Wine Road: The Wine, When & Where of Sonoma County

Wine Road Episode 55* - What is Wine Country Casual? In this episode we have special guest Alice Briggs, owner of Rust in Sebastopol. The ladies discuss all things Wine Country Casual and what that actually means. Beth pops the cork on a 2016 Christopher Creek Viognier and Marcy shares Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen cookbook along with The Corki wine stopper. Beth and Marcy are hitting the road to the Podcast Movement at the end of July. Stay tuned for weekly episodes of this Award winning podcast beginning in July!

*We got our episode numbers a little out of order...could have been the wine in the morning...heheh

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.

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Show Notes:

  0:30 Alice Briggs, owner of Rust - Women’s Clothing Store

  1:00 Wine Country Casual

  4:20 What do I wear?   

  7:20 Sun Hats

  8:50 Wine of the Day - Christopher Creek 2016 Viognier

11:29 Book of the Day - Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen

13:05 Item of the Day- The Corki wine stopper

14:03 Podcast Movement Speakers

15:16 Big news

Links:

Alice Briggs  

Rust - Women’s Clothing Store   

Christopher Creek Winery   

Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen Cookbook  

Corki Bottle Stopper  

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 54 - Sustainability in Sonoma County. The ladies chat with Karissa Kruse the Sonoma County Winegrowers President all things Sustainable in Sonoma County. They drink ACORN Winery Zinfandel from the sustainable Alegría Vineyard in Russian River Valley and share with us two great books showcasing sustainability and the beauty of Sonoma County. Marcy introduces the item of the day and they all agree its the only acceptable time to give someone the bird over a glass of wine. Beth invites you all the join us on the road at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame June 24th or pet a puppy and learn about Canine Companion of Independence June 23rd here along 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.

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Show Notes:

  0:40 Karissa Kruse, President of the Sonoma County Grapegrowers

  0:50 Sonoma County Grapegrowers

  4:35 Wine of the Day - ACORN Winery 2014 Alegría Vineyards Zinfandel   

  5:25 Vineyard Management

10:10 Grapegrowers

12:00 New Tools and Technology

13:45 Sonoma County Grapergrower Foundation

16:30 Books of the Day - Down to Earth & VINEYARDS

18:55 Item of the Day - Bird Wine Charms

20:25 Wine Road on the Road - Cleveland, Ohio! 

21:30 Sonoma County Vineyard hikes

Links:

Karissa Kruse

Sonoma County Grape Growers

Sonoma County Sustainable

ACORN Winery/Alegría Vineyards

Vineyard Practices 

Grape Grower Resources 

Sonoma County Grapegrower Foundation 

Down to Earth - Season Tour of Sustainable Winegrowing in California 

VINEYARD Sonoma County by George Rose  

Bird Wine Charms 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 53- Art and Sonoma County are Synonymous. In this episode we have special guests Anjana Utarid, Executive Director of Sebastopol Center for the Art (SCA), and Eve Lindi, SCA Open Studio Project Manager. The ladies pop the cork on the very fitting 2013 Winemakers Handprint Merlot from The Meeker Vineyards.  Eve fills us in about the exciting new aspects of Art at the Source, think wine and art. Anjana shares how the SCA is collaborating with our community and ladies get sidetracked on the delicious food at Hip Chick. Marcy then gives us the best diet advice we’ve heard in years just before Beth and Marcy remind us to visit WineRoad.com for the Events Calendar before your visit. If you like the idea of wine and art check out a few of our member’s art displays.

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.

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Show Notes:

  0:27 Special Guests - Anjana Utarid & Eve Lindi

  0:53 Sebastopol Center for the Arts

  3:20 Wine of the Day - 2013 The Meeker Vineyard Winemakers Handprint Merlot

  4:30 Upcoming Art Events

  5:00 Eve lets us know what’s new for Art at the Source

11:40 Ceramics Studio - Brent Wheel Anniversary

13:51 Collaboration with community

15:35 Book of the Day - What, When, Wine by Melanie Avalon

18:43 Wine Road Event Calendar 

19:30 Wine Road members who support the arts

Links:

Sebastopol Center for the Arts

Art at the Source

Art & Wine Studio Tours

Patrick Amiot Junk Art

Sebastopol Film Festival 

Bodega House

Robert Brent

Harvest Moon

Hip Chick Farms

Moshin Vineyards

Paradise Ridge Winery 

White Oak Winery

Pedroncelli

The Meeker Vineyard

WineRoad.com Events

What, When, Wine by Melanie Avalon 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA

Wine Road Episode 52- Wine Road Paws 4 Wine. In this episode we have special guest Katelynn Jessen, Community Events Coordinator for Canine Companions for Independence to talk all things service dogs. The ladies sip the very fitting Mutt Lynch Unleashed Chardonnay as Beth gives us the Wine Word of the Day.  Katelynn enlightens the ladies and listeners about all that Canine Companions for Independence does for those in need and all the tasks the dogs are trained to do. Beth introduces a new Wine Road event partnering with the cause on June 23rd called Wine Road Paws 4 Wine showcasing various volunteer opportunities to our community. Marcy has a doggie/wine Item of the Day as well as a Book. This episode is rounded out with Marcy and Beth sharing their excitement for winning the Taste Award and that they will be speakers at the upcoming Podcast Movement!

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.

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Show Notes:

  0:30 Katelynn Jessen - Canine Companions for Independence

  1:20 Wine of the Day - 2016 Unleashed Chardonnay from Mutt Lynch

  2:35 Word of the Day - Chewy

  3:30 Canine Companions for Independence

  8:00 Along the Wine Road Blog Post - Dog Friendly Wineries & Lodgings

11:50 Wine Road Paws 4 Wine event

13:40 Volunteer Opportunities with K-9 Companions for Independence

17:50 Item of the Day - GeoPetric Personalized Cork Pet Accessories

18:55 Book of the Day - Poptail Manual by

20:10 Taste Award Winner!

21:45 Podcast Movement 2018

23:20 Sonoma & Ohio Wines: Uncorked, Unplugged, Unforgettable Grand Tasting at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Links:

Canine Companions for Independence 

Mutt Lynch Winery 

Word of the Day - Chewy 

Along the Wine Road Blog

Best Western Dry Creek Inn

The Sandman Hotel

Wine Road Paws 4 Wine 

GeoPetric 

The Poptail Manual: Over 90 Delicious Frozen Cocktails by Kathy Kordalis 

Taste Award Winners 2018 

Podcast Movement 

Sonoma & Ohio Wines: Uncorked, Unplugged and Unforgettable 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA

Wine Road Episode 51- Explore Rhône’s Along the Wine Road. In this episode we have special guest Fred Peterson of Peterson Winery to talk all things Sonoma County Rhône. He and the ladies drink Peterson GSM and an ’08 Syrah while discussing the tasting tip of the day and why Rhône’s grow well in our neck of the woods. Don’t miss Esprit du Rhône as well as the Peterson Blending session in May and the Dry Creek Winegrowers cruise in the fall. We look forward to seeing you in Sonoma County with a glass of Rhône in your hand.

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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 Rhônes with Fred Peterson 

  4:00 Tasting Tip of the Day - Revisit Wineries to see what’s new

  4:20 Wine of the Day - Peterson Winery GSM

  8:30 Rhône Growing Regions

15:25 2008 Syrah

17:35 Rhône Blending Seminar at Peterson Winery May 12, 2018

18:20 Rhône Cruise with Grape Growers of Dry Creek

20:00 Esprit du Rhône

Fred, Jamie, & Emily Peterson 

Links:

Peterson Winery

Peterson GSM

Rhône Growing regions - Along the Wine Road

Rhône Blending Session - Winemaker for the Day at Peterson Winery

Dry Creek Passport Cruise  

Esprit du Rhône

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA

Wine Road Episode 50- West County Day Trip - Occidental & Graton visited. Holy cow its our 50th Episode!!! And drum roll please….WE WON THE TASTE AWARD for BEST PODCAST! In this episode we have special guest Barb Gustafson from Paul Mathew Vineyards to talk all things Graton and Occidental. The ladies drink Paul Mathew Chardonnay and Pinot while discussing their favorite spots. Marcy introduces us to a new book and Beth finishes up with events in the area. Cheers ladies to a great podcast and the recognition!!! 

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.

Wine Road

Show Notes:

  0:40 Taste Awards

  1:30 Visiting with Barb Gustafson from Paul Mathew Winery

  2:00 Graton & Occidental

  3:00 Paul Mathew Winery

10:00 Graton Visited

13:10 Wine of the Day - Paul Mathew Green Valley Chardonnay

15:15 Visit Occidental

20:15 Wine of the Day - Paul Mathew TNT Vineyard 2014 Pinot Noir

20:20 Book of the Day - Wine Lover’s Daughter: A Memoir by Anne Fadiman

23:40 Stainless Steel Fermented - Cabernet Franc

26:00 Wine Road on the Road - VinDiego

26:38 Dry Creek Winegrowers - Passport to Dry Creek

26:47 WineRoad.com Event Calendar

27:30 Esprit du Rhône

Graton Links:

• Underwood Bar & Bistro
• Willow Wood Market Cafe
• Graton Gallery
• Atelier One Open Studio
• Joe Rodota Regional Trail
• Hallberg Butterfly Garden 

Winery Links:

• Paul Mathew Winery
• Bowman Cellars
• Dutton-Goldfield Winery
• Merry Edwards Winery
• Emeritus Vineyards
• Marimar Estate
• Red Car Wine

Occidental Links:

• Howard Station Cafe
• Inn at Occidental
• Sonoma County Tours
• Hazel Restaurant 
• Laurence Glass Works 
• Boho Bungalow
• Handgoods Occidental
• Hinterland Empire 
• Occidental Bohemian Farmers Market 

Freestone Links:

• Freestone Artisan Cheese
• Enduring Comforts 
• Wild Flower Bread Bakery
• Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary

Other Links:

• Wine Lover’s Daughter
• Passport to Dry Creek Valley
• WineRoad.com Events
• Esprit du Rhône
• VinDiego 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA 

Wine Road Episode 49 - Tie the knot in Sonoma County. In this episode Marcy and Beth have special guest Marisa Manna Ferrell owner of So Eventful. The ladies start off with the Wine of the Day, a sparkling brut from Longboard Vineyards. Beth talks about the Tip of the Day - checking winery hours and then she and Marcy discuss the difference of variety and varietal as the Words of the Day. Marisa discusses all things wedding & event planning in Sonoma County. What are the trends, crazy requests, honeymoon ideas, engagement planning? Marcy then shares the Book and Item of the Day, did you lose your kitty? Wine Road has a NEW event this year! Esprit du Rhône May 18-19 Tickets on SALE NOW. *Change in Friday night location to Longboard Vineyards in Healdsburg 

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Show Notes:

0:30     Wine of the Day - Longboard Vineyards, Brut

1:50     Tip of the Day - Check hours before you venture out

3:45     Word of the Day - Variety vs Varietal

5:05     Marisa Manna Ferrell - So Eventful Wedding & Event Coordinating

9:55      2018 Wedding Trends - Purple

11:00    Crazy Requests - Rent-a-Dog

13:10    Destination Weddings - price comparisons

14:35    Honeymoon Planning - from start to finish

16:50    Book of the Day - Wine Appreciation, 500 wines for 100 Occasions by David Williams

18:55    Item of the Day - Paws Off Glass Markers by TrueZoo

20:35    Wine Road NEW EVENT - Esprit du Rhône *Friday night location changed to Longboard Vineyards

Links:

• Word of the Day • Tasting Tip of the Day

• So Eventful Wedding & Event Coordination • Book of the Day - Wine Appreciation • Wine of the Day - Longboard Vineyards • Item of the Day - Paws Off Glass Markers • Esprit du Rhône

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA

Wine Road Episode 48 - Wheels of Bounty. In this episode we have special guest Sarah Klein, illustrator of the Local Food Wheel. To start the show Beth pours the 2016 Balletto Rose in the ladies glasses as she gives us the Word of the Day. Marcy then jumps into all that is local bounty with Sarah and Beth then rounds out the food talk with her book of the day: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat. The ladies have a little tip for your guacamole…

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Show Notes:

  0:30     Special Guest - Sarah Klein

  0:40     Wine of the Day - 2016 Balletto Rosé

  1:55     Word of the Day - Viticulture

  2:40     Discovery of the Food Wheel at the Barlow

  3:45     Jessica Prentice- Full Moon Feast

  4:15     Beautiful, Moveable Chart

  8:30     Grocery Store Movement towards Seasonal, Transparent & Available

15:10     Book of the Day - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat

16:50     Tip of the Day - Milk?

18:00     Shout out to Kellen Brooke

Links:

•  Wine of the Day •  Word of the Day

•  Sarah Klein

•  Jessica Prentice

•  Full Moon Feast

•  Local Food Wheel

•  The Barlow

•  Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat - Samin Nosrat

•  Farm Trail

•  Cheese Trail

 Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode 47 - Destination Santa Rosa. In this episode Beth pops the cork of a 2015 D’Argenzio Chardonnay to start the show as she talks about the Tasting Tip and Word of the Day. Marcy then digs into her 3-day Santa Rosa itinerary with what’s new and happening. The 2nd weekend of Barrel Tasting will be in full swing this weekend, tickets available at the door!

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Show Notes:

  0:45     Wine of the Day - 2015 D’Argenzio Chardonnay

  2:15     Tasting Tip of the Day - Honesty about likes with tasting room staff

  3:45     Word of the Day - Block

  5:50     Destination Santa Rosa

15:47     Barrel Tasting 2nd Weekend March 9-11

Links:

• Wine of the Day • Word of the Day  • Tasting Tip of the Day • Barrel Tasting

Santa Rosa:

• Charles Schultz Museum 

• Tour De California 

• Courthouse Square 

• Astro Motel 

• Juilliard Park 

• Naked Pig 

• Spinster Sisters 

• Flying Goat Coffee 

• Russian River Brewing Company 

• Luther Burbank Home & Garden 

• Safari West 

• Pullman Kitchen 

• Jaxon’s Bar and Oven 

• Acres Coffee & Donut 

• Omelette Express 

• Carol Shelton 

• Desmond Wines 

• Inspiration Vineyards 

• Premonition Cellars 

• Super Sonoman

• Donelan Wines 

• Howarth Park 

• Spring Lake 

• Sea Thai Bistro 

• Montgomery Village 

• Art Alley

• HANNA 

• Balletto Vineyards 

• Iron Horse Vineyards 

• Red Car Wine Co 

• La Gare 

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at

Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Wine Road Episode LIVE - from Washington DC - New Zealand Ambassador Tim Groser In this episode Beth is LIVE from the New Zealand Embassy in Washington DC. She is discussing Sonoma County and Sustainability with Ambassador Tim Groser. Beth brings him HANNA Sauvignon Blanc and they talk about his recent visit to Windsor and BurtoNZ Bakery. New Zealand’s 98% Sustainability is a great accomplishment and something Sonoma County strives to match, currently at 92%.

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Links:

• Tim Groser 

• Wine of the Day • Windsor Town Green • BurtoNZ Bakery  • New Zealand Sustainability  • BevX Wine & Beverage Expo

Credits:

Thank you to Tim Groser and staff for taking time for this interview.