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 tells us how she got started in the wine industry. Maverick moment!

24:33 Dutton-Goldfield does an amazing Wine & Cheese pairing, they also do different seasonal tastings - and a Library tasting!

26:50 This is your friendly reminder to check our website for events, virtual events, deals, and "something different" sections! 

28:14 Valerie shares one of her favorite features of our site: Varietal Search!

28:55 "One last thing" with Beth!  Mother's Day Weekend Sparkling Seminar.

Links  https://www.duttongoldfield.com/ https://www.wineroad.com/seminarseries/ Ron Rubin Winery

Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/