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 secret love: Goats!

24:35 - Come to Wine Country with questions! We want to chat wine - you can always learn something new.

28:55 - Beth backtracks a little bit to find out how Randy got started with winemaking!

30:33 - On the Wine Road website - you can find wineries that can accommodate walk-ins!

31:31 - Wine Road Seminar Series! Check it out on the Wine Road website!

Fast Five Recipe:  Caprese Salad From Ed Morris @ Ron Rubin Winery Fresh Tomatoes Fresh Mozzarella Olive Oil Fresh Basil  Balsamic Vinegar

Can be cut up in slices on a plate or diced in a bowl  Pairs with Pam’s Un-Oaked Chardonnay https://shop.ronrubinwinery.com/SHOP.AMS?LEVEL=BOT&PART=CHPMNOS21B

Links:  Harvest Moon Winery Wine Road Seminar Series Ron Rubin Winery 

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