Wine Road Episode 76 - Marimar Estate & Sebastopol Itinerary 

On this episode, Marcy and Beth welcome Alice from Marimar Estate. As a Sebastopol Native, Alice dishes out all the great eats, drinks, and specialties in and around the Sebastopol area. She tells us all about Marimar’s breathtaking vineyard walks, their popular dog structures, and of course their DELICIOUS wine!

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Special Guest From Marimar Estate Vineyards & Winery 

Alice Hunter, Marimar Estate Hospitality Manager 

Show Notes

1:00 Introducing Alice

2:09 Local Sebastopolian’s favorite drinks and eats

5:25 What’s the Barlow?

6:35 Favorite Lunch Spot in Sebastopol?

9:02 Favorite Dinner Spot in Sebastopol?

10:00 Wineries in the Sebastopol Area

10:37 Details about Marimar Estate

12:58 Favorable Hikes in the area

14:04 Wine of the Day: Marimar Estate 2014 Don Miguel Vineyard Earthquake Block Pinot Noir

16:00 Any Spanish Varietals at Marimar?

17:22 Tidbit from the Karen McNeil Calendar

18:52 Book of the Day: Katherine Cole, How to Fake Your Way Through the Wine List

20:34 Item of the Day: Caloric Cuvee

23:27 Final Notes on Sebastopol

25:19 Marimar Estate Information

26:09 Barrel Tasting Tickets & Information!

27:33 Winter Wineland shoutout to Oscar from San Diego!

Links 

Marimar Estate Vineyards & Winery

Wine of the Day: Marimar Estate 2014 Don Miguel Vineyard Earthquake Block Pinot Noir

Book of the Day: Katherine Cole - How to Fake Your Way Through the Wine List

Item of the Day: Caloric Cuvee

Ragle Ranch Regional Park

Pinnacle Gulch

Karen McNeil Calendar

Barrel Tasting Tickets

Patrick Amiot Junk Art 

Sebastopol Eats & Drinks 

Coffee Catz

Retrograde Coffee Roasters

Tailor Lane Organic Coffee

Mother’s Ruin Cocktail Bar

K & L Bistro

Gravenstein Grill

Fern Bar

The Farmer’s Wife

The Barlow

Pacific Market

Fandies

Handline

Food Mechanic

Eight – Cuisine & Wine

Mentioned Wineries 

Merry Edwards Winery

Iron Horse

Lynmar Estate

Dutton-Goldfield

Red Car

MacPhail Wines

Marimar Estate

Balletto Vineyards

Jigar Wines

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 75 - Francis Ford Coppola - MUCH more than just a winery!

Beth & Marcy welcome TWO special guests for this podcast - Lillian Nickelson & Tim Bodell from Francis Ford Coppola Winery. After opening a bottle of Francis Coppola 2016 Reserve Syrah, the four share their love of Coppola’s amazing amenities including the Pool & Cabines, A Tavola nights at Rustic, and many more!

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Special Guests from Francis Ford Coppola Winery:

Lillian Nickelson, Senior Manager, DTC and Hospitality

Tim Bodell, Culinary Director 

Show Notes

0:43 Wine of the Day: Francis Ford Coppola 2014 Reserve Syrah

1:08 Coppola Labels!

1:50 Gould Family Vineyard

3:00 Coppola’s Wine Club

5:05 What would Tim pair with the Wine of the Day??

           -Don’t forget about www.recipes.wineroad.com/ resource!

5:45 Coppola’s on-site culinary garden

6:45 Mushroom Foraging

8:50 Wine Road’s Recipe Data base

9:34 How do you come up with new recipes, Tim?

10:40 The Menu at Rustic

11:33 A Tavola

13:49 Picking Tim’s Culinary brain about some of his favorite food spots

16:06 Coppola’s Day Resort

20:18 Toast The Future

22:15 Item of the Day: The Wine Hook

24:50 Mario’s Corner – Legal/Compliance Issues

27:08 Tim & Lillian, What are your favorite places in Sonoma County

Links

Wine of the Day: Francis Coppola 2014 Reserve Syrah, Gould Family Vineyard

Item of the Day: The Wine Hook

Toast the Future Tickets 

Coppola Pool & Cabines

Wine Road Recipes

Coppola Wine Club

A Tavola at Rustic

Single Thread Farms

Le Bernardin

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 74 - Let's talk Cork! 

In this Episode, the girls sit down with Cork Quality Council Executive Director, Peter Weber. How much do YOU know about cork? Peter’s talking points include cork harvesting, cork recycling, and of course cork's involvement in the Wine Industry! So sit back, uncork a bottle of Christopher Creek 2014 Creekside Cuvée with them, and enjoy!

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Special Guest: Peter Weber, Executive Director at Cork Quality Council

Show Notes: 

00:48 Wine of the Day:Christopher Creek 2014 Creekside Cuvée

1:40 Introducing the Cork Quality Counsel

3:15 Setting the Standards for Corks

3:45 Why did wineries start using screw tops?

4:22 How is cork harvested? 

6:10 Fun Fact: there are cork trees in CA!

7:29 How is CQC spreading the Positivity of Cork message?

8:22 Cork’s sustainability 

10:00 Check out https://www.corkqc.com/ for videos and more information

10:24 Cork Recycling

12:15 Is it corked or is it screwed??

13:04 Fault Seminars held by Cork Quality Council

14:10 Item of the Day: Decorative Wine Cork Holder 

15:46 Book of the Day: Wine Folly, the Master Guide 

17:40 Barrel Tasting is March 1-3 and March 8-10. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! 

Links: 

Cork Quality Council 

Wine of the Day: Christopher Creek 2014 Creekside Cuvée

Book of the Day: Wine Folly

Item of the Day: Wine Cork Holder 

Birkenstock’s new beauty line, featuring CORK!

Cork Re-harvest

ReCork 

Barrel Tasting Tickets - BUY HERE 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 73 - Barrel Tasting Details with Debbie, WineRoad Event Manager -

In this Episode, Beth & Marcy sit down with Debbie Osborn, WineRoad's Event Manager & Professional Cat Herder. The gals chat about WineRoad's upcoming events, Barrel Tasting & Toast the Future while enjoying a refreshing bottle of Gary Farrell 2016 Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Later in the episode, Debbie and Beth provide additional details about the FIRST ANNUAL Toast the Future event. Be sure to get your tickets for both Toast the Future and WineRoad's 42nd annual Barrel Tasting Weekends before they sell out! 

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:

0:23 Super DUPER Special Guest, Debbie Osborn: Event Manager & Chief Cat Herder at WineRoad

0:42 WINERoad Events

1:15 WINE OF THE DAY: Gary Farrell 2016 Russian River Valley Chardonnay 

2:05 Barrel Tasting - What should customers expect?

3:25 Winemaker's Insight - What do THEY like about barrel tasting?

4:30 Lil’ Tidbits about Barrels

5:15 Futures. What are they?

7:19 WineRoad Debuts new event - TOAST THE FUTURE. Tickets available Here.

9:49 Barrel Tasting Details

11:20 Customizable Maps available for Barrel Tasting 

11:58 BOOK OF THE DAY: Lonely Planet, Wine Trails

13:40 ITEM OF THE DAY: Wine Wars

14:53 Mario’s Corner: Compliance in the Wine Industry

16:40 Final Information about Barrel Tasting

Links:

Wine of the Day: Gary Farrell 2016 Russian River Valley Chardonnay 

Book of the Day: Lonely Planet, Wine Trails

Item of the Day: Wine Wars, A Trivia Game for Wine Geeks & Wannabes

Barrel Tasting & Toast the Future Tickets 

Customizable Maps for WineRoad Events!

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 72 - Barrel Tasting Perspective with Craig - In this episode Beth and Marcy chat with Craig Colagrossi of Colagrossi Wines about all things Barrel Tasting. They sip on Craig's 2016 Barbera while learning about how he caught the wine bug. Beth reminds you to buy your Barrel Tasting Tickets and the NEW Toast the Future event. 

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Show Notes:

  0:20 Guest Craig Colagrossi, owner of Colagrossi Wines in Windsor

  0:35 Wine of the Day - 2016 Colagrossi Barbera

  2:00 Colagrossi Wines

  3:20 Artisan Alley

  5:00 Barrel Tasting Perspective

  8:35 Home Winemaking

10:15 Harvest Wrap up

11:40 Barrel Tasting 6 Days

12:20 Making and Buying Futures

14:52 Book of the Day - Wine Food - New Adventures in Drinking & Cooking

17:02 Word of the Day - Ullage

18:50 Item of the Day - bottlelight - LED rechargable mini light by SuckUK

19:57 Barrel Tasting - NEW Toast the Future

Links:

Wine of the Day -2016 Colagrossi Barbera

Item of the Day - bottlelight by SuckUK

Word of the Day - Ullage

Colagrossi Wines

Artisan Alley

Sonoma Brothers Brewery

Tilted Shed Ciderworks

Barely and Bine Beer Cafe

Two Shepherds

Demptos Cooperage

Barrel Tasting TICKETS

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 71 - It was real 2018 but on to 2019 - In this episode Beth and Marcy reflect on 2018 and look ahead to 2019. 2018 saw many new tasting rooms, restaurants and other must visits for 2019. Make those resolution to try something new! Get your Winter WINEland tickets!! Advance sales end Monday January 14th but you can buy tickets at the door. See you on the Wine Road!

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  Good bye 2018/Hello 2019

  1:00 New Wineries in 2018

  4:45 New Lodging 2018

  5:00 Outdoor Must dos

  5:55 New Eats

  7:35 Wine of the Day - Amista Sparkling Grenache

  8:40 New in West County

10:10 2018 Highlight

23:10 Item of the Day - Year of Good Wine Calendar by Karen Macneil

14:15 Winter WINEland TICKETS!!!

Links:

Wine of the Day - Amista Vineyards Sparkling Grenache

Item of the Day - Year of Good Wine Page-A-Day Calendar 2019 by Karen MacNeil

Bowman Cellars

ZO Wines

Ron Rubin Winery

Rockpile Vineyards

Char Vale Winery

Friedeman Wine

K Squared Cellars

Marimar Estate - Vineyards & Winery

Silver Oak - Alexander Valley

Robert Young Estate Winery

Hotel Trio Healdsburg

Harmon Guest House

Russian River Brewing

The Parish Café

Gerard’s Paella Y Tapas

Barrels, Brew and Bites

Fern Bar

Koshō

Farmer’s Wife

Sonoma County Parks

United Airlines

Paul Mathew Vineyards

Willow Wood Market Cafe

Crooked Goat Brewing

Woodfour Brewery

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 70 - Field Blending with Bill - In this episode Beth and Marcy have Bill Nachbaur in the studio talking about field blends and the history of ACORN Winery/Alegría Vineyards while sipping on the Wine of the Day an ACORN 2014 Russian River Valley Heritage Vine Zinfandel. Bill gives us the Word of the Day - Ampelography. Marcy and Bill discuss the Book of the Day Godforsaken Grapes by Jason Wilson and with the Item of the Day the discussion turns to Argon. Don’t forget to get your Winter WINEland tickets and visit Bill and Betsy at ACORN!

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Show Notes:

  0:25  Special Guest - Bill Nachbaur of ACORN Winery/Alegría Vineyards

  0:45 Wine the Day - ACORN 2014 Russian River Valley Heritage Vine Zinfandel

  2:25 ACORN Winery History

  3:48 Word of the Day - Ampelography

  6:01 Field Blend

11:47 Career Path into the vines

16:20 Open by appointment only explained

19:17 Book of the Day - Godforsaken Grapes - A Slightly Tipsy Journey Through the World of Strange, Obscure, and Under appreciated Wine - by Jason Wilson

20:42 Item of the Day - ArT Wine Preserver with Argon

22:50 Winter WINEland TICKETS!!!

 A field blend of grapes from Alegría Vineyards that will eventually become ACORN Winery’s Medley, one of their signature field-blend wines. Photo courtesy of ACORN Winery / Alegría Vineyards

Links:

Bill Nachbaur 

ACORN Winery/Alegría Vineyards 

Wine of the Day - 2014 RRV Heritage Vines Zinfandel 

Word of the Day - Ampelography

Book of the Day - Godforsaken Grapes - A Slightly Tipsy Journey Through the World of Strange, Obscure, and Under appreciated Wine - by Jason Wilson

Item of the Day - ArT Wine Preserver with Argon

Winter WINEland Tickets 

Barrel Tasting Tickets 

Ryan Frederickson - Founder of ArT Wine Preserver

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 69 - Phone a friend Wine Compliance - In this episode Beth and Marcy chat over the phone with Rachel Dumas Rey CEO of Compli Beverage. They discuss winery compliance from distribution to events to the oddball regulations Rachel comes across in her daily work as well as their up-to-date regulation website. Marcy has her item and book of the day to share with us at the end.

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:

  0:34  Special Guest - Rachel Dumas Rey CEO of Compli Beverage

  4:10 Distribution

  5:40 Events

  9:15 Oddball Regulations

12:02 New up-to-date Website

13:11 Compli’s beginnings

18:21 Book of the Day - Ten Grapes to Know -  by Catherine Fallis

19:42 Item of the Day - Oēno Label Lift

22:10 Stay tuned for a new segment - Mario’s Corner

Links:

Compli Beverage 

Rachel Dumas Rey 

State Licensing Requirements 

Book of the Day - Ten Grapes to Know by Catherine Fallis  

Item of the Day - Oēno Label Lift  

Winter WINEland Tickets 

Barrel Tasting Tickets 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 68 - All in the Family in Dry Creek Valley - In this episode Beth and Marcy chat with Julie Pedroncelli St. John of Pedroncelli Winery. Julie introduces the new Sonoma Classico Red Wine Blend by Pedroncelli as they chat about the winery’s family history and all that the Dry Creek Valley has to offer. Marcy discusses the Book of the Day and Beth has the Item of the day and it has to do with math! Head over to WineRoad.com to get your tickets to Winter WINEland and Barrel Tasting in 2019.  Don’t forget the secret word while visiting Pedroncelli Winery.

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:

  0:25  Special Guest - Julie Pedroncelli St. John of Pedroncelli Winery

  1:08  Wine of the Day -2016 Pedroncelli Sonoma Classico Red Wine Blend 

  3:15 All in the Family at Pedroncelli

10:45 Not just Wine in Dry Creek Valley

16:05 Frick Winery at 2pm

19:42 Book of the Day - Literary Libations - What to Drink with What You Read by Amira Makansi

22:00 Sonoma County Wine Library

23:17 Item of the Day - Wine Math Poster

25:47 WineRoad.com Tickets on Sale for Winter WINEland and Barrel Tasting

Links:

Pedroncelli Winery 

Wine of the Day - Sonoma Classico Red Wine Blend 2016 

Book of the Day - Literary Libations What to Drink with What You Read 

Item of the Day - Wine Math Poster 

Sonoma County Wine Library 

Frick Winery

Winegrowers of Dry Creek 

Dry Creek General Store 

Lake Sonoma 

Dry Creek Peach  

Trattore Farms 

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery 

Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate 

Quivira Vineyards 

Winter WINEland Tickets 

Barrel Tasting Tickets 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 67 - Holiday Events in Sonoma County - In this episode Beth and Marcy chat with Shana Bull a Digital Storyteller. Shana is the Master in Social Media Marketing through Storytelling, Images, and Ideas. The ladies talk about Holiday Celebrations throughout Sonoma County. Shana brought a Brut Rosé from Iron Horse Vineyards called Gratitude to share with the ladies, $5 of each bottle goes to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. The Holiday conversation continues and then Marcy shares her Prosecco-centric book and item of the day.

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:

  0:25  Special Guest - Shana Bull of Shana Bull Digital Storytelling

  0:39  What is Digital Storytelling?

  1:40 Holidays in Sonoma County

  7:35 Wine of the Day - Iron Horse Vineyards Gratitude - Brut Rosé

11:28 Family Friendly Wineries

15:03 Book of the Day - Prosecco Made Me Do It by Amy Zavatto

16:13 Item of the Day - Prosecco Pong

Links:

ShanaBull.com 

Wine of the Day - Iron Horse Vineyards Gratitude

Book of the Day - Prosecco Made Me Do It 

Item of the Day - Prosecco Pong 

Sonoma County Holiday Events  

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Trione Vineyards & Winery

Robert Young Estate

Pedroncelli

Mutt Lynch Winery

Foley Sonoma

Luther Burbank Center

Charles Schulz Museum

Geyserville Tractor Parade

SOFA Winterblast

Cloverdale Winter Festival

Lights of Olivet

Healdsburg Turkey Trot

Taste Destination 128

Winter WINEland Tickets 

Barrel Tasting Tickets 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.