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...

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...

Episode 175 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 175 | Rebecca Germolus, Wine Marketing Maven, Writer for Along the Wine Road Blog 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...

Episode 174  Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Episode 174 | Randy Pitts, Owner & Winemaker at Harvest Moon Winery 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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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:...

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...

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...