Wine Road Episode 102 | Laura and Mike Saini of Saini Vineyards

The Sainis are 4th generation Sonoma County grape growers that have been farming grapes in both the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys for over 100 years. Please listen in to hear about their rich history!

Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Special Guests

Laura and Mike Saini of Saini Vineyards 

Show Notes

0:30 Sponsor of the Podcast: Wine Industry Network 

1:41 Saini Vineyards 

4:50 Wine of the Podcast: 2016 Olive Block Old Vine Zinfandel 

6:45 Tell us about Saini!  

13:45 Where are your favorite Sonoma County spots? 

16:33 Were you always going to be a winemaker? 

17:45 Saini’s Wine Maker, Julia 

20:15 Partner Input: Karissa from Wine Growers Association 

23:15 Where can folks find Saini Vineyards? 

26:20 Leave us a review on trip advisor! 

Links 

Wineindustrynetwork.com 

Saini Winery and Vineyards 

Wine of the Podcast: 2016 Olive Block Old Vine Zinfandel 

Baci Cafe and Wine Bar 

Valette Healdsburg 

Single Thread Farms

El Farolito 

El Sombrero 

Diavola Pizzaria

Agave 

Wine Growers Association 

Trip Advisor Review! 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Please join along with welcoming our two special guests for this podcast, Karissa and Dan! Along with Marcy and Beth, the four talk all about the go-to Sonoma County destinations, from the locals! 

Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Special Guests

Karissa Kruse & Dan Aguilar 

Show Notes  

Sonoma County Winegrowers Association

1:00 Wine of Podcast: 2018 Longboard Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 

2:00 Dan’s Sonoma County Stops 

6:20 Dan’s Tasting Room Choices

12:33 Where do you take out of town visitors? 

14:00 Barrel Tasting is here! 

16:50 What is the Sonoma County Wine Growers Association all about? 

20:00 Last notes from Dan & Karissa

22:00 43rd Annual Barrel Tasting 

Links 

Sonoma County Winegrowers Association 

Longboard Vineyards 

Willi’s Wine Bar

Russian River Brewery 

Annadel Park

Pomo Canyon Campground 

Shell Beach

Blue Heron 

Cape Fear Cafe 

Jack London State Park 

Lynmar Estate

Iron Horse 

MaCRostie 

Francis Ford Coppola Winery 

Campo Fina 

Valette 

Bravas 

Diavola 

Geyrserville Gun Club

Catellis 

Locals Tasting Room 

Pech Merle

Young and Yonder

Wine Road

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

WINE ROAD EPISODE 100!!  | Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards

Please welcome Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards. Pop open a bottle of bubbly or Pinot Noir with the ladies as we sit back and hear about the Instagram-worthy Iron Horse Vineyards property, the up and coming additions to Iron Horse, and of course, Wine Road’s next event weekend, Barrel Tasting!

Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Special Guest

Joy Sterling, CEO of Iron Horse Vineyards

Show Notes

:40 Guest of the Podcast: Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards

:55 Sponsor of the Podcast: Pure Luxury Transportation 

2:05 Welcome Joy! 

4:20 Wine of the Podcast: Iron Horse Pinot Noir 

11:15 Inspiration Vineyard Wine Labels 

14:30 Iron Horse Vineyards Winery - Definitely Instagram worthy! 

18:35 Oyster Girls; April - October

19:45 Picnics to come! 

20:50 Be sure to make an appointment! 

23:18 Joy, what’s your favorite Sonoma County hot spots? 

24:28 Book of the Podcast: Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles by Jane Lopes

26:35 #SipSonoma

28:40 Barrel Tasting Weekend

Links

Guest of the Podcast: Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards

Tours & Tastings at Iron Horse Vineyards

Sponsor of the Podcast: Pure Luxury Transportation 

Wine of the Podcast: Iron Horse 2016 Deer Gate Pinot Noir 

The Oyster Girls 

Ocean Reserve 

Big Bottom Market 

Book of the Podcast: Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles by Jane Lopes

#SipSonoma

Barrel Tasting Tickets

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 99 | Rick Moshin, Winemaker & Owner of Moshin Vineyards

Welcome, Rick Moshin from Moshin Vineyards! Rick pops open his 2014 Pearl Anniversary Bubbles in celebration of Moshin Vineyards 30th Anniversary. Tune in to learn all about Moshin Vineyards from Rick himself! Curious where the hummingbird in their logo came from? Let's find out! 

 Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Special Guest

Rick Moshin, Winemaker and Owner of Moshin Vineyards

Show Notes 

0:25 Sponsor of the Podcast: Visit Santa Rosa 

1:45 Guest of the Podcast: Rick Moshin, Winemaker and Owner of Moshin Vineyards 

1:53 Wine of the Podcast: 2014 Pearl Anniversary Bubbles, Brut Rose 

4:45 Moshin Vineyards 

10:45 Moshin Vineyards Tasting Room 

12:35 The wines at Moshin Vineyards 

14:10 Barrel Tasting 

19:00 What’s the Hummingbird about? 

21:21 What are your local recommendations? 

24:00 Item of the Day: Vinear 7 Function Aerator 

26:00 Wine Road App 

29:15 Barrel Tasting Tickets are LIVE! 

29:37 Parting words from Rick! 

Links 

Visit Santa Rosa 

Santa Rosa Beer Passport 

Wine of the Podcast: 2014 Pearl Anniversary Bubbles, Brut Rose 

Moshin Vineyards

Barrel Tasting 

Wine Road App 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 98 | Year End Wrap Up! 

As we head into 2020, Marcy and Beth reflect 2019. Take a listen as the ladies review all of Wine Road's recent accomplishments and share all the excitement about the new year to come! 

 Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Show Notes

2:30 New Additions to Wineroad.com 

4:30 Beth’s Favorite Things 

7:43 Marcy’s Favorite Things 

10:30 Wine Road podcast is up for the Taste Awards! 

11:30 Book of the Day: Pasta, Pane, and Pinot 

13:15 Trip Advisor Review 

14:30 Sonoma County - Wine Region of the year! 

15:00 A tip from Beth 

16:00 Save the Date - Wine Road Golf Classic on May 29th

Links

A Perfect Day 

Richard - Threshold Studios

Parish Cafe 

Baci

Papa’s Pizza  

Dry Creek General Store 

Willowood 

Bowman Cellars 

Kokomo Wines 

Acorn Winery 

Hook & Ladder Winery

Harvest Moon Winery 

Alexander Valley Vineyards 

Raggle Ranch 

Doren Park 

Bodega Head 

Charles Schultz Museum 

Chile Pies Baking Co. 

Jaspers 

Wine region of the year by Trip Enthusiast  

Wine Road Golf Classic on May 29th

Please leave us a review on TripAdvisor HERE

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 97 | Winter Wineland, here we come! 

Wine Road Event Manager, Debbie Osborn, is back in the booth with Marcy & Beth talking all things Winter Wineland. Did you know you can create a custom map from the participating wineries on WineRoad.com? Also, you can find the entire Winter Wineland program to map out your weekend! Tune in to find all the tips and tricks to make your Winter Wineland weekend unforgettable. 

Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Special Guest | Debbie Osborn, Event Manager at Wine Road 

Show Notes

0:45 Wine of the Podcast: 2017 Longboard Pinot Noir 

1:15 Winter Wineland! 

3:50 Winter Wineland Program - Website Information! 

5:25 Lodgings 

7:30 Winemaker Breakfast 

9:01 Last details about Winter Wineland 

10:15 Item of the Day: The Whine Barrel 

13:17 Book of the Day: I drink, therefore I am by Roger Scruton

14:45 Reminder: Pre-sale Winter Wineland tickets end January 13 

16:27 Follow this link to leave a review on Trip Advisor! 

Links 

Longboard Vineyards

1:55 Capo Creek 

Roald Wine Company

Baca Wines 

Wineroad lodgings 

Wineroad Map 

Winemaker Breakfast 

8:09 Kendall Jackson Winery 

8:45 Barrel Tasting - tickets going live soon! 

16:27 Leave us a review on TripAdvisor!  

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 96 | Karen Maley from Robert Young Estate Winery

Welcome, Karen from Robert Young Estate Winery! Karen shares the incredible, historic past-time of Robert Young Estate Winery and the hopeful future as the 6th generation of the Young family joins the rich tradition of winemaking in Sonoma County. 

Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Special Guest of the Podcast

Karen Maley, GM of Robert Young Estate Winery 

Show Notes

0:45 Wine of the Podcast: 2015 Scion Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 

1:45 History of Robert Young Winery 

13:00 Tasting at Robert Young Winery 

14:50 Book of the Day: Bursting Bubbles: A Secret History of Champagne and the Rise of the Great Growers by Robert Walters 

17:55 Winter WINEland tickets available! 

Links

13:00 The Scion House at Robert Young Winery 

14:00 Journeyman Meat Co

*Winter Wineland Tickets*

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 95 | Holly Fox, GM of Two Thirty Five Suites

Special Guest: 

Holly Fox, General Manager of Two Thirty Five Suites

Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Show Notes 

0:40 What is Two Thirty Five? 

2:40 What’s happening in December in Healdsburg? 

5:25 What about New Years? 

6:00 Holly’s Don’t Miss Locations

9:49 Tastemaker Weekend  - StayHealdsburg.com 

12:44 Item of the Day: Wine Bottle Sweater Sack 

14:00 Wine of the Day: Trattore Vignette   

15:32 Book of the Day: Illustrated Guide to French Wines 

17:40 Beth’s Thank yous! 

19:03 How to book your stay at Two Thirty Five

Mentions & Links 

Two Thirty Five Luxury Suites 

1:27 LaCrema Tasting Room

1:49 Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District

3:23 Historic Inns Tour

4:04 Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux Bakery 

4:48 Healdsburg Museum 

5:29 Hotel Healdsburg 

5:37 Single Thread 

8:04 Healdsburg Running Company 

8:18 Journeyman Meat Company 

8:20 Campo Fina 

10:05 Dustin Vallette 

10:30 @stayhealdsburg

Wine Road Winery's Holiday Hours 2019 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 94 | Christopher Sawyer, Sommeli-YAY! 

Guest of the Podcast

Christopher Sawyer, Sommelier, & partner at Gravenstein Grill

Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Show Notes 

0:45 Sponsor of the Podcast: Sonoma Magazine 

2:15 Let’s hear from Chris! 

7:57 Winery of the Podcast: Jigar Wines Pinot Noir 

13:55 What’s the Sommelier life like? 

18:22 How lucky are we to be in Sonoma County?! 

20:06 Item of the Day: Food, Wine & Drink Mad Libs 

20:45 Book of the Day: Natural Wine for the People 

25:45 Wine Road Blog 

27:38 Chris’s Final Words

27:57 Wine Road - Holiday Hours 

Links: 

:28 Gravenstein Grill 

0:45 Sponsor of the Podcast: Sonoma Magazine - SonomaMag.com/wineroad 

6:40 Sebastopol Center for the Arts 

7:57 Winery of the Podcast: Jigar Wines Pinot Noir 

12:55 Rodney Strong 

12:56 Gloria Ferrer 

13:04 Balletto Vineyards 

14:50 Press Democrat 

14:52 Sonoma County Harvest Fair 

18:00 Sonoma County Airport

18:55 Wrights Beach

19:45 Ferrari Carano

19:48 Talty Winery 

20:06 Item of the Day: Food, Wine & Drink Mad Libs 

20:45 Book of the Day: Natural Wine for the People 

25:45 Wine Road Blog

27:00 Unti Vineyards 

27:57 Wine Road - Winery Holiday Hours 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 93 | Kathleen from Kelley & Young Wine Garden Inn 

Guest of the Podcast

Kathleen Kelley, Owner of Kelley & Young Wines and Kelley & Young Wine Garden Inn 

Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.

Show Notes 

0:47 Sponsor of the Podcast: Corkage (BYOBlikeaboss.com) 

2:15 Wine of the Day: Sauvignon Blanc 

4:33 the Beginnings of Kelley and Young 

8:15 Tasting Room at the Library 

9:09 Kelley & Young Wine Garden Inn 

14:20 Things to do in Cloverdale 

21:32 Item of the Day: Wine Soap  

23:30 Book of the Day: Grasping the Grape 

25:30 Beth’s Thank Yous! 

26:45 Kathleen’s final notes

Links 

Sponsor - BYOBLIkeABoss

DeLorimier Winery 

Kelley & Young Wines at the Library

Kelley & Young Wine Garden Inn 

Bolt Fabric + Home 

Papa’s Pizza Cafe  

Quilt shop in cloverdale 

Trading Post Restaurant 

Piacere Ristorante Italiano  

Hamburger Ranch & BBQ

Winter Festival 

Plank 

J Rickards Winery 

Left Bank Alexander Valley 

Item of the Day: Wine Soap 

Book of the Day: Grasping the Grape 

Please us a Review on iTunes!

Directions HERE 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.