Wine Road: The Wine, When & Where of Sonoma County

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: Rus...

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 explai...

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...

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...

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.  Book:  Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divo...

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 Blo...

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 answ...

  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- Gold...

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...

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! Win...

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, So...

Episode 169 | Barrel Tasting Weekend the 45 th Year! We sip on some Korbel Sparkling wine and Beth gives us the top ten reasons you need to attend the 45 th Annual Barrel Tasting event. Marcy shares a new book called Wine Style. Wine of The Day: Korbel Natural Sparkling Wine Wine Book of the Day : Wine Book of the Day: Wine Style— Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes by Kate...

Wine Road Podcast Episode 168 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 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 SH...

Wine Road Podcast Episode 167 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 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 Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rub...

Wine Road Podcast Episode 166 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 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 Manage...

Wine Road Podcast Episode 165 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   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 Fast Five Recipe: Poached Pear by Chef Kristina Daya, Owner of Mazza Catering Book of The Day : Rosés of Southern France by Elizabeth Gaby MW and Ben Bernheim, Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rub...

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...

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...

Wine Road Podcast Episode 162 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 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 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 Me...

Wine Road Podcast Episode 160 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 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 wi...

Wine Road Podcast Episode 159 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   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 Fi...

Wine Road Podcast Episode 158 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   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,...

Wine Road Podcast Bonus Episode Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 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...

Wine Road Podcast Episode 157 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 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...