Wine Road: The Wine, When, And Where Of Northern Sonoma County.

Episode 177 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 177 | Janelle Meyers - VP of Marketing and Communications at the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber & Visit Santa Rosa  Today we were joined by Janelle Meyers, and discuss all things Santa Rosa and Sonoma County! We learn how she got into tourism and also get some great insight on upcoming events and fun art exhibits!  Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery 1:49  Beer Passport for Santa Rosa! 12 different breweries are participating. 3:39  Hotel E and Arthouse shoutout! Excellent locations in downtown Santa Rosa!  5:07  Events are going on almost every weekend! Markets, Summer concert series and more! 7:00  Everyone should check out their website - the map makes it easy to find events. 11:00 How did Jeanette get into tourism?  14:01 FAST FIVE with Kathleen Escamilla 18:27 Santa Rosa has become a real destination! 21:08 Santa Rosa has a Sofa Parade in December! And other amazing art installations all over! 22:31 Out There Santa Rosa is a great website for locals learning

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 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 visi

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

Episode 174  Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 174 | Randy Pitts, Owner & Winemaker at Harvest Moon Winery Today Randy Pitts visited with us, and shared all of the new exciting happenings at his farm and winery. Walk-ins welcome! Wine of the Day: Sparkling Verdelho Brut Zero - Lodi 2021 Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery 1:38 - What’s going on at Harvest Moon. 3:00 - Pesticides are not the answer! Leave healthy land to the next generation 5:33 - Sparkling Zinfandel - and Wine of the Day discussion. 6:58 - Randy tells us a little more about how sparkling wine is made. 8:22 - In 2022, Harvest Moon made 9 sparkling wines. 11:26 - Randy recommends food pairings 13:03 - No reservations necessary at Harvest Moon! (But if you want to do something special, reservations recommended) 15:10 - Fast Five with Ed Morris from Ron Rubin Winery (Recipe below) 17:01 - Randy expects that this year’s yield will excellent high quality and high quantity fruit 20:11 - We hear about Randy’s farm tours and discover Beth’s sec

  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 tell

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 So

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 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, 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 ec

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

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 mak

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 arou

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 Br

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

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

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

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 201

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 wi

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 trib

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 busine

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 h