels.com</a> <a href="https://www.duttongoldfield.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.duttongoldfield.com</a> Sponsored by: <a href="https://www.ronrubinwinery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios</a>

Chef Helena, Owner of Baked on the River

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 2. 3 tbsp Dijon mustard 3. 1 tbsp minced, fresh rosemary  4. 1 tbsp mince, fresh thyme 5. 3 cloves of garlic  Try it paired with Zinfandel :)  Links The Gables Inn J. Rickards Winery Sponsored by: Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios

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: <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> 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 - <a href="http://www.thegablesinn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thegablesinn.com</a>, 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 2. 3 tbsp Dijon mustard 3. 1 tbsp minced, fresh rosemary  4. 1 tbsp mince, fresh thyme 5. 3 cloves of garlic  Try it paired with Zinfandel :)  Links <a href="https://www.thegablesinn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gables Inn</a> <a href="https://www.jrwinery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Rickards Winery</a> Sponsored by: <a href="https://www.ronrubinwinery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios</a>

Larry Willis, Owner and Inkeeper of The Gables Inn

Episode 177 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery  Episode 177 | Janelle Meyers - VP of Marketing and Communications at the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber &amp; 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!  Links https://www.visitsantarosa.com/ https://www.santarosametrochamber.com/ https://outtheresantarosa.org/ https://www.arthousesantarosa.com https://www.hotelesantarosa.com The Wine CEO Podcast shoutout! :)  www.thewineceo.com FAST FIVE Recipe &amp; Instructions Portofino Pasta - The 5 Ps! 1. Pasta 2. Pomodoro (tomato) 3. Pesto 4. Parmaggianno  5. Panna (heavy cream) 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/   Sponsored by: Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios

Episode 177 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 177 | Janelle Meyers - VP of Marketing and Communications at the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber &amp; 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: <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> 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 <a href="http://www.wineroad.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wineroad.com</a> 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! Links <a href="https://www.visitsantarosa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitsantarosa.com/</a> <a href="https://www.santarosametrochamber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.santarosametrochamber.com/</a> <a href="https://outtheresantarosa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://outtheresantarosa.org/</a> <a href="https://www.arthousesantarosa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.arthousesantarosa.com</a> <a href="https://www.hotelesantarosa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hotelesantarosa.com</a> The Wine CEO Podcast shoutout! :)  <a href="https://www.thewineceo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thewineceo.com</a> FAST FIVE Recipe &amp; Instructions Portofino Pasta - The 5 Ps! 1. Pasta 2. Pomodoro (tomato) 3. Pesto 4. Parmaggianno  5. Panna (heavy cream) 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  <a href="https://www.porticosocialfood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.porticosocialfood.com/</a> Sponsored by: <a href="https://www.ronrubinwinery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios</a>

Janelle Meyers, VP of Marketing & Communications at Santa Rosa Metro Chamber and Visit Santa Rosa

Natalie MacLean

Episode 176  Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery     Episode 176 | Natalie MacLean, Wine Writer, Author &amp; 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.   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.    18:55 Natalie has her own podcast too, check it out! Unreserved Wine Talk (link below) 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  Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast  Sponsored by: Ron Rubin Winery   Credits:  The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios

Episode 176  Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery  Episode 176 | Natalie MacLean, Wine Writer, Author &amp; Instructor Podcast Sponsor: <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> 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.  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.    18:55 Natalie has her own podcast too, check it out! Unreserved Wine Talk (link below) 19:13 Be sure to check out her website for wine resources and other bonuses for buying her book through her website!  Links: <a href="https://www.nataliemaclean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nataliemaclean.com/</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Witch-Fire-Defamation-Drinking/dp/1459751191" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unreserved-wine-talk/id1444178324" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast</a> Sponsored by: <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery </a> Credits:  The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios</a>

Natalie MacLean, Wine Writer, Author & Instructor

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  1:15  Along the Wine Road Blog - Rebecca is our Author 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) 2. Chutney - peach is best :) 3. Tomato  4. Cheese  5. Onions  Instructions: Slather bread with chutney, slice tomatoes, onion and cheese, put on bread. Have a fire, let it burn out, put it on a griddle on the coals, place the sandwich directly on the griddle. Before flipping, press the sandwich to make sure it doesn't fall apart! He would pair this with a Pinot Noir maybe one from the Sonoma Coast with some spice and earthiness. Links: Maximum Value Marketing Along the Wine Road Blog Pedroncelli Winery Ron Rubin Winery   Credits:  The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios

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 <a href="https://www.alongthewineroad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Along the Wine Road Blog </a> and learn about her unique history regarding wine, and how she came to Sonoma County Wine of the Day: Pedroncelli 2021 Rosé Podcast Sponsor: <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> 1:15  Along the Wine Road Blog - Rebecca is our Author 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 <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/insider-perks-privileges/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wineroad.com/insider-perks-privileges/</a> Fast Five - Tiann Lordan from Hartford Family Winery - Braaibroodjie Ingredients: 1. Bread (sourdough is yummy) 2. Chutney - peach is best :) 3. Tomato  4. Cheese  5. Onions  Instructions: Slather bread with chutney, slice tomatoes, onion and cheese, put on bread. Have a fire, let it burn out, put it on a griddle on the coals, place the sandwich directly on the griddle. Before flipping, press the sandwich to make sure it doesn't fall apart! He would pair this with a Pinot Noir maybe one from the Sonoma Coast with some spice and earthiness. Links: <a href="http://www.maximumvaluemarketing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maximum Value Marketing</a> <a href="https://www.alongthewineroad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Along the Wine Road Blog</a> <a href="https://www.pedroncelli.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pedroncelli Winery</a> <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> Credits:  The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios</a>

Rebecca Germolus, Wine Marketing Maven, Writer for Along the Wine Road Blog

Episode 174  Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery  Episode 174 | Randy Pitts, Owner &amp; 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!  Fast Five Recipe:  Caprese Salad From Ed Morris @ Ron Rubin Winery Fresh Tomatoes Fresh Mozzarella Olive Oil Fresh Basil  Balsamic Vinegar Can be cut up in slices on a plate or diced in a bowl  Pairs with Pam’s Un-Oaked Chardonnay https://shop.ronrubinwinery.com/SHOP.AMS?LEVEL=BOT&amp;PART=CHPMNOS21B Links:  Harvest Moon Winery Wine Road Seminar Series Ron Rubin Winery   Credits:  The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios

Episode 174  Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 174 | Randy Pitts, Owner &amp; 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: <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> 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! Fast Five Recipe:  Caprese Salad From Ed Morris @ Ron Rubin Winery Fresh Tomatoes Fresh Mozzarella Olive Oil Fresh Basil  Balsamic Vinegar Can be cut up in slices on a plate or diced in a bowl  Pairs with Pam’s Un-Oaked Chardonnay <a href="https://shop.ronrubinwinery.com/SHOP.AMS?LEVEL=BOT&amp;PART=CHPMNOS21B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.ronrubinwinery.com/SHOP.AMS?LEVEL=BOT&amp;PART=CHPMNOS21B</a> Links:  <a href="https://harvestmoonwinery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Harvest Moon Winery</a> <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/seminarseries/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Road Seminar Series</a> <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery </a> Credits:  The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios</a>

Randy Pitts, Owner & Winemaker at Harvest Moon Winery

Episode 173 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery  Episode 173 | Valerie Wathen, General Manager at Dutton-Goldfield Winery Beth and Marcy chat with Valerie Wathen about her experience at Sebastopol’s #1 tourist attraction, and how leaving a “normal job” to be in the wine business is the maverick move that many experienced wine-industry folks have done here in Sonoma County!  Wine of the Day: Dutton- Goldfield Winery 2019 Emerald Ridge Pinot Noir  Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin 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.  4:09 We learn about what wines we can expect to experience when visiting the tasting room.  6:35 Valerie gives us a little history on Dutton-Goldfield Winery, and who is Dutton and who is Goldfield.   11:32 They’re flexible for walk ins, but reservations are preferred- they’re also open 7 days a week!  14:12 As a transplant to Sonoma County, Valerie shares her tourism recommendations :)  15:58 Valerie tells us how she got started in the wine industry. Maverick moment!  24:33 Dutton-Goldfield does an amazing Wine &amp; Cheese pairing, they also do different seasonal tastings - and a Library tasting!  26:50 This is your friendly reminder to check our website for events, virtual events, deals, and “something different” sections!   28:14 Valerie shares one of her favorite features of our site: Varietal Search!  28:55 “One last thing” with Beth!  Mother’s Day Weekend Sparkling Seminar. Links  https://www.duttongoldfield.com/ https://www.wineroad.com/seminarseries/ Ron Rubin Winery  Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Episode 173 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 173 | Valerie Wathen, General Manager at Dutton-Goldfield Winery Beth and Marcy chat with Valerie Wathen about her experience at Sebastopol’s #1 tourist attraction, and how leaving a “normal job” to be in the wine business is the maverick move that many experienced wine-industry folks have done here in Sonoma County! Wine of the Day: Dutton- Goldfield Winery 2019 Emerald Ridge Pinot Noir Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin 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. 4:09 We learn about what wines we can expect to experience when visiting the tasting room. 6:35 Valerie gives us a little history on Dutton-Goldfield Winery, and who is Dutton and who is Goldfield.  11:32 They’re flexible for walk ins, but reservations are preferred- they’re also open 7 days a week! 14:12 As a transplant to Sonoma County, Valerie shares her tourism recommendations :) 15:58 Valerie tells us how she got started in the wine industry. Maverick moment! 24:33 Dutton-Goldfield does an amazing Wine &amp; Cheese pairing, they also do different seasonal tastings - and a Library tasting! 26:50 This is your friendly reminder to check our website for events, virtual events, deals, and “something different” sections!  28:14 Valerie shares one of her favorite features of our site: Varietal Search! 28:55 “One last thing” with Beth!  Mother’s Day Weekend Sparkling Seminar. Links  <a href="https://www.duttongoldfield.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.duttongoldfield.com/</a> <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/seminarseries/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wineroad.com/seminarseries/</a> <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thresholdstudios.info/</a>

Valerie Wathen, General Manager at Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Dustin Valette

Wine Road Podcast Episode 172 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery    Episode 172 | Dustin Valette, Chef, Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106 Beth and Marcy chat with local legend Dustin Valette about his three local restaurants, his history with food and wine, and how Sonoma County (and Healdsburg) has become such an important culinary hub in the United States.  Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery   SHOW NOTES 1:41  Dustin explains why he has his restaurants here in beautiful Healdsburg.  2:25  We learn about how Valette was opened, a family affair, in a building with family history!  5:34 Dustin shares about The Matheson and Roof 106, celebrating Healdsburg history and we get to hear about how Dustin made garage wine :)  7:14 Valette Wines brand launched 2016.   8:08 Marcy brings up the exciting Wine Wall at The Matheson, where Dustin explains how they have 106 wines by the glass, allowing them to showcase smaller boutique wineries at their restaurant.   15:08 The Matheson is the special occasion, best of the best of Sonoma County, Roof 106 allows for a more relaxed, casual dining experience with the option for reservations or walk-ins!  17:28 The cocktails at Roof 106 are next-level! (Pun intended)  18:10 Dustin discusses why he only sleeps 5 hours a night and how doing what satisfies you and makes people happy is what keeps you going!   21:21 The passion and energy brought by our local famers and artisans in Sonoma County is showcased by our local restaurants.   24:35 What’s on the horizon for Dustin and his family and restaurants.   27:11 Three new lodging members now part of Wine Road! Santa Rosa:  Arthouse Inn  https://www.arthousesantarosa.com/ Hotel E https://www.hotelesantarosa.com Healdsburg:  The Ruse  http://theruse.com/  28:12  May 18-21st Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience! https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/ Links  https://www.valettehealdsburg.com/ https://www.thematheson.com/roof-106 https://www.thematheson.com/ Ron Rubin Winery  Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 172 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 172 | Dustin Valette, Chef, Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106 Beth and Marcy chat with local legend Dustin Valette about his three local restaurants, his history with food and wine, and how Sonoma County (and Healdsburg) has become such an important culinary hub in the United States. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery  SHOW NOTES 1:41  Dustin explains why he has his restaurants here in beautiful Healdsburg. 2:25  We learn about how Valette was opened, a family affair, in a building with family history! 5:34 Dustin shares about The Matheson and Roof 106, celebrating Healdsburg history and we get to hear about how Dustin made garage wine :) 7:14 Valette Wines brand launched 2016.  8:08 Marcy brings up the exciting Wine Wall at The Matheson, where Dustin explains how they have 106 wines by the glass, allowing them to showcase smaller boutique wineries at their restaurant.  15:08 The Matheson is the special occasion, best of the best of Sonoma County, Roof 106 allows for a more relaxed, casual dining experience with the option for reservations or walk-ins! 17:28 The cocktails at Roof 106 are next-level! (Pun intended) 18:10 Dustin discusses why he only sleeps 5 hours a night and how doing what satisfies you and makes people happy is what keeps you going!  21:21 The passion and energy brought by our local famers and artisans in Sonoma County is showcased by our local restaurants.  24:35 What’s on the horizon for Dustin and his family and restaurants.  27:11 Three new lodging members now part of Wine Road! Santa Rosa:  Arthouse Inn  <a href="https://www.arthousesantarosa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.arthousesantarosa.com/</a> Hotel E <a href="https://www.hotelesantarosa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hotelesantarosa.com</a> Healdsburg:  The Ruse  <a href="http://theruse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theruse.com/</a> 28:12  May 18-21st Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience! <a href="https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/</a> Links  <a href="https://www.valettehealdsburg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.valettehealdsburg.com/</a> <a href="https://www.thematheson.com/roof-106" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thematheson.com/roof-106</a> <a href="https://www.thematheson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thematheson.com/</a> <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thresholdstudios.info/</a>

Dustin Valette, Chef, Owner, Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106

Jim Rickards

 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 00:58 Wine of the Day: J. Rickards Winery 2019 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel, Geyserville, from vines planted in 1908.   1:31 Jim explains how the Wine of the Day gets its unique distinct flavors - field blend.  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 Winery J. Rickhards April Tax Relief Celebration Event Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios

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: <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery </a> SHOW NOTES 00:58 Wine of the Day: J. Rickards Winery 2019 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel, Geyserville, from vines planted in 1908.  1:31 Jim explains how the Wine of the Day gets its unique distinct flavors - field blend.  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 <a href="https://vimeo.com/128497408?embedded=true&amp;source=vimeo_logo&amp;owner=28734257" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wine cave</a> 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, <a href="https://www.drycreekvalley.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drycreekvalley.org</a> — click Passport link! Links  <a href="https://www.jrwinery.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">J. Rickhards Winery</a> <a href="https://www.jrwinery.com/events/2017/4/15/spring-cellar-tax-relief-celebration-f29gc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">J. Rickhards April Tax Relief Celebration Event</a> <a href="https://ronrubinwinery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Rubin Winery</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at  Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios</a>

Jim Rickards, Winemaker, J. Rickards Winery

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Wine Road Episode 91 | 3-Day Itinerary - Santa Rosa    If you haven't started planning your trip to Santa Rosa yet, you will be soon after hearing this episode! With so many unique, locally owned businesses in Santa Rosa, three days isn't nearly enough time to explore them all.     Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.   Show Notes  :25 WIne of the Day: 2014 Optima Cabernet Sauvignon  2:20 Sponsor of the Podcast: Visit Santa Rosa  3:50 Let’s Visit Santa Rosa!  11:15 Breakfast options  18:55 Item of the Day: Fifty Fifty Bottles 21:15 Book of the Day:  Pacific Pinot Noir 23:40  Scottsdale, AZ must see!  25:20 Wine &amp; Food Affair      Links  Wine of the Day: 2014 Optima Cabernet Sauvignon  Optima Winery  Timbercrest Farms  Kokomo  Peterson Winery  Family Wineries   Sponsor of the Podcast: Visit Santa Rosa    Hotels   The Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country  The Sandman Hotel  Vintners Inn Flamingo Resort    Restaurants Perch + Plow  Gerard’s Paella  Parish Cafe  Bollywood Bar &amp; Clay Oven  The Jade Room  Sift Dessert Bar   Willi’s Wine Bar  Cumin Restaurant  Carmen’s Burger Bar  Vitality Bowls  Criminal Baking Co &amp; Noshery  The whole pie  Bird &amp; Bottle  Omelette Express   Coffee  Flying Goat Acres coffee  A’ Roma Roasters Coffee    Beer  Beer Baron Bar &amp; Kitchen   Russian River Brewery  Third Street Aleworks  Moonlight Brewing Co    Attractions Safari West  Luther Burbank Home &amp; Gardens  Charles M. Schulz Museum    Farmers Market  Luther Burbank Organic Market  Veterans Hall Farmers Market    Wineries  Carol Shelton Wines Inspiration Vineyards and Winery  Desmond Wines  Paradise Ridge Winery  Hanna Winery  Balletto Vineyards Iron Horse Vineyards Red Car Wine D’Argenzio Winery   Brunch  Spinster Sisters    Hiking  Howarth Park    Miracle Plum  The Phoenician   Visit Episode 89!!    Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 91 | 3-Day Itinerary - Santa Rosa  If you haven't started planning your trip to Santa Rosa yet, you will be soon after hearing this episode! With so many unique, locally owned businesses in Santa Rosa, three days isn't nearly enough time to explore them all.  Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Show Notes  :25 WIne of the Day: 2014 Optima Cabernet Sauvignon  2:20 Sponsor of the Podcast: Visit Santa Rosa  3:50 Let’s Visit Santa Rosa!  11:15 Breakfast options  18:55 Item of the Day: <a href="https://www.fiftyfiftybottles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fifty Fifty Bottles</a> 21:15 Book of the Day: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Pinot-Noir-Comprehensive-Connoisseurs/dp/0520253175" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pacific Pinot Noir</a> 23:40  Scottsdale, AZ must see!  25:20 Wine &amp; Food Affair  Links <a href="https://optimawinery.com/product/optima-alexander-valley-cabernet-sauvignon/?age-verified=4ab574e619" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wine of the Day: 2014 Optima Cabernet Sauvignon</a> <a href="https://optimawinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Optima Winery </a> <a href="http://www.timbercrest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Timbercrest Farms </a> <a href="https://www.kokomowines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kokomo</a> <a href="https://www.petersonwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peterson Winery </a> <a href="https://www.familywineriesdrycreek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Family Wineries  </a> <a href="https://visitsantarosa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sponsor of the Podcast: Visit Santa Rosa </a> Hotels  <a href="https://visitsantarosa.com/hyatt-regency-sonoma-wine-country" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country </a> <a href="https://www.sandmansantarosa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sandman Hotel </a> <a href="https://www.vintnersinn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vintners Inn</a> <a href="https://www.flamingoresort.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flamingo Resort </a> Restaurants <a href="https://www.perchandplow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Perch + Plow </a> <a href="https://www.gerardspaella.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gerard’s Paella </a> <a href="https://theparishcafe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parish Cafe </a> <a href="https://bollywoodbar.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bollywood Bar &amp; Clay Oven </a> <a href="https://www.thejaderoomsr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jade Room </a> <a href="https://www.siftdessertbar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sift Dessert Bar </a> <a href="https://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/willis-wine-bar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Willi’s Wine Bar </a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/cumin-restaurant-santa-rosa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cumin Restaurant </a> <a href="https://www.carmensburgerbar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carmen’s Burger Bar </a> <a href="https://vitalitybowls.com/locations/santa-rosa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vitality Bowls </a> <a href="https://www.criminalbaking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Criminal Baking Co &amp; Noshery </a> <a href="http://www.thewholepieshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The whole pie </a> <a href="https://www.birdandthebottle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird &amp; Bottle </a> <a href="https://omeletteexpress.com/menu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Omelette Express</a> Coffee  <a href="https://www.acrecoffee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Goat Acres coffee </a> <a href="http://www.aromaroasters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A’ Roma Roasters Coffee </a> Beer  <a href="https://www.beerbaronbar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beer Baron Bar &amp; Kitchen  </a> <a href="https://russianriverbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russian River Brewery </a> <a href="https://thirdstreetaleworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third Street Aleworks </a> <a href="https://moonlightbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moonlight Brewing Co </a> Attractions <a href="https://www.safariwest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Safari West </a> <a href="http://www.lutherburbank.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luther Burbank Home &amp; Gardens </a> <a href="https://schulzmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles M. Schulz Museum </a> Farmers Market  <a href="https://thesantarosafarmersmarket.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luther Burbank Organic Market </a> Veterans Hall Farmers Market  Wineries  <a href="https://www.carolshelton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carol Shelton Wines</a> <a href="https://www.inspirationvineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inspiration Vineyards and Winery </a> <a href="http://desmondwines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desmond Wines </a> <a href="https://prwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paradise Ridge Winery </a> <a href="https://www.hannawinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hanna Winery </a> <a href="https://www.ballettovineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Balletto Vineyards</a> <a href="https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iron Horse Vineyards</a> <a href="https://redcarwine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Car Wine</a> <a href="https://www.dargenziowine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">D’Argenzio Winery</a> Brunch  <a href="http://thespinstersisters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spinster Sisters </a> Hiking  <a href="https://srcity.org/1271/Howarth-Park" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Howarth Park </a> <a href="https://www.miracleplum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miracle Plum </a> <a href="https://www.thephoenician.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Phoenician  </a> <a href="http://wineroadpodcast.com/89-wine-road" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit Episode 89!! </a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.</a>

3-Day Itinerary - Santa Rosa 

WINE ROAD EPISODE 100!!  | Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards Please welcome Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards. Pop open a bottle of bubbly or Pinot Noir with the ladies as we sit back and hear about the Instagram-worthy Iron Horse Vineyards property, the up and coming additions to Iron Horse, and of course, Wine Road’s next event weekend, Barrel Tasting!  Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.   Special Guest Joy Sterling, CEO of Iron Horse Vineyards   Show Notes :40 Guest of the Podcast: Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards :55 Sponsor of the Podcast: Pure Luxury Transportation  2:05 Welcome Joy!  4:20 Wine of the Podcast: Iron Horse Pinot Noir  11:15 Inspiration Vineyard Wine Labels  14:30 Iron Horse Vineyards Winery - Definitely Instagram worthy!  18:35 Oyster Girls; April - October 19:45 Picnics to come!  20:50 Be sure to make an appointment!  23:18 Joy, what’s your favorite Sonoma County hot spots?  24:28 Book of the Podcast: Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles by Jane Lopes 26:35 #SipSonoma 28:40 Barrel Tasting Weekend   Links Guest of the Podcast: Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards  Tours &amp; Tastings at Iron Horse Vineyards Sponsor of the Podcast: Pure Luxury Transportation  Wine of the Podcast:  Iron Horse 2016 Deer Gate Pinot Noir  The Oyster Girls   Ocean Reserve  Big Bottom Market  Book of the Podcast:  Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles by Jane Lopes #SipSonoma  Barrel Tasting Tickets   Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

WINE ROAD EPISODE 100!!  | Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards Please welcome Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards. Pop open a bottle of bubbly or Pinot Noir with the ladies as we sit back and hear about the Instagram-worthy Iron Horse Vineyards property, the up and coming additions to Iron Horse, and of course, Wine Road’s next event weekend, Barrel Tasting! Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Special Guest Joy Sterling, CEO of Iron Horse Vineyards Show Notes :40 Guest of the Podcast: Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards :55 Sponsor of the Podcast: Pure Luxury Transportation  2:05 Welcome Joy!  4:20 Wine of the Podcast: Iron Horse Pinot Noir  11:15 Inspiration Vineyard Wine Labels  14:30 Iron Horse Vineyards Winery - Definitely Instagram worthy!  18:35 Oyster Girls; April - October 19:45 Picnics to come!  20:50 Be sure to make an appointment!  23:18 Joy, what’s your favorite Sonoma County hot spots?  24:28 Book of the Podcast: Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles by Jane Lopes 26:35 #SipSonoma 28:40 Barrel Tasting Weekend Links Guest of the Podcast: Joy Sterling from <a href="https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iron Horse Vineyards</a> <a href="https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/Visit-Us/Tour--Tastings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tours &amp; Tastings at Iron Horse Vineyards</a> Sponsor of the Podcast: <a href="https://www.pureluxury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pure Luxury Transportation </a> Wine of the Podcast: <a href="https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/product/2016-Deer-Gate-Pinot-Noir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Iron Horse 2016 Deer Gate Pinot Noir </a> <a href="http://www.theoystergirls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Oyster Girls </a> <a href="https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/product/2015-Ocean-Reserve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ocean Reserve </a> <a href="https://www.bigbottommarket.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Bottom Market </a> Book of the Podcast: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vignette-Stories-Life-Wine-Bottles/dp/1743795327" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles by Jane Lopes</a> <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/sipsonoma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#SipSonoma</a> <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barrel Tasting Tickets</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.</a>

Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards

Christopher Sawyer

Wine Road Episode 94 | Christopher Sawyer, Sommeli-YAY!    Guest of the Podcast Christopher Sawyer, Sommelier, &amp; partner at Gravenstein Grill  Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.  Show Notes  0:45 Sponsor of the Podcast: Sonoma Magazine  2:15 Let’s hear from Chris!  7:57 Winery of the Podcast: Jigar Wines Pinot Noir  13:55 What’s the Sommelier life like?  18:22 How lucky are we to be in Sonoma County?!  20:06 Item of the Day: Food, Wine &amp; Drink Mad Libs  20:45 Book of the Day: Natural Wine for the People  25:45 Wine Road Blog  27:38 Chris’s Final Words 27:57 Wine Road - Holiday Hours    Links:  :28 Gravenstein Grill  0:45 Sponsor of the Podcast: Sonoma Magazine - SonomaMag.com/wineroad  6:40 Sebastopol Center for the Arts  7:57 Winery of the Podcast: Jigar Wines Pinot Noir  12:55 Rodney Strong  12:56 Gloria Ferrer  13:04 Balletto Vineyards  14:50 Press Democrat  14:52 Sonoma County Harvest Fair  18:00 Sonoma County Airport 18:55  Wrights Beach 19:45 Ferrari Carano 19:48 Talty Winery  20:06 Item of the Day:  Food, Wine &amp; Drink Mad Libs  20:45 Book of the Day:  Natural Wine for the People  25:45 Wine Road Blog 27:00 Unti Vineyards  27:57  Wine Road - Winery Holiday Hours    Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 94 | Christopher Sawyer, Sommeli-YAY!  Guest of the Podcast Christopher Sawyer, Sommelier, &amp; partner at Gravenstein Grill Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Show Notes  0:45 Sponsor of the Podcast: Sonoma Magazine  2:15 Let’s hear from Chris!  7:57 Winery of the Podcast: Jigar Wines Pinot Noir  13:55 What’s the Sommelier life like?  18:22 How lucky are we to be in Sonoma County?!  20:06 Item of the Day: Food, Wine &amp; Drink Mad Libs  20:45 Book of the Day: Natural Wine for the People  25:45 Wine Road Blog  27:38 Chris’s Final Words 27:57 Wine Road - Holiday Hours  Links:  :28 <a href="http://www.gravensteingrill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gravenstein Grill </a> 0:45 Sponsor of the Podcast: <a href="https://www.sonomamag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonoma Magazine</a> - <a href="http://sonomamag.com/wineroad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SonomaMag.com/wineroad </a> 6:40 <a href="https://sebarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sebastopol Center for the Arts </a> 7:57 Winery of the Podcast: <a href="https://www.jigarwines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jigar Wines Pinot Noir </a> 12:55 <a href="https://www.rodneystrong.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rodney Strong</a> 12:56 <a href="https://www.gloriaferrer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gloria Ferrer </a> 13:04 <a href="https://www.ballettovineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Balletto Vineyards</a> 14:50 <a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Press Democrat </a> 14:52 <a href="http://harvestfair.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonoma County Harvest Fair </a> 18:00 <a href="https://sonomacountyairport.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonoma County Airport</a> 18:55 <a href="https://www.sonomacounty.com/lodging/wrights-beach-campground" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wrights Beach</a> 19:45 <a href="https://www.ferrari-carano.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ferrari Carano</a> 19:48 <a href="https://www.taltyvineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talty Winery </a> 20:06 Item of the Day: <a href="http://www.madlibs.com/book/eat-drink-and-be-mad-libs-by-douglas-yacka-9780843180718/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Food, Wine &amp; Drink Mad Libs</a> 20:45 Book of the Day: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Wine-People-What-Where/dp/0399582436" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Natural Wine for the People </a> 25:45 <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/wine-101/wine-road-blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Road Blog</a> 27:00 <a href="https://www.untivineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unti Vineyards </a> 27:57 <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Holiday-Hours-2019.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wine Road - Winery Holiday Hours</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.</a>

Christopher Sawyer, Sommeli-YAY!

Please join along with welcoming our two special guests for this podcast, Karissa and Dan! Along with Marcy and Beth, the four talk all about the go-to Sonoma County destinations, from the locals!   Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.  Special Guests Karissa Kruse &amp; Dan Aguilar    Show Notes   Sonoma County Winegrowers Association 1:00 Wine of Podcast: 2018 Longboard Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc  2:00 Dan’s Sonoma County Stops  6:20 Dan’s Tasting Room Choices 12:33 Where do you take out of town visitors?  14:00 Barrel Tasting is here!  16:50 What is the Sonoma County Wine Growers Association all about?  20:00 Last notes from Dan &amp; Karissa 22:00 43rd Annual Barrel Tasting    Links  Sonoma County Winegrowers Association  Longboard Vineyards  Willi’s Wine Bar Russian River Brewery  Annadel Park  Pomo Canyon Campground   Shell Beach Blue Heron  Cape Fear Cafe  Jack London State Park  Lynmar Estate Iron Horse  MaCRostie  Francis Ford Coppola Winery  Campo Fina  Valette   Bravas  Diavola  Geyrserville Gun Club Catellis  Locals Tasting Room  Pech Merle Young and Yonder Wine Road   Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Please join along with welcoming our two special guests for this podcast, Karissa and Dan! Along with Marcy and Beth, the four talk all about the go-to Sonoma County destinations, from the locals!  Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Special Guests Karissa Kruse &amp; Dan Aguilar  Show Notes   Sonoma County Winegrowers Association 1:00 Wine of Podcast: 2018 Longboard Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc  2:00 Dan’s Sonoma County Stops  6:20 Dan’s Tasting Room Choices 12:33 Where do you take out of town visitors?  14:00 Barrel Tasting is here!  16:50 What is the Sonoma County Wine Growers Association all about?  20:00 Last notes from Dan &amp; Karissa 22:00 43rd Annual Barrel Tasting  Links  <a href="https://sonomawinegrape.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonoma County Winegrowers Association </a> <a href="https://www.longboardvineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Longboard Vineyards </a> <a href="https://www.williswinebar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Willi’s Wine Bar</a> <a href="https://russianriverbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russian River Brewery </a> <a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=480" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annadel Park</a> <a href="https://www.sonomacounty.com/lodging/pomo-canyon-environmental-camp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pomo Canyon Campground </a> <a href="https://www.californiabeaches.com/map/shell-beach-area-pismo-beach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Shell Beach</a> <a href="https://blueheronrestaurant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Heron </a> <a href="http://www.capefearcafe.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cape Fear Cafe </a> <a href="https://jacklondonpark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack London State Park </a> <a href="https://lynmarestate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lynmar Estate</a> <a href="https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iron Horse </a> <a href="https://macrostiewinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MaCRostie </a> <a href="https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Francis Ford Coppola Winery </a> <a href="http://campofina.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Campo Fina </a> <a href="https://www.valettehealdsburg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valette</a> <a href="https://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/bravas-bar-de-tapas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bravas </a> <a href="https://www.diavolapizzeria.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diavola </a> <a href="https://www.geyservillegunclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geyrserville Gun Club</a> <a href="http://www.mycatellis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catellis </a> <a href="https://localstastingroom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Locals Tasting Room </a> <a href="https://www.pechmerlewinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pech Merle</a> <a href="https://www.youngandyonder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Young and Yonder</a> <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Road</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.</a>

Sonoma County, through the lense of locals! 

Kathleen Kelley

Wine Road Episode 93 | Kathleen from Kelley &amp; Young Wine Garden Inn  Guest of the Podcast Kathleen Kelley, Owner of Kelley &amp; Young Wines and Kelley &amp; Young Wine Garden Inn   Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.  Show Notes  0:47 Sponsor of the Podcast: Corkage (BYOBlikeaboss.com)  2:15 Wine of the Day: Sauvignon Blanc  4:33 the Beginnings of Kelley and Young  8:15 Tasting Room at the Library  9:09 Kelley &amp; Young Wine Garden Inn  14:20 Things to do in Cloverdale  21:32 Item of the Day: Wine Soap   23:30 Book of the Day: Grasping the Grape  25:30 Beth’s Thank Yous!  26:45 Kathleen’s final notes   Links  Sponsor - BYOBLIkeABoss DeLorimier Winery   Kelley &amp; Young Wines at the Library Kelley &amp; Young Wine Garden Inn  Bolt Fabric + Home  Papa’s Pizza Cafe   Quilt shop in cloverdale  Trading Post Restaurant  Piacere Ristorante Italiano   Hamburger Ranch &amp; BBQ  Winter Festival   Plank  J Rickards Winery   Left Bank Alexander Valley   Item of the Day: Wine Soap   Book of the Day: Grasping the Grape    Please us a Review on iTunes! Directions  HERE    Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 93 | Kathleen from Kelley &amp; Young Wine Garden Inn  Guest of the Podcast Kathleen Kelley, Owner of Kelley &amp; Young Wines and Kelley &amp; Young Wine Garden Inn  Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Show Notes  0:47 <a href="https://byoblikeaboss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sponsor of the Podcast</a>: Corkage (<a href="https://byoblikeaboss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BYOBlikeaboss.com</a>)  2:15 Wine of the Day: Sauvignon Blanc  4:33 the Beginnings of Kelley and Young  8:15 Tasting Room at the Library  9:09 Kelley &amp; Young Wine Garden Inn  14:20 Things to do in Cloverdale  21:32 Item of the Day: Wine Soap   23:30 Book of the Day: Grasping the Grape  25:30 Beth’s Thank Yous!  26:45 Kathleen’s final notes Links  <a href="https://byoblikeaboss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sponsor - BYOBLIkeABoss</a> <a href="http://delorimierwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DeLorimier Winery </a> <a href="https://winegardeninn.com/kelley-young-wines-tasting-room/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kelley &amp; Young Wines at the Library</a> <a href="https://winegardeninn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelley &amp; Young Wine Garden Inn </a> <a href="https://www.boltcloverdale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bolt Fabric + Home </a> <a href="http://www.papaspizzacafe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Papa’s Pizza Cafe  </a> <a href="https://www.boltcloverdale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quilt shop in cloverdale </a> <a href="http://www.thepostcloverdale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trading Post Restaurant </a> <a href="https://www.piacereristorante.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piacere Ristorante Italiano  </a> <a href="https://www.hamburgerranchandbbq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hamburger Ranch &amp; BBQ</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/downtown-cloverdale-cloverdale/3rd-annual-cloverdale-winter-festival/1516404761783560/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Winter Festival </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Plank-Coffee-407268909297286/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Plank</a> <a href="https://www.jrwinery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J Rickards Winery </a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/left-bank-alexander-valley-2019-tickets-59923118661" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Left Bank Alexander Valley </a> <a href="https://www.swagbrewery.com/products/wine-soap-vintage-merlot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Item of the Day: Wine Soap </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grasping-Grape-Demystifying-Varieties-Discover/dp/1784882488" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Book of the Day: Grasping the Grape </a> Please us a Review on iTunes! Directions <a href="https://trafficgenerationcafe.com/increase-itunes-podcast-reviews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE</a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.</a>

Kathleen Kelley from Kelley & Young Wine Garden Inn

Wine Road Episode 97 | Winter Wineland, here we come!  Wine Road Event Manager, Debbie Osborn, is back in the booth with Marcy &amp; Beth talking all things Winter Wineland. Did you know you can create a custom map from the participating wineries on WineRoad.com? Also, you can find the entire Winter Wineland program to map out your weekend! Tune in to find all the tips and tricks to make your Winter Wineland weekend unforgettable.   Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.   Special Guest | Debbie Osborn, Event Manager at Wine Road     Show Notes 0:45 Wine of the Podcast:  2017 Longboard Pinot Noir  1:15 Winter Wineland!  3:50 Winter Wineland Program - Website Information!  5:25 Lodgings  7:30 Winemaker Breakfast  9:01 Last details about Winter Wineland  10:15 Item of the Day:  The Whine Barrel  13:17 Book of the Day:  I drink, therefore I am by Roger Scruton 14:45 Reminder: Pre-sale Winter Wineland tickets end January 13  16:27 Follow this link to leave a review on Trip Advisor!    Links  Longboard Vineyards 1:55 Capo Creek  Roald Wine Company Baca Wines  Wineroad lodgings   Wineroad Map   Winemaker Breakfast  8:09 Kendall Jackson Winery  8:45  Barrel Tasting - tickets going live soon!  16:27  Leave us a review on TripAdvisor!     Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 97 | Winter Wineland, here we come!  Wine Road Event Manager, Debbie Osborn, is back in the booth with Marcy &amp; Beth talking all things Winter Wineland. Did you know you can create a custom map from the participating wineries on <a href="http://WineRoad.com?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WineRoad.com?</a> Also, you can find the entire Winter Wineland program to map out your weekend! Tune in to find all the tips and tricks to make your Winter Wineland weekend unforgettable.  Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Special Guest | Debbie Osborn, Event Manager at Wine Road  Show Notes 0:45 Wine of the Podcast: <a href="https://www.longboardvineyards.com/xe/xe.asp?page=viewitem&amp;p=784&amp;cat=wine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2017 Longboard Pinot Noir </a> 1:15 Winter Wineland!  3:50 Winter Wineland Program - Website Information!  5:25 Lodgings  7:30 Winemaker Breakfast  9:01 Last details about Winter Wineland  10:15 Item of the Day: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whine-Barrel-Conversation-Entertaining-Conversations/dp/B07FC596C8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Whine Barrel</a> 13:17 Book of the Day: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drink-Therefore-Am-Philosophers-Guide/dp/1441170677" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> I drink, therefore I am by Roger Scruton</a> 14:45 Reminder: Pre-sale Winter Wineland tickets end January 13  16:27 Follow this link to leave a review on Trip Advisor!  Links  <a href="https://www.longboardvineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Longboard Vineyards</a> 1:55 <a href="https://www.capocreekranch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capo Creek </a> <a href="https://www.roaldwine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roald Wine Company</a> <a href="https://www.bacawines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baca Wines </a> <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/lodgings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wineroad lodgings </a> <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/events/winter-wineland/?section=map" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wineroad Map </a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-wineland-2020-sonoma-county-28th-annual-tickets-78212781535" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Winemaker Breakfast </a> 8:09 <a href="https://www.kj.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kendall Jackson Winery </a> 8:45 <a href="https://www.wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barrel Tasting</a> - tickets going live soon!  16:27 <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32482-d15811947-Reviews-Wine_Road_Northern_Sonoma_County-Healdsburg_Sonoma_County_California.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave us a review on TripAdvisor</a>!   Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.</a>

Winter Wineland, here we come! 

Mike Saini

Wine Road Episode 102 | Laura and Mike Saini of Saini Vineyards The Sainis are 4th generation Sonoma County grape growers that have been farming grapes in both the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys for over 100 years. Please listen in to hear about their rich history!  Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.   Special Guests Laura and Mike Saini of Saini Vineyards     Show Notes 0:30 Sponsor of the Podcast: Wine Industry Network  1:41 Saini Vineyards  4:50 Wine of the Podcast:  2016 Olive Block Old Vine Zinfandel  6:45 Tell us about Saini!   13:45 Where are your favorite Sonoma County spots?  16:33 Were you always going to be a winemaker?  17:45 Saini’s Wine Maker, Julia  20:15 Partner Input: Karissa from Wine Growers Association  23:15 Where can folks find Saini Vineyards?  26:20 Leave us a review on trip advisor!    Links  Wineindustrynetwork.com  Saini Winery and Vineyards  Wine of the Podcast:  2016 Olive Block Old Vine Zinfandel  Baci Cafe and Wine Bar  Valette Healdsburg  Single Thread Farms El Farolito  El Sombrero  Diavola Pizzaria Agave  Wine Growers Association   Trip Advisor Review!    Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 102 | Laura and Mike Saini of Saini Vineyards The Sainis are 4th generation Sonoma County grape growers that have been farming grapes in both the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys for over 100 years. Please listen in to hear about their rich history! Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Special Guests Laura and Mike Saini of Saini Vineyards  Show Notes 0:30 Sponsor of the Podcast: Wine Industry Network  1:41 <a href="https://www.sainivineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saini Vineyards </a> 4:50 Wine of the Podcast: <a href="https://www.sainivineyards.com/product/2016-Olive-Block-Old-Vine-Zinfandel?pageID=0ECC3ECC-0C66-EBB0-1430-A9C7A155B79C&amp;sortBy=DisplayOrder&amp;maxRows=10&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2016 Olive Block Old Vine Zinfandel </a> 6:45 Tell us about Saini!   13:45 Where are your favorite Sonoma County spots?  16:33 Were you always going to be a winemaker?  17:45 Saini’s Wine Maker, Julia  20:15 Partner Input: Karissa from Wine Growers Association  23:15 Where can folks find Saini Vineyards?  26:20 Leave us a review on trip advisor!  Links  <a href="http://wineindustrynetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wineindustrynetwork.com </a> <a href="https://www.sainivineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saini Winery and Vineyards </a> Wine of the Podcast: <a href="https://www.sainivineyards.com/product/2016-Olive-Block-Old-Vine-Zinfandel?pageID=0ECC3ECC-0C66-EBB0-1430-A9C7A155B79C&amp;sortBy=DisplayOrder&amp;maxRows=10&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2016 Olive Block Old Vine Zinfandel </a> <a href="https://bacicafeandwinebar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baci Cafe and Wine Bar </a> <a href="https://www.valettehealdsburg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valette Healdsburg </a> <a href="https://www.singlethreadfarms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Single Thread Farms</a> <a href="https://elfarolito2000.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El Farolito </a> <a href="http://elsombrerohbg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El Sombrero </a> <a href="https://www.diavolapizzeria.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diavola Pizzaria</a> <a href="https://www.agave-mex.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Agave</a> <a href="https://sonomawinegrape.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Growers Association </a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32482-d15811947-Reviews-Wine_Road_Northern_Sonoma_County-Healdsburg_Sonoma_County_California.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Trip Advisor Review! </a> Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at <a href="http://thresholdstudios.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.</a>

Laura and Mike Saini of Saini Vineyards `

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