Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.

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 Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios

Wine Road Podcast Episode 170 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   Episode 170 | Tiaan Lordan, Winemaker, Hartford Family Winery Beth and Marcy chat with Tiann about his love of nature and how it connects to winemaking, we sip on the Hartford Family Wines 2021 Land's Edge Pinot Noir, and we hear the famous owl story too.  Wine of The Day: Hartford Family Wines 2021 Land’s Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery  SHOW NOTES 1:04 Seven years of Wine Rod Podcast can you believe it! 1:25 Wine of the Day: Hartford Family Wines 2021 Land’s Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast blended from two vineyards. 3:55 Hartford Family Wines produces between 12 -15 Pinot Noirs each year and each are distinct. 4:31 What Tiann looks for when creating Pinot. Site first. Then tries to be hands off and let the site shine. 6:30 Hartford Family Winery tasting room is open daily from 10-4:30pm. 8:00 How Tiann got started in the wine industry. Went to University of Stellenbosch to study conservation ecology but then segued to wine. 13:13 The famous story of the Hartford Owl! Stay tuned for kid’s book a plush owl ;-) 19:15 Tiann loves the terrain and landscape of Sonoma County. 20:17 Beth is a birder! Birding is for everyone. 23:14 At Hartford Court there is no cell reception— so that’s a positive! Come taste and relax and listen to the birds. Links  Hartford Family Wines Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Episode 169 | Barrel Tasting Weekend the 45th Year! We sip on some Korbel Sparkling wine and Beth gives us the top ten reasons you need to attend the 45th Annual Barrel Tasting event. Marcy shares a new book called Wine Style. Wine of The Day: Korbel Natural Sparkling Wine Wine Book of the Day: Wine Book of the Day: Wine Style— Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes by Kate Leahy Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery  SHOW NOTES 1:04 Wine of the Day: Korbel Natural Sparking wine. Beth’s favorite to make her “BethMosa” cocktail with Blood Orange San Pellegrino. 1:55 Shout out to wine writer Rebecca Germolus for her contributions to the Wine Road blog --Along the Wine Road. Check out all her posts at www.alongthewineroad.com 2:39 Beth covers the Top Ten Reasons to come to Barrel Tasting March 3,4, &5th 2023. Buy your tickets now. 15:55 Wine Book of the Day—Wine Style: Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes by Kate Leahy. Links  Korbel Wine Along the Wine Road Blog Barrel Tasting Tickets Wine Style Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

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 SHOW NOTES 0:56 Wine of the Day: Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon! Ed tells us what the thoughts were behind the making the wine. It has moxie! 8:57 Harvest time the best time of year and Ed says that’s why he got into winemaking, it’s a special feeling that involves the whole community. 9:20 Ed knew he had made it when Pam said how happy she was with the result of the Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon. 11:00 Thoughtful innovation is driving the wine program at Ron Rubin. The options for making unoaked wines have many possibilities. Texture is key. 13:40 Ed listens to the consumers and that is part of his process when he makes a wine. 15:43 What’s new at the winery. No tasting room at the winery but if you call they will do what they can to accommodate you. 16:35 Shout out to Ben, Ron Rubin Texas Sales Rep! And congratulations to Diane DiRoma on her promotion to VP Sales and General Manager for Ron Rubin brands. 21:00 Ed is out on the road this year sharing the brand philosophy with customers. 22:00 Ron Rubin Winery became a B Corp which is a huge achievement. 23:00 Ron Rubin started the Saving Lives Program that provides a defibrillator to any winery that wants on and takes the training. Ron’s reason for starting the program was because it’s all about taking care of customers. 24:45 New sustainability initiatives coming soon. At Ron Rubin, Stay tuned! Links Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

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 Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:04 How Monique got her start in broadcasting and saw an opportunity to create her own show, Wine Oh! TV. 5:45 Wine Oh! TV had early distribution to the streaming services but it was a one-woman show led by Monique. 7:10 Monique’s interest in wine started in New York where she worked restaurants and was exposed to fine wine. 11:30 After a great tragedy, Monique re-grouped and is now launching a new six episode season of Wine Oh! TV with a focus on community and connecting through wine. 15:00 For Monique, connecting is key–wine is the through line for her show. 19:00 The new season is built around three big questions 1.What is the thing to drink in this location? 2.What are you going to eat? 3. What is there to do or what is culturally significant? 21:55 Monique’s favorite spot to go? Northern Sonoma County of course–no kidding! 24:44 Wine of the Day: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Chardonnay. Links Wine Oh! TV Alexander Valley Vineyards Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/  

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 Manager, Sunce Winery & Vineyard Book of The Day: The Wine Bible 3rd Edition by Karen MacNeil Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:55 All the things that Karen considers, the criteria and the process that goes into writing The Wine Bible. 5:44 Karen sees Romania and Bulgaria as the next two wine regions to break out, along with Turkey. China too is one to watch. 8:30 How Karen got her start down the wine path. 13:15 If you ever get sworn into a public office use the Wine Bible to take your oath! 14:42 For a personalized and signed copy of The Wine Bible go to karenmacneil.com 16:01 Fast Five Recipe –Baked Brie and Preserves with Walnuts from Janae Franicevic, Owner and General Manager, Sunce Winery & Vineyard Ingredients: Triangle of Brie, fig or fruit preserves, chopped walnuts, pie dough Directions: Smother Brie with fig spread and top with walnuts then encase in pie dough. Bake in oven at 325 for 10-15 minutes till golden on the outside. Pair with Malvazia Nera from Sunce Winery of course! 17:48 Tickets for Barrel Tasting March 3rd, 4th, & 5th will go on sale soon. Links Karen MacNeil The Wine Bible 3rd Edition Wine Speed Newsletter Sunce Winery Barrel Tasting Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

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 Rubin Winery   SHOW NOTES 1:25 Beth’s Highlights of 2022. 3:24 Wine of the Day Amista Sparkling Tres. 4:23 Marcy’s Highlights of 2022. 6:20 Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon from Ron Rubin Winery is coming! 12:00 Best highlight of the year is hearing from our podcast listeners. 12:48 Fast Five Recipe –Poached Pear from Chef Kristina Daya, Owner of Mazza Catering Ingredients: Apple cider, Bosch Pear, Spice Medley, Mascarpone, Fleur de sel Carmel Directions: Place the apple cider and spices in a small saucepan over medium heat to simmer. Peel the pear leave the stem on. Once the cider is simmering put the pear in for 20-30 minutes. Remove the pear with a spoon and let cool. Place a smear of mascarpone on a plate and set aside. Crank up the heat on the liquid and allow to thicken, then pour liquid over pear and place the caramel on top. Pair with a late harvest Riesling. 16:48 Tickets are now available on wineroad.com thru January 9th for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating. 18:16 Wine book of the Day – Rosés of Southern France. 19:53 Cheers to 2022 and here’s to 2023! See you next year! Links Amista Sparkling Cast Wines Jordan Winery and Vineyards Bowman Cellars Dutton Estate Gary Farrell Iron Horse Vineyards Mazza Catering Rosés of Southern France WinterWineLand Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 164 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   Episode 164 | Roger Beery Owner and Wine Maker at J. Cage Cellars Roger Beery tells us about his journey from wine blogger to winemaker and how the entire family got involved in creating J.Cage Cellars. Our Fast Five Recipe is Lemon-Goat Cheese-Mushroom Pizza from Nick Stez at WoodenHead Our book of the day is Blood Form a Stone by Adam McHugh.   Wine of the Day: It’s a mystery! Fast Five Recipe: Lemon-Goat Cheese-Mushroom Pizza from Nick Stez at WoodenHead Wine Book of The Day: Blood from a Stone by Adam McHugh Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ SHOW NOTES 0:58 J.Cage Cellars Tasting Room in Windsor where it’s all happening 1:53 How J.Cage Cellars came to be. Started with a wine blog Bacchus and Beery, and then became a family affair with everyone joining together to make the winery a reality in 2014. 7:00 Tasting room experience at J.Cage Cellars is casual and relaxed -- very likely you will meet Roger and Donna in the tasting room. 11:44 Tasting room by reservation and walk-ins welcome too! Call or email for an appointment. JCage.com 12:41 Mainly producing Russian River Pinot Noir, but also make Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose of Pinot Noir and Red Blend. 13:14 Experiences include: the Meet J. Cage tasting and the Pinot Exploration comparing three single vineyard Pinot’s and Sonoma County Pinot. 17:00 Fast Five Recipe –Lemon-Goat Cheese-Mushroom Pizza from Nick Stez at WoodenHead (recipe inspired by Psychic Pie) Ingredients: Pizza Dough, Maitake Mushrooms, Laurel Chenel Goat Cheese, Olive oil, Lemon juice and zest.   Directions: Roll out pizza dough and rub olive oil and salt and pepper into dough. Pre-cook the mushrooms ¾ of the way. Add the mushrooms to the pizza and sprinkle with goat cheese. Place in hot oven for 12 minutes. Remove pizza and sprinkle with lemon juice and zest and a touch of olive oil. Pair with Pinot Noir of course! 19:07 Tickets are now available on wineroad.com for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating. 19:42 Book of the Day – Blood From A Stone by Adam McHugh   Links J.Cage Cellars Woodenhead Wine WinterWineLand Blood From a Stone by Adam McHugh Writing Between the Vines Psychic Pie Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 163 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 163 | Chris Taddei Owner and Wine Maker of Taddei Wines. Chris Taddei of Taddei wines joins us to tell us about his winemaking philosophy and how he got into making wine. He shares his Project X, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Our Fast Five Recipe is Lamb Chops with Blue Cheese Compound Butter from Julius Orth from Ektimo. Wine of the Day: Taddei Project X, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Fast Five Recipe: Lamb Chops with Blue Cheese Compound Butter from Julius Orth from Ektimo. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ SHOW NOTES 1:04 Starting off with 2018 Taddei Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley (Project X) But Chris brought a whole case of wines to try! 3:00 Chris’s tasting room philosophy is he wants people to understand who he is and what he does through his wine. He will open anything you are interested in. 5:08 Wine is a slow beverage. The learning experience is a part of the wine tasting experience. And his vertical tastings are a rare treat. 7:10 How Chris came to be a winemaker, his wine epiphany with a bottle of La Tâche, and how he met his wife. 10:53 Chris started the winery in 2003 and made first wine in 1999. Self taught in winemaking with a background in chemistry. Chris Makes wine with intention and deliberateness. 17:38 Fast Five Recipe –Lamb Chops with Blue Cheese Compound Butter from Julius Orth from Ektimo. Ingredients: Rack of Lamb, Butter, and Blue Cheese. Directions: Separate the chops from the rack of lamb and trim off fat. Put olive oil on the chops and sear on a hot grill about 2 minutes. In advance create the Blue cheese compound butter. Crumble the blue cheese into softened butter. Mix well and roll into a tube in wax paper. Put in refrigerator to chill. Cut a medallion of the lamb chop and slater with the butter. Serve with a roasted root vegetable medley. Pair with Ektimo Pinot Noir 21:05 Chris will also take guests through barrel samples too. Open by appointment only but Chris is always there at the Bell Road location. 25:42 Tickets are now available on wineroad.com for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating. Also check out the Insider Club -- link on the website with all the details. Fill your bag with wine and tag with #mywineroadadventure Links: Taddei Wines Ektimo Wines WinterWineLand Wine Road Insider Club Ron Rubin Winery Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

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 lovers devoted to all things bubbly – the people, places, and world of sparkling wines and Champagnes. We pop a magnum of the Iron Horse special edition 2014 Brut Stargazing Cuvée Sparkling Wine that is truly out-of this world! Our Fast Five recipe Barbecue Ribs from Mitch Blakeley at Pedroncelli Winery. Wine of the Day: Iron Horse special edition 2014 Brut Stargazing Cuvée Sparkling & Amista Sparkling Tres a Rosé of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre. Fast Five Recipe: Barbecue Ribs from Mitch Blakeley at Pedroncelli Winery. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery   SHOW NOTES 1:15 Wines of the Day -- Iron Horse 2014 Brut Stargazing Cuvée Sparkling with the awesome Cosmic Cliffs image from the James Webb space telescope. Taste the stars! We also have the beautiful Amista Sparkling Tres Rosé perfect for the Thanksgiving table. 4:35 The Sparkling Discoveries website a community created by Vicky. Sparkling Discoveries is the place to learn about Sparkling wine and the people and places behind the wines. 8:22 Joy, Vicky, Beth, and Marcy share their favorite pairings with sparkling wines. 10:48 Vicky does the interviews on the Sparkling Discoveries site and learned a lot about Joy when she did her interview. Family and sense of place is most important for Joy. 14:10 You can engage with the Sparkling Discoveries community and website by reading the interviews and subscribing to the site. Also you can nominate people in sparkling wine world to be on the site. Send your ideas and thoughts to Vicky. 17:00 We nominate Joy as the next James (Jane) Bond! 18:20 It’s a federal law—you must drink American bubbles on Thanksgiving! It’s the perfect wine for the wide range of flavors and dishes on the table. 20:30 Joy and Vicky to do a tasting of aged sparkling wines. A Road show! 22:2 According to Joy, the optimal size for sparkling is a Magnum. We agree! It’s only two bottles. 23:23 The stunning label of the NASA photo of Cosmic Cliffs on the Stargazing Cuvée must be seen. It’s a very emotional image. Cosmic positivity. 26:30 Fast Five Recipe – Barbecue Ribs from Mitch Blakeley at Pedroncelli Winery. Ingredients: Barbecue Ribs, cayenne pepper, black pepper, honey, and sriracha sauce for the glaze. Directions: Cook on outdoor grill slow at 250-300 degrees for 4-6 hours if indoors in oven 2.5 to 5 hours at 275. Slow and low is the way to go. Slather with the sauce. Pair with Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel. 29:20 Bubbles Pro Tip: Put a raspberry in your sparkling wine and wait for it to flip! 30:33 Tickets are now available on WineRoad.com for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating. Also check out the Insider Club -- link on the website with all the details. Links Sparkling Discoveries Amista Vineyards Amista Sparkling Tres a Rosé of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre Iron Horse Vineyards Iron Horse 2014 Brut Stargazing Cuvée Sparkling Pedroncelli Winery Ron Rubin Winery   Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 161 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   Episode 161 | Jenna McDaniel, Hospitality Manager & Tasting Room Princess at Pech Merle Winery, in Geyserville. Jenna McDaniel delights us with her story of how she found her way to working in the industry, her awesome marriage proposal that involved her favorite wine and a life changing pizza, all while we enjoy a bottle of the Pech Merle Sparkling Brut Rose of Syrah. Our Fast Five recipe is Baked Ricotta with Honey Appetizer from Liz Pembroke of Pembroke Design Studios in Healdsburg. Wine of the Day: Peche Merle Brut Rose of Syrah Fast Five Recipe: Baked Ricotta with Honey Appetizer From Liz Pembroke of Pembroke Design Studios Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ SHOW NOTES 1:08 Jenna –Princess of the Tasting Room wears all the hats at Peche Merle, which means cave under the hill in ancient French! 1:31 Wine of the Day Pech Merle Brut Rose of Syrah their first ever sparkling. Awesome label on the outside and great wine on the inside! Sparkling for everyday. 5:28 Tasting room in smack dab in the middle of downtown Geyserville. Open everyday 11-6pm. Diavola pizza will deliver food to you in the tasting room—Perfect! 8:00 Jenna grew up in Geyserville and around the wine industry, wine was part of the lifestyle. Now she is back to her roots working at Pech Merle and can walk to work! 11:35 Tasting room experience- no reservations required but recommended. They offer a Classic Tasting and Reserve Tasting with 5 wines each to choose from. And you can add on food from Diavola. 14:20 Jenna’s most memorable wine experience was a marriage proposal with a bottle of Linea Cabernet blend under a 300 year-old oak tree on the Pech Merle property – she said Yes—but the Dictator pizza (Marinated Short Rib, Garlic, Mozzarella, Scallions, Serrano Chiles, Kimchi, Kewpie Mayo & Shichimi !!! )from Diavola sealed the deal! Jenna recommends you always propose with a pizza! 16:41 Owner of Pech Merle, Bruce, is an engineer who builds wine caves and the plan is to put a cave on the Pech Merle property at Dry Creek Road. 18:35 Fast Five Recipe –Baked Ricotta with Honey Appetizer From Liz Pembroke of Pembroke Design Studios Ingredients: Fresh Ricotta, olive oil, Meyer lemon peel, honey and sea salt. Directions: Grease a muffin tin with olive oil and fill it with the ricotta. Bake at 375 for 15-17 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then slip on to a parchment line baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and top with the lemon peel. Put back in oven for another 10 minutes and then drizzle it with honey. Pair with Lambert Bridge Blanc de Blanc Sparkling. 20:55 Plan your visit to Pech Merle. You can call or email the tasting room for an appointment or make a reservation on Tock reservation service. 21:30 Wine & Food Affair is November 5 & 6 tickets still on sale, but sale ends on October 31st. 21:48 Shout Out to Ron Rubin for their continued support! We encourage you to order some wine from Ron Rubin Winery and enjoy it while you listen to the podcast! Links Pech Merle Winery Diavola Pizza Ron Rubin Winery Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

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 wines at Sunce are divine! Fast Five Recipe is Linda’s Salad from Mysty Stewart. Wine of the Day: Sunce 2020 Malvazia Nera Fast Five Recipe: Linda’s Salad from Mysty Stewart. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:00 Wine of the Day – 2020 Malvazia Nera from Sunce Winery. It’s the perfect breakfast wine. 1:45 Sunce just started their 33st consecutive harvest. Cheers to that! 3:21 Janae recently drove through Italy on a family vacation and discovered an amazing bottle of Malvazia Nera. 5:37 Janae also brought a bottle of the Sunce 2019 Montepulciano grown in Russian River Valley. Only 9 barrels made. A tribute to the grower is on the label. 6:45 Sunce means sun or sunshine in Serbo–Croatian. 9:48 Sunce is a “backyard winery” with family home there and has been a great way to raise a family. 10:49 Sunce is located on Olivet Road, which is a great place to spend the day with a variety of wineries from large to small established there. 12:50 Sunce is relaxing place to visit with outdoor seating and Bocce courts too. Tasting room closed Tuesday and Wednesday (the trend now) which gives the family some balance and time to spend on their boat off the winery “compound”. 17:24 Fast Five Recipe –Linda’s Salad– From Mysty Stewart, Wine Road PR Manger Ingredients: 1 head butter lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, 1 chopped pear, ½ cup chopped walnuts and cranberries. Directions: Throw all together in a bowl and use raspberry vinaigrette or poppy seed dressing. Easy peasy and delicious! 19:54 New at the winery, in addition to being closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, now charging for tasting and the experience is designed by the customer with over 40 wines to taste and evaluate. Also offering charcuterie, with advance notice. 23:25 Sunce accepts reservations but also welcomes drop-ins at the winery. 26:10 Janae and family travel to Croatia every year to husband and winemaker Frane Franicevic’s home, a small fishing village in Croatia on Hvar Island. Wine Club members have the option to stay at the apartments on Hvar. 28:06 Visiting Sunce is a relaxing experience and it’s all about you and what you want to create of the experience with your friends. It’s time to start getting out and enjoying yourself again. 29:47 ONE MORE THING—Wine and Food Affair tickets are still sale for November 5th and 6th! No Reservations needed this year! Check out The Insider Club –details on the wineroad.com 32:47 Soon you will say the wines at Sunce are divine! Links Sunce Winery Ron Rubin Winery Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

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 Five Recipe is Ahi Poke form Carole Shelton. Wine of the Day: 2018 Lynmar Pinot Noir, Quail Hill Vineyard Fast Five Recipe: Ahi Poke from Carol Shelton Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:00 Wine of the Day – 2018 Lynmar Pinot Noir form Quail Hill Vineyard. A great vintage made with14 clones of Pinot. It’s Light and opulent with a dense fruity nose, and lingering finish. Like a chord! 5:22 Lynn’s philosophy on the perfect size business and the growth or (non-growth) of Lynmar which is kept at a 12-15,000 case level to keep it optimal for quality and service. 7:28 Seeking harmony in all aspects of the business and the winery food and wine program. Beth feels it’s a spiritual place at Lynmar. 9:30 Lynmar serving 4 course lunches and have expended the gardens that include the edible gardens with heirloom varieties used by the chefs for the food pairings. Carrying on the Luther Burbank torch. 13:40 Winery started after Lynn sought a peaceful getaway from San Francisco in the country and found the ideal spot in Sebastopol. Originally sold the grapes grown on the property then started making their own wine. 17:09 It’s all about community at Lynmar-- the customers and the winery personnel and the extended community of families they encompass. 19:00 Sonoma County has a certain something, a vitality and abundance that makes the area special. 20:45 Lynmar making Balsamic vinegar now for over 22 years. 22:33 Beautiful guesthouse, The Bliss house on the property for use of Wine Club members and families. 24:20 Fast Five Recipe –Ahi Poke– From Carol Shelton of Carol Shelton Wines Ingredients: Fresh Sushi grade Ahi tuna, sesame oil, ponzu, brown sugar, ginger, (green onions, cilantro and lime) Directions: Cube the Ahi then add sesame oil one part to two parts of ponzu mixed together with brown sugar and table spoon of minced ginger add a little squeeze of lime and scallions serve with rice crackers add avocado on the side. Enjoy with Carol Shelton Rendezvous Rose. 27:27 All winery workers are full time employees which gives Lynmar great control over harvest and are ready to go when the pick date is chosen. Makes for a calm and orderly harvest. 30:00 ONE MORE THING—Wine and Food Affair tickets are now on sale! And No Reservations needed this year! Links Lynmar Estate Winery Carol Shelton Wines Ron Rubin Winery Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

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, E Block, Clone 115 Book of the Day: Concise Guide to Blind Tasting by Neel Burton. Fast Five Recipe: Vinegar Chicken with Crushed Olive Dressing by Marcy Gordon Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:52 Wine of the Day –2017 Woodenhead Pinot Noir, Buena Tierra Vineyard, E Block, Clone 115. Will be released soon. 2:27 The meaning behind the name woodenhead – it’s both a vine term but also more about Nikolai’s stubbornness. ;-) 4:10 Born and raised in SF and Nikolai’s parents used to come to the Russian River when he was a child. He had a variety of jobs and then while working at Spears Market in Forestville he met Ed Selyem and he started working with Ed and his partner Bert. Nikolai ended up working at Williams Selyem for 17 years. 5:54 Entered the Greenwood Ridge World Wine Tasting Championships coached by Ed, Nikolai came in second place tasting competition with his tasting partner. 7:12 Book of the Day The Concise Guide to Wine and Blind Tasting by Neel Burton. 8:10 Nikolai started Woodenhead in 1999. 10:55 Woodenhead tasting room is on River Road a rustic and welcoming spot with flights of the day for tasting. Experience the chill and kicked back vibe at Woodenhead. Portfolio is focused on Pinot Noir but Nikolai likes to experiment and play with other grapes. Makes Sparkling too. Wines usually in barrel 17-18 months, which is not typical. Wines made to age. 16:42 Woodenhead does open top fermenting, which is apart from most others. 18:53 Ask Nikolai his opinion on natural wine if you dare… ;-) 20:46 Nikolai says you don’t need a degree to make wine –it’s intuitive and you can do it if you follow your instincts. 22:22 Fast Five Recipe –Vinegar Chicken with Crushed Olive Dressing– From Marcy Gordon, Wine Road co-host Ingredients: 3 pounds Chicken Thighs (bone in) ½ cup white vinegar, 2 teaspoons ground turmeric, 8 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ cups mixed olives (pitted). Directions: Heat oven to 450. On a rimmed baking sheet toss the chicken with olive oil and turmeric and place the chicken skin side up and then pour the vinegar around the chicken and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Then take the chopped up olives with the remaining 2 tbs. olive oil and stir into the juices from the sheet pan. Spoon olive mixture over the chicken and serve. Garnish with parsley. Great with Chardonnay, Rose or Bubbles! 26:01 ONE MORE THING—It’s a great time to visit the region go to wine road website for list of harvest events. Also Wine and Food Affair tickets are now on sale! And No Reservations needed this year! Links Woodenhead Wines Concise Guide to Blind Tasting by Neel Burton Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

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 Day: Ron Rubin Pinot Noir Book of the Day: The Grapes of Ralph by Ralph Steadman Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:44 Texas or Bust! Beth and Marcy are going to Grapevine, Texas as ambassadors for Sonoma County wine at the 36th Annual GrapeFest! September 15-18th, 2022. (not the 19th as Beth says!) Come say hello to us at GrapeFest we will be giving out Wine Road ear buds. 2:49 Details the tastings and events at GrapeFest in Grapevine, Texas –September 15th -18th! 4:56 American Airlines has a direct flight to Dallas so it’s easy to visit Sonoma Wine Country. 5:30 Marcy tells us all about her visit to Ron Rubin Winery for Harvest! 8:02 Ron Rubin want to help wineries save lives with CPR through an innovative program he created that trains winery personnel in CPR and how to use a defibrillator. After the training Ron Rubin will cover the cost of a ZOLL AED PLUS defibrillator for each winery. For more details contact Ron via email at ron@ronrubinwinery.com or call 314-726-9630. 8:58 Currently there are over 280 wineries in the program and the goal is to have 400 wines trained by December 2023. 9:30 Ron Rubin Winey one of the few wineries that is a Certified B Corporation. 10:11 The Grapes of Ralph by Ralph Steadman was generously presented to me by Ron. 12:15 Do yourself a favor call the winery and order some Russian River Pinot Noir and Chardonnay! 12:34 ONE MORE THING—Wine and Food Affair tickets are now on sale! No Reservations needed this year! LINKS GrapeFest 2022 Ron Rubin Winery The Grapes of Ralph by Ralph Steadman Wine And Food Affair Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

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 Mt. Eden Pinot Noir. Fast Five Recipe: Salad Dressing by Richard Ross of Threshold Studios Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:00 Wine of the Day --2019 Ektimo Estate Mount Eden Pinot Noir. Winner of the North Coast Wine Competition –Best of Class. Made from vines planted in 2013 with four different clones. 2:27 Ektimo located on Ross Road near Iron Horse winery between Graton and Forestville. Located next to Ron Rubin Winery 3:07 The word Ektimo is an expression of appreciation or gratitude in Greek. 4:00 Tasting room open for tastings five days a week closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Adjacent to the Joe Rodota trail. 6:00 The main focus of Ektimo is on pinot noir but also make some other varieties as the opportunity arises. All wines are small lots. 7:11 How Julius got his start in the wine industry. And a bit about his life rubbing elbows with rock stars! 10:36 Tasting room is appointment only and Julius will take you through the flights of the day. And unique to Ektimo –tableside barrel tasting! Check it out! 13:44 April, the owner of the winery, runs the behind the scenes operation the family is from China and looked far and wide for a place to open a winery and lucked upon the current location. Also on site are alpacas and chicken and goats! 15:40 Fast Five Recipe –Salad Dressing from Richard Ross, Owner of Threshold Studios where we record the podcast. Ingredients: Dijon mustard, honey, Capitol Hill Seasoning, olive oil, grand reserve balsamic vinegar. Directions: Combine all the ingredients in your whisk disc (!) and combine. That’s it. Serve over radicchio and enjoy! 18:58 Bonus wine book suggested by Julius --The Grapes of Ralph. 19:25 Julius takes his out of town guests around to the local wine spots, and one of his favorites is Iron Horse Winery. For dining out he enjoys John Ash and Co. at the Vintners Inn. 22:19 ONE MORE THING – Tickets on sale now for Wine and Food Affair in November 5th and 6th details on the Wine Road website. Links Ektimo Wines Estate Mt. Eden Pinot Noir Iron Horse Winery John Ash and Co. The Grapes of Ralph by Ralph Steadman Wine And Food Affair Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 156 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 156 | Mitch Blakeley, Operations Manager, Pedroncelli Winery We chat with Mitch, 4th generation at the winery, about his duties at Pedroncelli where it’s truly a family affair as approach their 95th Anniversary! We sip on the 2019 Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel. Wine of the Day: Pedroncelli 2019 Mother Clone ZinfandelFast Five Recipe: Easy Pasta Sauce from Deb Osborn, Wine Road Event ManagerBook of the Day: VINO: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine by Joe Campanale. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:00 Mitch began learning the basics of vineyard management working with his father Lance Blakeley in the vineyard. It’s a legacy of viticulture. 4:22 Mitch explains the day-to-day duties that he oversees at the winery. 5:46 Wine of the Day: Pedroncelli 2019 Mother Clone Zinfandel the flagship wine at the winery. The Mother Clone Zinfandel has a bit of “extra” going on in terms of nose and palate and pairs great with food. 9:00 What to expect when you visit the Pedroncelli tasting room and there’s a good chance you’ll meet Mitch when you are there. Appointments needed during the week, but stop by if you are in the area. 12:15 Great story on multi generation families now on the Wine Road blog, Along the Wine Road. Pedroncelli one of the early pioneers in the family wine business. 13:33 Mitch’s gives his suggestions for visitors on what not to miss. Mitch was born and raised in the area and he loves the outdoors along with fishing and golf. Lake Sonoma Recreation area is great spot to hang out. 18:22 Big News--Mitch about to become a father for the first time! Congratulations! 22:15 The vineyards around Pedroncelli are a sight to behold. 23:27 Fast Five Recipe – Easy Pasta Sauce from Debbie Osborn, Event Manager at the Wine Road. Ingredients: 20 oz. Can of San Marzano tomatoes, one stick of butter, sweet onion cut in half, salt and pepper to taste. Directions: Throw the tomatoes in a pot. Add the butter and onion and simmer on low for an hour to two hours. Then take the onions out and immersion blend the remaining sauce and salt to taste and that’s it! Simple and easy and delicious! Enjoy with All the Wine! 25:46 Book of the Day: VINO: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine by Joe Campanale. 28:26 Check out our page on the Wine Road site that lists and links to all the wineries that produce Italian varietals under the heading: The Italians. https://www.wineroad.com/italians/ 30:40 Visit Pedroncelli and be treated like family. Visit the Pedroncelli website or call the winery directly at 707- 857-3531 32:04 ONE MORE THING – If you are in charge of corporate gift buying where you work plan now for the holiday season and use the link on Wine Road.com. Links Pedroncelli Winery Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel Northwood Golf Course Links at Bodega Harbour Sebastopol Golf Course VINO: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine by Joe Campanale Multi-Generation Family Wineries Corporate Gift Giving Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/  

Wine Road Podcast Episode 155 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   Episode 155 | Cloverdale & Geyserville Itinerary 2022 UPDATE Beth gives us an update with Itinerary suggestions for Cloverdale & Geyserville. Our Fast Five is Grilled Goat Cheese Toastette from Christine Lilieanthal from Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission. Wine of the Day- Kelley & Young Rose. Wine of the Day: Kelley & Young Rose Fast Five Recipe: Goat Cheese Toastette from Christine Lilienthal from Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:35 Where to Stay in Cloverdale The Pinschower Inn a 1920’s Victorian B&B. within walking distance to everything in Cloverdale including Pappas Pizza and Plank Coffee. 4:14 Wine of the Day – Kelley & Young Rose. The Kelley and Young tasting room is in Cloverdale. 5:03 PRO TIP: Always check on hours of wineries and restaurants places before you go as many places are only open certain days of the week 5:40 In Cloverdale visit Dahlia & Sage Market for picnic supplies. Then head out of town and take the Dutcher Creek exit for fantastic drive and beautiful views that will lead you to Dry Creek Valley. 6:50 Visit Cast Wines at intersection of Dutcher Creek and Dry Creek with amazing views and great wine with a variety of tasting experiences. 7:49 Tons of wineries along Dry Creek Road as you head to Healdsburg. One option is Timber Crest Farms with multiple tasting rooms including Pappietro Perry, Kokomo, Peterson, Amphora, and The Pour House. 8:36 Day Two Options -- Head in to Gyserville take 101 South and take the Canyon Road Exit and check out the famous Taco Truck there at the exit. 9:15 If staying in Geyserville Beth suggests the Geyserville Inn surrounded by vineyards with a pool and beautiful ground and Geyserville Grill next door. Also check out Pauls’ Kitchen for burgers or salads. 10:37 Downtown Geyserville is two blocks long but plenty to see and do there including Locals Tasting Room a co-op Tasting room with multiple wineries. Also Pech Merle Winery, Ramazzotti and Mercury Wines are right there too. 12:03 Geyserville dining options—try Diavola or Catelli’s for the awesome 10 layer lasagna! 14:00 Shopping in Cloverdale check out Estate on the Boulevard and Cloverdale Nursery for cute gift items, pottery and books. 16:46 Fast Five Recipe – Goat Cheese Toastette from Christine Lilieanthal from Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission. Ingredients: Fresh baguette, softened goat cheese, fresh rosemary, toasted walnuts and organic honey. Directions: Cut the baguette diagonally spread the goat cheese liberally across the bread and place on a baking tray in a 375 oven. Chop up the walnuts and toast them, then sprinkle the walnuts over the hot cheese toast and sprinkle with the rosemary and drizzle with honey! 18:46 Check out the new Insider Club on the Wine Road website for details on all he special offers available. 19:34 ONE MORE THING – Thank you Ron Rubin Winery for all your support. Check them out when you visit. Links Kelley & Young Winery https://www.kelleyandyoung.com/ Pinschower Inn https://www.pinschowerinn.com/ Dahlia & Sage Market http://www.dahliasagemarket.com/ Cast Wines https://castwines.com/ Timber Crest Farms http://www.timbercrest.com/ Amphora Wines https://www.amphorawines.com/ Kokomo Wines https://www.kokomowines.com/ The Pour House https://thepourhouse707.com/ Papapietro Perry https://papapietro-perry.com/ Peterson Winery https://www.petersonwinery.com/ Geyserville Inn & Grill https://geyservilleinn.com/ Locals Tasting Room https://localstastingroom.com/ Pech Merle Winery https://www.pechmerlewinery.com/ Ramazzotti Wines https://www.ramazzottiwines.com/ Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Mercury Wines https://www.mercurywine.com/ Diavola https://www.diavolapizzeria.com/ Catelli’s http://www.mycatellis.com/ Estate on the Boulevard http://www.estateontheboulevard.com/ Cloverdale Nursery http://www.cloverdalenursery.info/ Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 154 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 154 | Sebastopol Itinerary 2022 UPDATE: What's New and Coming Soon Marcy fills us in on what’s new and coming soon to Sebastopol. Our Fast Five is Grilled Caprese Crostini from Karissa Kruse of the Sonoma County Winegrowers. Fast Five Recipe: Grilled Caprese Crostini from Karissa Kruse with Sonoma County Winegrowers Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ SHOW NOTES 2:16 Starting on the South end of town in Sebastopol--Avid Coffee (formerly Acre). Psychic Pie Pizza new spot with pizza the pound on sourdough crusts with eclectic toppings made in square pans and a rotating beer and natural wine list. Inca Peruvian restaurant—Peruvian cuisine located behind Starbucks. And Storia Home, home goods store by Gina Rachelle Design a collection of decor, art, textiles, books, and furniture that tell a story. 5:00 New on Main Street—The Third Pig cocktail bar from our friends at Bowman Wines! Super cute and highly instagramable featuring seasonal craft cocktails. Wednesday & Thursday 4-10pm. Open late till midnight on Friday and Saturday. 6:44 New shopping on Main-- Flourish Plant & Gift Boutique – Plants gifts all cute! 7:03 New in the BARLOW -Il Fusti Olive Oil & Vinegar. Acre Pizza has moved across the street to larger area. Wednesday night music series thru September 4:30- 7:30 on 5 stages plus after hour shows at Gravenstein Grill. 8:00 Coming Soon— Lunch Box on Main Street, will be in Former East West cafe site with burgers and inspired sandwiches. The Redwood—a natural wine Pop-Up is setting down roots in a permanent location in Downtown Sebastopol in former Ginger Thai location across from the Hopmonk and near the post office. 9:20 The Livery on Main one side is a co-work spot with day passes available for visitors and coming soon in former K& L Bistro site will be the Goldfinch. The menu will focus on creative plant-based dishes with seafood and meats as sides. The bar program will elevate the classics and have an excellent selection of both new and old-world wines. 10:00 The Livery with three levels will feature The Stables— The Stables, via Farm To Coast Collective. This particular area will house our food hall on ground floor and cocktail lounge on upper level. Food vendors will include Charro Negro —Former chef de cuisine for 10 years at Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar in Healdsburg, Rodrigo soon after began this dynamic concept of fresh seafood prepared Mexican-style. Taverna Lithi —Greek Mediterranean plates. Cozy Plum Kitchen with plant based vegan offerings. And the return of Village Bakery. 11:00 The Loft on the top level will have The Farriers Cocktail lounge - with local oysters, artisan cheese, and salami platters. Doors for all the places in the Livery are set to open Autumn 2022. 15:00 Suggested Itinerary: Start out at Retrograde Coffee and then go antiquing at Antique Society. Lunch at Handline then head out to the beach and come back into town for dinner at Gravenstein Grill. After dinner hit up The Third Pig for a night cap. 16:20 Check out the archives of the past podcasts for more information on Sebastopol. 16:46 Fast Five Recipe – Grilled Caprese Crostini from Karissa Kruse with Sonoma County Wine Growers. Ingredients: French bread baguette, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze. Directions: Cut the baguette, heat up the grill, brush bread with olive oil grill one side-- then add tomato slice of mozzarella, basil add drizzle of the balsamic. 19:52 New on the Wine Road website Award Winning Wines link. 20:44 As always please spread the word to your friends about the podcast. Tag us on your social media accounts and we will send you some Wine Road goodies! LINKS Avid Coffee Retrograde Coffee Psychic Pie Inca Peruvian Restaurant Storia Home Goods The Third Pig Flourish Plant and Gift Boutique Il Fusti Olive Oil & Vinegar Acre Pizza Lunch Box The Redwood Goldfinch The Livery On Main – The Stables Farm to Coast Collective Food Court Farriers Cocktail Lounge on Loft level Gravenstein Grill Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 153 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   Episode 153 | John Viszlay of Viszlay Vineyards. John Viszlay joins us to talk about what’s going on at the vineyard and introduce us to his new second label –Sonoma Jones. We also hear from Jessie Poshepny Vallery’s with her Fast Five recipe for Strawberry Gazpacho. Wine of the Day: 2019 Sonoma Jones Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Book of the Day: Press for Champagne Guide: A Guide to Enjoying The World’s Greatest Sparking Wine by Christopher S. Ruhland. Fast Five: Strawberry Gazpacho from Jessie Poshepny Vallery at Trione Vineyards Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/   SHOW NOTES 0:53 Wine of the Day: 2019 Sonoma Jones Chardonnay, Russian River Valley. Johns second label that is an homage and tribute to his mother’s family, the Jones. 5:20 John tells us what’s happening at the winery and in the vineyard—so many projects in the works—from grafting vines, to clearing the land to create new spaces for events. 10: 45 Winery guesthouse listed on VRBO and AirBnB. 11:45 Viszlay Winery open for walk-ins and also can make reservations online. Groups of 6 or more need a reservation. 15:09 Fast Five Recipe – Strawberry Gazpacho from Jessie Poshepny Vallery at Trione Vineyards. Ingredients: Strawberries, simple syrup, Rosé wine, Barbecue spice rub, Crème fraîche. Directions: Place all ingredients into a blender --except for the Crème fraîche. Pour into shooter glasses, top with Crème fraîche and serve it up fresh and cold! 16:52 Book of the Day: Press for Champagne Guide: A Guide to Enjoying The World’s Greatest Sparking Wine by Christopher S. Ruhland. Links Viszlay Vineyards Trione Winery and Vineyard Press for Champagne By Christopher Ruhland Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 152 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 152 | Jess Poshepny Vallery Director of DTC, Hospitality & Marketing Communications at Trione Vineyards and Winery. We sip on some amazing Sauvignon Blanc and learn the history of the Trione Family and how Jess got into the wine business. Plus what’s new at Trione and what tasting experiences await you. Wine of the Day: Trione 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley Item of the Day: Sonoma Magazine Fast Five: Pulled Pork Sandwich from Kathy Harshbarger at Jeff Cohn Cellars Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:56 Wine of the Day 2021 Trione Reserve Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River Valley 2:08 New black & gold labels for the Reserve wines. 3:35 History of the Trione family and how the winery started. And the historic old stone winery building. 6:50 How Jess got into the wine business. Her awesome Sr. Project about the industry launched her on her way. Started at Trione in 2008. 13:05 Experiences available at Trione by appointment and walk-ins. Most popular is the 2 hour Bocce Wine and Cheese Experience. Also have the Library Wine Experience in the Club Room overlooking the vineyards, and Wine Flights for 2 people featuring five wines. 19:24 Jess recommends her favorite things to do and see in our area. The Coast and the Redwoods are not to be missed. 22:33 Jess’s favorite caterer— Tim Vallery from Peloton Catering, of course! 23:50 Fast Five Recipe – Pulled Pork Sandwich from Kathy Harshbarger at Jeff Cohn Cellars Ingredients: 4lb pork shoulder. Olive oil. Dry Rub—kosher salt and black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, celery salt, cumin. Directions: Slather the pork butt with olive oil, Mix the rub ingredients together and rub into the pork. Place in foil blanket in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. Then reduce oven heat to 300 and cook for another 3 and a half hours. Pair with Jeff Cohn Zinfandel. 26:44 Item of the day—Sonoma Magazine, a great resource for visitors and locals alike. 29:05 Beth getting lots of email and listeners who want some updated itineraries – stay tuned, new itineraries coming soon. 29:43 Ron Rubin is sponsoring our podcast once again for the next year! Thank you Ron Rubin-we so appreciate you! 30:00 Six years ago today we started the podcast in the Wine Road warehouse. 31:31 SPECIAL OFFER: 2 for 1 tasting at Trione. Just tell them you heard it on the Wine Road Podcast. Links Trione Vineyards and Winery Peloton Catering Sonoma Magazine Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 151 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 151 | Talia Hart, CEO Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce. Talia Hart, CEO Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce fills us in on everything that’s new, upcoming and happening in Healdsburg. Our Wine of the Day is 2016 Selby Sangiovese. Fast Five Recipe: Pepperoni Bread from Bobby Terrano from F.Teldeschi Winery in Dry Creek. Wine of the Day: 2016 Selby Sangiovese Book of the Day: Steven Spurrier: A Life in Wine Fast Five: Pepperoni Bread from Bobby Terrano from F.Teldeschi Winery in Dry Creek Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:50 Healdsburg is back and happening so much new to do and see and taste! Live like a local is more than a theme for the city it has genuine warmth and hospitality. 3:29 NEW Restaurants and Bars Little Saint: a new vegan restaurant with craft cocktails and café in the former Shed building along with a green marketplace and a great wine selection. Troubadour: Amazing sandwiches by the folks from Quail and Condor bakery. Lo and Behold: Craft cocktails and incredible food but also host pop-ups on Tuesdays. The Matheson: Three levels of experiences and a wine wall that must be seen. New Tasting Rooms: Ehert, Jeff Cohn Cellars, Trattore. New Lodging: The Madrona Manor has undergone a complete renovation and remodel.Wild Haven Glamping, The Montage. 16:00 The Mill District is in progress and under construction, which will have a hotel and private residencies along with a redwood preserve and public garden space, plus event space and restaurants and retail area. 19:20: Fast Five Recipe – Pepperoni Bread from Chef Bobby Terrano from F.Teldeschi Winery Ingredients: 1 pizza dough, 8 oz. bag sliced peperoni, ¼ provolone cheese sliced, egg yolk & poppy seeds. Directions: Roll out the dough; layer the dough with peperoni followed by layer of the cheese on top, all the way around. Then roll the bread and close the ends like a calzone. Then brush on the egg yolk all around and then sprinkle with poppy seeds. Put on a pizza stone in the oven at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes. Enjoy with red wine but the Teranova is recommended! 21:50 Book of the Day— Steven Spurrier: A Life in Wine—The extraordinary story of Stephen’s life including the story of how he was responsible for the Judgment of Paris which changed the world of wine when California bested several French wines. Fascinating and informative –great to read with a glass of your favorite wine. 24:00 Fan Mail! Here’s a photo of the cute card 24:50 Bacchus Landing – several tasting rooms and also the location wine education classes and certifications. 27:24 Shout out to MissDebee for her awesome review of the podcast on iTunes! Links Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Selby Winery The Matheson Little Saint The Mill District Troubadour Bacchus Landing Lo & Behold Bar and Kitchen The Madrona Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/    

Wine Road Podcast Episode 150 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 150 | Kathy Harsbarger, Director DTC, Jeff Cohn Cellars Kathy Harsbarger, Director DTC, Jeff Cohn Cellars tells about the history of Jeff Cohn Cellars, the tasting room experience and what types of wine you may enjoy there. Our Wine of the Day is 2002 Jeff Cohn Cellars 2018 Maggie’s Vineyard Zinfandel. Fast Five Recipe, Spätzle from Chef Tom Mulligan at Spoonbar in Healdsburg. Wine of the Day: Jeff Cohn Cellars 2018 Maggie’s Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley Book of the Day: On California: Napa to Nebbiolo—Wine Tales from the Golden State Fast Five: Spätzle from Chef Tom Mulligan at Spoonbar in Healdsburg. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:55 Wine of the day--Jeff Cohn Cellars 2018 Maggie’s Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, a special wine from a special vieyard. 2:51 New tasting room in Healdsburg opened a year ago across from Hotel Les Mars and Little Saint. 6:37 Tasting experience at Jeff Cohn Cellars, small production winery with Rhone centric portfolio and select Zinfandels. It’s a “Yummy experience.” And you will often meet the winemaker himself on the weekends. 11:25 Tasting room hours 11-6 Friday Saturday and Sunday. Tasting by appointment and walk-ins, options and experience include red and white wine flights or by the glass. 16:30 Fast Five Recipe – Spätzle from Chef Tom Mulligan at Spoonbar in Healdsburg. Ingredients:4 Cups all purpose Flour, ¾ cup Milk, 8 Eggs, 2 Teaspoons Salt & Nutmeg Directions: Gather dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Add the 4 cups flour and two teaspoons of salt and grind a piece of nutmeg over a micro plane in one bowl. In other bowl whisk together the eight eggs and ¾ milk till frothy. Then make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the milk and egg mixture and gently stir with a wooden spoon. Let it rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes before making the noodles. The using a Spätzle maker pour in the batted and move over a pot of boiling water, then scoop out with a slotted spoon and enjoy! Pair with Riesling. 21:50 Book of the Day— On California: Napa to Nebbiolo—Wine Tales from the Golden State. The extraordinary story of Californian wine told in essays by celebrated wine writers and winemakers. 23:45 New on the website, the shopping cart is back in business for all sorts of wine road merchandise. Details on the new Wine Road Insider club is also live on the website. Check it out! 26:45 SPECIAL OFFER – WRD10 Promo Code for 10% off wine! Tell ‘em you heard it on the Wine Road Podcast or use the promo code on the website. Links Jeff Cohn Cellars Email: Reservations@jeffchoncellars.com Spoon Bar Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 149 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   Episode 149 | Dan Teldeschi, Owner F. Teldeschi Wines with Bobby Terrano Dan Teldeschi and Bobby Terrano join us for a fun filled conversation about the wines of F.Teldeschi and how they both came to be in the wine business. Wine of the Day 2002 F.Teldeschi Petite Sirah. Fast Five recipe: Barbecued Tri Tip from Jason Robinson of Ehret Family Winery Wine of the Day: 2002 F.Teldeschi Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley Book of the Day: Wine: A Tasting Course from Grape to Glass by Marnie Old Fast Five: Barbecued Tri Tip from Jason Robinson from Ehret Family Winery Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery   SHOW NOTES 1:20 Wine of the day F. Teldeschi 2002 Petite Sirah from the home ranch. Simply gorgeous wine released in 2012. Dan’s father is on the label. 4:10 Dan grew up working in the vineyards pruning and grafting, and budding with his father and then got hired in the lab at another winery, but continued to work with his father in the vineyards and then got in to winemaking. 5:43 The F. Teldeschi winery and tasting room is in Dry Creek at intersection by the Dry Creek General Store. 7:15 Dan explains the grafting and the intricate and hard work of the budding process. 11:00 Fast Five Recipe – Barbecued Tri Tip from Jason Robinson of Ehret Family Winery Ingredients:Tri Tip, and equal parts of the following: olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, fresh chopped garlic and low sodium soy sauce. About a ¼ cup of each. Directions: Marinate the Tri Tip overnight and set up barbecue for indirect. Start by searing the meat over direct heat on each side then move over to the indirect part of the grill. Leave it there for 10-15 minutes. Then place the tri tip in a foil lined ice chest and let it sit in the “hot box” for 20 minutes to redistribute the juices in the meat. And when you cut into it it’s incredibly juicy. Pair with Ehret Family Merlot, Zinfandel, or Sauvignon Blanc! 15:00 What to expect at the winery –first call for an appointment so Dan and Bobby will be there to welcome you and take you through the wines including Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and occasionally Valdiguie, the Dorian Gray of grapes. 20:00 Expect a fun time with lots of stories when you visit the tasting room to try the F. Teldeschi and Terranova wine. You can also try Bobby’s son’s wine under the Red Owl label. Dan is semi-retired from winemaking, but still has plenty of wine to sell. 22:15 SPECIAL OFFER Mention you heard this on the podcast and call or email the winery-- Dan is offering the 2001 and 1999 Petite Sirah at $30 a bottle (retail $60) By the case at $25, and Two cases $20 a bottle – Jump on this awesome offer! Call or email Dan and mention the Wine Road podcast to get this offer—Dan Teldeschi: ftw@digitalpath.net Tel 707-433-6626 24:24 New link on the Wine Road website for wines that have won Awards. Click on the link for Award Winning wines. 25:00 Dan’s wine won first place-- Best Zinfandel at the 2019 Dry Creek Vineyards event that is open exclusively to winemaker’s only. It’s super legit to be honored by your winemaking peers! 28:00 Call and go visit Dan and Bobby for a great time and some great wine. The website has all the family history and available wines. ForYouWines.com Links F. Teldeschi Winery / ForYouWines Ehret Family Wines Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast BONUS Episode Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Bonus Episode | Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience--with Karissa Kruse, President Sonoma County Winegrowers Karissa Kruse, President Sonoma County Winegrowers joins us to tell us all about the Healdsburg Food and Wine Experience May 20-22, 2022. Wine of the Day CAST Blanc de Noirs Sparkling. Fast Five Recipe: Apple Cider Pulled Chicken from Elizabeth at Dutton Estate Winery. Wine of the Day: CAST Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine Fast Five: Apple Cider Pulled Chicken from Elizabeth at Dutton Estate Winery Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:07 Wine of the Day CAST wines Blanc de Noirs Sparkling. Wine Road will have a Bubble Tent at the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience. The Inaugural Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience is happening May 20-22, 2022 in Healdsburg with a choose you own adventure format over three days of tastings, food and wine experiences, music, cooking demonstrations and seminars. Wines featured will be local and international. Saturday May 21st is the Grand Tasting with over 100 wineries from around the world. Benefit Concert at Rodney Strong with The Band Perry proceeds will go to the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation and support the new component of the foundation the Leadership Academy for vineyard employees. Choose from a variety of events including Luncheons, Educational Seminars, Cooking Demonstrations & Sunday Truck Tours followed by Dutton Ranch Barbecue. Visit the website https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/ for tickets and details on event schedule, lodging and more. USE CODE HWFEWINEROAD for special ticket pricing. 14:21 Fast Five Recipe – Apple Cider Pulled Chicken from Elizabeth at Dutton Estate Winery Ingredients:Apples, Onion, Salt, Dutton Estate Hard Apple Cider, Boneless chicken breast or thighs. Directions: Place the apples, onion, and chicken at the bottom of slow cooker. Brown the chicken beforehand if you desire. Pour half a cup of the hard apple cider on top and let it sit in the slow cooker for 4-6 hours. Remove the chicken and shred it. Put shredded chicken back in the cooker and pour the remaining cider over the top and let it cook for another hour. Serve with the Dutton Estate Hard Cider or Chardonnay or even Pinot Noir. 16:30 SPECIAL PROMO CODE!! for Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience tickets-- Use code HWFEWINEROAD to get 10% off the VIP package and 15% off the Grand Tasting General Admission tickets. 17:50 New Wine Road Insider seminars coming up in June– The Neighborhoods Tasting of Pinot Noir of Russian River Valley -- $30 for Insider Club Members and $60 for Non Members Check Wine Road website for details. All Seminars are 50% for Insider Club Members. 18:24 Best Note ever from fan Deb Hayes! Thank you Deb! Links Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience May 20-22, 2022 Dutton Estate CAST Wines Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 148 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 148 | Elizabeth Miller, DTC, Hospitality, and Wine Club for Dutton Estate Winery. We sip on some Dutton Estate Chardonnay and chat with Elizabeth Miller about what’s new and happening at Dutton Estate in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Plus the book of the day --Wine: A Tasting Course from Grape to Glass by Marnie Old, and a Fast Five recipe, Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn from West Wines. Wine of the Day: 2020 Warren’s Collection Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Book of the Day: Wine: A Tasting Course from Grape to Glass by Marnie Old Fast Five: Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn from West Wines. Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 2:00 Dutton Estate Winery is situated in the heart of the Russian River Valley and it was one of the very first wineries Marcy ever visited before she lived in the area and that visit made her want to move to Sonoma County. Really! 2:20 Wine of the Day--2020 Warren’s Collection Chardonnay from original chardonnay grape vines planted in 1967 and fermented in concrete egg. 4:00 The experience at Dutton Estate is immersive with many touch points for guests. 6:33 How Elizabeth got in the wine business—from New York City school teacher to Sonoma County wine professional! 8:35 Elizabeth’s recommendations for what to do in Sonoma County. Get out and hear some live music! 12:00 One of Elizabeth’s favorite wines at Dutton Estate is the Syrah. 14:15 New experiences at Dutton Estate include Garden Wine Tasting, Chocolate and red wine pairing, and Cheese and Charcuterie pairing. Coming in the summer the Dutton Wine Class series with small groups starting with Barrel vs Tank vs Egg seminar on July 16th to show differences in Chardonnay styles. 18:15 Dutton family history in Sonoma County began with Warren Dutton. 24:15 Fast Five Recipe – Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn from Ursula at West Wines. Ingredients:Fresh Rosemary, ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive oil, Parmesan, Sea salt and Popcorn kernels. Directions: Pop the popcorn and whisk up the rosemary and olive oil and let it infuse, then drizzle over the popcorn and dust with the Parmesan and sea salt. Pair with the West Wines Cabernet or West Sparkling wine. 26:20 Book of the day—Wine: A Tasting Course from Grape to Glass by Marnie Old. 27:55 Update on the Wine Road website featuring the lesser know varietals on the Wine Road –click on the wine link to find produces making Sparkling Wine, Rhone Varietals, Italian Varietals, Unique offerings and more. 29:55 Dutton Estate is making a hard apple cider in cans. Check it out! Links Dutton Estate Winery Wine A Tasting Course form Grape to Glass West Wines Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/  

Wine Road Podcast Episode 147 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 147 | Robert V. Camuto, Wine Journalist, contributing editor for Wine Spectator and author of the new book--South of Somewhere: Wine, Food, and The Soul of Italy. We go all Italian on this episode with Robert V. Camuto, author of South of Somewhere: Wine, Food, and The Soul of Italy, plus our with the Wine of the Day--Orsi Family Biancolella d’Ischia, and the Fast Five Recipe--Negroncelli cocktail from Pedroncelli Winery. Wine of the Day: Orsi Family Vineyards Biancolella d’Ischia Book of the Day: South of Somewhere: Wine, Food and the Soul of Italy by Robert V. Camuto. Fast Five: Negronicelli Cocktail by Julie Pedroncelli Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery https://ronrubinwinery.com/ SHOW NOTES 0:49 Wine of the Day: Orsi Family Vineyards Biancolella d’Ischia 1:40 Cool things on the Wine Road website --Wine Road Dreamin’ new picture flip book an inspiration guide for your visit. Check it out on wineroad.com 4:25 Fast Five Recipe – Negroncelli Cocktail –a Zinfandel twist on the classic Negroni cocktail from Julie Pedroncelli St. John at Pedroncelli Winery. Ingredients: Pedroncelli Rose of Zinfandel, Gin, Campari, Splash of Tonic, Orange twist Directions: Mix together equal parts Zinfandel, Gin and Campari with a splash of tonic; pour over crushed ice and garnish with twist of orange. Salute! 5:41 Robert V. Camuto discusses his new book South of Somewhere and the wine scene in Southern Italy. 10:25 Beth gives us the lowdown on a new program that’s launching–Wine Road Insider. All the details on how to join and all the perks and privileges are on the website now. 14: 45 – Giveaway time! Mini Photo books by wine country photographer Robert Janover. Email Beth@wineroad.com and send your mailing address, the first 10 to email Beth with will get the book. Probably the first 20! ;-)   Links Robert Camuto - South of Somewhere Wine Road Dreamin’ Orsi Family Vineyards Pedroncelli Winery Wine Road Insider Robert Janover Photography Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 146 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 146 | Craig Colagrossi, Owner & Winemaker Colagrossi Wines We chat with Craig about his wine program focusing on Italian varietals and what’s new and upcoming at Colagrossi Wines on Artisan Alley in Windsor. Plus our Fast Five recipe from Jesse Malvesti of David Coffaro Wines. Wine of the Day: Colagrossi 2021 Ribolla Gialla Fast Five: Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze Paired with David Coffaro Wine Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 0:52 Wine of the Day- Ribolla Gialla, an Italian varietal from the Friuli Region in Northeastern Italy. Simply delicious! Bethy Beth likes it too! 3:10 What’s new at the winery in the Colagrossi portfolio including a Sparkling Rosé di Sangiovese. (Wow!) Sparkling is so versatile and pairs with everything. In the pipeline is Aglianico, a red wine grape variety native to southern Italy and Montepulciano, a red grape grown widely in central Italy, both coming this summer. Also new is La Catola, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. 7:22 Fast Five Recipe – Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze from Jesse Malvesti of David Coffaro Winery. Ingredients:Salmon Stone Ground Dijon mustard Honey Fresh Tarragon leaves Olive oil Directions: Pre-heat oven to 375. Place salmon on a baking sheet. In a small bowl mix all other ingredients together. Spoon half the mixture over the salmon in an even layer. Place in oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and spoon the remaining mixture over the salmon and put back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes till done and fish flakes easily. That’s it! Pair with David Coffaro Dry Creek Pinot Noir. 10:30 Craig started blending seminars for customs to make their own blend of wine that they can take home. Colagrossi Zoom events are big fun. Check out upcoming events on the website. 13:52 Artisan Alley a beverage collective in Windsor has a two wineries, a cider maker, a distiller, and a brew pub. Third Friday a monthly event, from 5-8 pm, starting up again in April. 17:01 Lots going on in Windsor plan a visit to this dynamic area, The South West corner is the Beverage District. 18:01 Craig got started with winemaking working with Carole Shelton—an icon in the wine industry. 20:20 Hours at the winery are by appointment on weekends – but call or drop by if you are in the area. 21:15 Wineries are still taking reservations but most are allowing walk-ins if they have room, so stop by.   22:33 Tastings with Craig usually include some barrel tasting too since the tasting room is in the barrel room. Links Colagrossi Wines David Coffaro Winery Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/  

Wine Road Podcast Episode 145 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery   Episode 145 | Chef Kristina Daya, Owner of Mazza Catering Kristina Daya, owner of Mazza catering tells us how she got started, the services Mazza catering provides and her philosophy of food—making a celebration out of gathering and being present in the moment. Book of the Day: The Wine Dine Dictionary by Victoria Moore Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery SHOW NOTES 1:14 In addition catering big events Kristina provides private experiences such as the Chef’s Table a private dining experience and with the fresh local and seasonal bounty in Sonoma county. 4:07 How Kristina got started in the industry. It all started with her father and paper cocktail umbrellas! 7:00 The meaning of Mazza – the embodiment of sharing food. "Mazza" in Arabic means "small plates" which are typically shared with good company at joyous occasions. 9:49 A gift for Beth—Kristina’s private label secret spice blend for Mazza’s signature dish—“The Best Chicken You’ve Ever Had!” 15:40 Kristina tells us about her two most memorable events--a wonderful wedding and a private dinner at the home of the CEO of Twitter. 21:00 Book of the Day – The Wine Dine Dictionary by Victoria Moore. 27:10 Kristina reflects on that perfect moment when it all comes together at an event and everyone is enjoying the food, the company and the atmosphere. Food is her love language. Links Mazza Catering Taste Awards Voting -- Last Day to Vote is March 11, 2022 The Wine Dine Dictionary Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Wine Road Podcast Episode 144 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 144 | Denise Gill – Tasting Room Manager from Alexander Valley Vineyards Denise Gill, Wine Judge and Tasting Room Manager at Alexander Valley Vineyards chats with Beth and Marcy about what’s going on at the winery, how she got into the wine business and how she became a wine judge. Our Fast Five recipe is from Zina Bower of Woodenhead Wines. And our wine of the day is Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine of the Day: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Organically farmed) Fast Five: End of Winter Faro Salad from Zina Bower of Woodenhead Wines Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery   SHOW NOTES 0:57 TASTE AWARDS -- Wine Road Podcast has been nominated in two categories for the 2022 Taste Awards Viewers/Listeners Choice and need your votes for Wine Road in categories # 6 Best Food Drink Podcast and # 7 Best Lifestyle Podcast— Go Here to Vote! -- http://www.thetasteawards.com/viewers-choice-voting-announced-for-13th-annual-taste-awards/ 2:20 How Denise got into the wine business and how she became a wine judge. Denise’s great palate took her far as a professional wine judge. There’s a lot that goes into the judging process. 12:10 Denise is celebrating her 8th year on the staff on Alexander Valley Vineyards. But First—Our Wine of the Day: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Estate Organically farmed Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wetzel’s, owners of the winery, are great stewards of the land at Alexander Valley Vineyards. 17:47 Fast Five Recipe – End of Winter Faro Salad from Zina Bower Woodenhead Winery IngredientsFaro,Preserved Meyer Lemon or Fresh Meyer Lemon, Green Olives, Shallots, Handful of fresh herbs. DirectionsCook the Faro, sauté all the other ingredients together and mix it together then add the fresh herbs. It’s that easy. Pair with Woodenhead 2019 Chardonnay form Piper Ranch Manchester Ridge, Mendocino County. 19:20 Cave tours available at AVV at 12 and 2:30 in the original cave and they are building a new cave on the property too. New 25,000 foot Cave is being built and due to be completed in 2023. Vineyard hikes through the historic property that has the homestead of Cyrus Alexander who founded the Alexander Valley in 1840. Original home and schoolhouse is there on the property. 22:39 Denise recommends people go visit Spud Point for the clam chowder and then wind up to Bodega head to enjoy the views. 23:28 New 375 ML bottle size from Alexander Valley Vineyards feature screw caps and are perfect for picnics, available in Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon. 25:00 Denise recommends Ca’Bianca in Santa Rosa great for Italian food. 26:10 New lodgings spots on the Wine Road –Russian River AutoCamp & The Gables Inn in Santa Rosa. 28:50 Wineries are still taking reservations but also able and willing to take walk-ins so don’t hesitate to drop in and see what’s available. Links Alexander Valley Vineyards Taste Awards Voting -- Open till March 11th. Spud Point Crab Ca’Bianca Fast Five Wine: Woodenhead –2019 Chardonnay, Piper Ranch, Manchester Ridge, Mendocino County. Russian River Auto Camp The Gables Wine Country Inn Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/ Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/