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 Nurs