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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/
Wine Road Podcast Episode 172
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 172 | Dustin Valette, Chef, Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106 Beth and Marcy chat with local legend Dustin Valette about his three local restaurants, his history with food and wine, and how Sonoma County (and Healdsburg) has become such an important culinary hub in the United States.
Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES 1:41 Dustin explains why he has his restaurants here in beautiful Healdsburg. 2:25 We learn about how Valette was opened, a family affair, in a building with family history! 5:34 Dustin shares about The Matheson and Roof 106, celebrating Healdsburg history and we get to hear about how Dustin made garage wine :) 7:14 Valette Wines brand launched 2016. 8:08 Marcy brings up the exciting Wine Wall at The Matheson, where Dustin explains how they have 106 wines by the glass, allowing them to showcase smaller boutique wineries at their restaurant. 15:08 The Matheson is the special occasion, best of the best of Sonoma County, Roof 106 allows for a more relaxed, casual dining experience with the option for reservations or walk-ins! 17:28 The cocktails at Roof 106 are next-level! (Pun intended) 18:10 Dustin discusses why he only sleeps 5 hours a night and how doing what satisfies you and makes people happy is what keeps you going! 21:21 The passion and energy brought by our local famers and artisans in Sonoma County is showcased by our local restaurants. 24:35 What’s on the horizon for Dustin and his family and restaurants. 27:11 Three new lodging members now part of Wine Road! Santa Rosa: Arthouse Inn https://www.arthousesantarosa.com/ Hotel E https://www.hotelesantarosa.com Healdsburg: The Ruse http://theruse.com/ 28:12 May 18-21st Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience! https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/
Links https://www.valettehealdsburg.com/ https://www.thematheson.com/roof-106 https://www.thematheson.com/ Ron Rubin Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/
Wine Road Podcast Episode 171
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
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Episode 171 | Jim Rickards, Winemaker, J. Rickards Winery
Beth and Marcy chat with Jim about his how his desire to leave the city and become a farmer led to his becoming a winemaker in Alexander Valley. He brings to light the importance of sustainability and how it not only impacts the land and surroundings but the taste of his wines!
Wine of The Day: J. Rickards Winery 2019 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel, Geyserville
Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES 00:58 Wine of the Day: J. Rickards Winery 2019 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel, Geyserville, from vines planted in 1908.
1:31 Jim explains how the Wine of the Day gets its unique distinct flavors - field blend.
2:42 We learn the breakdown of the Wine of the Day.
3:31 Jim describes how the geography and weather of the Alexander Valley impacts the flavors - brighter flavors and sweeter aromatics.
6:01 Jim gives personal history on how he went from a city boy to a cow rancher, then finally a winemaker. His wine label is his cattle brand!
11:22 Jim’s three rules: 1) We’re tasting, not drinking. 2) Drink lots of water! (The bathrooms in Sonoma County are great!) 3) Never ask Jim a question unless you’re expecting a 20 minute answer.
13:17 They do a Facebook live event 1x week, anything from wine growing to gardening and mulching - check it out!
16:24 We learn about how Jim was one of the first in Sonoma County to plant a cover crop and how it led to sustainability and being pesticide free!
22:41 Grape growing to winemaking - with the winery opening in 2005. The wine cave was built in 2014
24:39 Walk - ins are acceptable during the week, but reservations are always preferred (and required on weekends) because they want to spend time with you so that you can experience the history, the old vineyards and the wine cave!
26:59 Appointments are made through calling the tasting room - email works too!
28:31 Passport to Dry Creek April 29-30, https://www.drycreekvalley.org — click Passport link!
Links J. Rickhards Winery
J. Rickhards April Tax Relief Celebration Event
Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. Threshold Studios
Wine Road Podcast Episode 170
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 170 | Tiaan Lordan, Winemaker, Hartford Family Winery
Beth and Marcy chat with Tiann about his love of nature and how it connects to winemaking, we sip on the Hartford Family Wines 2021 Land's Edge Pinot Noir, and we hear the famous owl story too.
Wine of The Day: Hartford Family Wines 2021 Land’s Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES
1:04 Seven years of Wine Rod Podcast can you believe it!
1:25 Wine of the Day: Hartford Family Wines 2021 Land’s Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast blended from two vineyards.
3:55 Hartford Family Wines produces between 12 -15 Pinot Noirs each year and each are distinct.
4:31 What Tiann looks for when creating Pinot. Site first. Then tries to be hands off and let the site shine.
6:30 Hartford Family Winery tasting room is open daily from 10-4:30pm.
8:00 How Tiann got started in the wine industry. Went to University of Stellenbosch to study conservation ecology but then segued to wine.
13:13 The famous story of the Hartford Owl! Stay tuned for kid’s book a plush owl ;-)
19:15 Tiann loves the terrain and landscape of Sonoma County.
20:17 Beth is a birder! Birding is for everyone.
23:14 At Hartford Court there is no cell reception— so that’s a positive! Come taste and relax and listen to the birds.
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Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
Episode 169 | Barrel Tasting Weekend the 45th Year!
We sip on some Korbel Sparkling wine and Beth gives us the top ten reasons you need to attend the 45th Annual Barrel Tasting event. Marcy shares a new book called Wine Style.
Wine of The Day: Korbel Natural Sparkling Wine Wine Book of the Day: Wine Book of the Day: Wine Style— Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes by Kate Leahy Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES
1:04 Wine of the Day: Korbel Natural Sparking wine. Beth’s favorite to make her “BethMosa” cocktail with Blood Orange San Pellegrino.
1:55 Shout out to wine writer Rebecca Germolus for her contributions to the Wine Road blog --Along the Wine Road. Check out all her posts at www.alongthewineroad.com
2:39 Beth covers the Top Ten Reasons to come to Barrel Tasting March 3,4, &5th 2023. Buy your tickets now.
15:55 Wine Book of the Day—Wine Style: Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes by Kate Leahy.
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Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
Wine Road Podcast Episode 168 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 168 | Ed Morris, Winemaker at Ron Rubin Winery
Beth and Marcy taste the new Pam’s Un-oaked Cabernet Sauvignon with Ed Morris, winemaker at Ron Rubin Winery, and learn more about what’s new and happening at Ron Rubin winery.
Wine of The Day: Ron Rubin Winery 2021 Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon
Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES
0:56 Wine of the Day: Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon! Ed tells us what the thoughts were behind the making the wine. It has moxie!
8:57 Harvest time the best time of year and Ed says that’s why he got into winemaking, it’s a special feeling that involves the whole community.
9:20 Ed knew he had made it when Pam said how happy she was with the result of the Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon.
11:00 Thoughtful innovation is driving the wine program at Ron Rubin. The options for making unoaked wines have many possibilities. Texture is key.
13:40 Ed listens to the consumers and that is part of his process when he makes a wine.
15:43 What’s new at the winery. No tasting room at the winery but if you call they will do what they can to accommodate you.
16:35 Shout out to Ben, Ron Rubin Texas Sales Rep! And congratulations to Diane DiRoma on her promotion to VP Sales and General Manager for Ron Rubin brands.
21:00 Ed is out on the road this year sharing the brand philosophy with customers.
22:00 Ron Rubin Winery became a B Corp which is a huge achievement.
23:00 Ron Rubin started the Saving Lives Program that provides a defibrillator to any winery that wants on and takes the training. Ron’s reason for starting the program was because it’s all about taking care of customers.
24:45 New sustainability initiatives coming soon. At Ron Rubin, Stay tuned!
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Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon
Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
Wine Road Podcast Episode 167 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 167 | Monique Soltani, Host of Wine Oh! TV
Beth and Monique discuss Monique’s career path, wine, love, loss, parenting and the rediscovery of her joy for connecting with people through the world of wine as she launches a new season of Wine Oh! TV.
Wine of The Day: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Chardonnay Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES
1:04 How Monique got her start in broadcasting and saw an opportunity to create her own show, Wine Oh! TV.
5:45 Wine Oh! TV had early distribution to the streaming services but it was a one-woman show led by Monique.
7:10 Monique’s interest in wine started in New York where she worked restaurants and was exposed to fine wine.
11:30 After a great tragedy, Monique re-grouped and is now launching a new six episode season of Wine Oh! TV with a focus on community and connecting through wine.
15:00 For Monique, connecting is key–wine is the through line for her show.
19:00 The new season is built around three big questions 1.What is the thing to drink in this location? 2.What are you going to eat? 3. What is there to do or what is culturally significant?
21:55 Monique’s favorite spot to go? Northern Sonoma County of course–no kidding!
24:44 Wine of the Day: Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Chardonnay.
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Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
Wine Road Podcast Episode 166 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 165 | Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible 3rd Edition.
Beth and Marcy chat with Karen MacNeil—speaker, wine authority and award-winning author— about the 3rd edition of The Wine Bible, the essential resource for wine lovers.
Fast Five Recipe: Baked Brie and Preserves with Walnuts from Janae Franicevic, Owner and General Manager, Sunce Winery & Vineyard
Book of The Day: The Wine Bible 3rd Edition by Karen MacNeil
Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES
1:55 All the things that Karen considers, the criteria and the process that goes into writing The Wine Bible.
5:44 Karen sees Romania and Bulgaria as the next two wine regions to break out, along with Turkey. China too is one to watch.
8:30 How Karen got her start down the wine path.
13:15 If you ever get sworn into a public office use the Wine Bible to take your oath!
14:42 For a personalized and signed copy of The Wine Bible go to karenmacneil.com
16:01 Fast Five Recipe –Baked Brie and Preserves with Walnuts from Janae Franicevic, Owner and General Manager, Sunce Winery & Vineyard
Ingredients: Triangle of Brie, fig or fruit preserves, chopped walnuts, pie dough
Directions: Smother Brie with fig spread and top with walnuts then encase in pie dough. Bake in oven at 325 for 10-15 minutes till golden on the outside. Pair with Malvazia Nera from Sunce Winery of course!
17:48 Tickets for Barrel Tasting March 3rd, 4th, & 5th will go on sale soon.
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Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
Wine Road Podcast Episode 165 Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 165 | Year End Re-Cap
Beth and Marcy recap the highlights of the year while sipping Amista Sparkling Tres.
Wine of the Day: Amista Sparkling Tres Fast Five Recipe: Poached Pear by Chef Kristina Daya, Owner of Mazza Catering Book of The Day: Rosés of Southern France by Elizabeth Gaby MW and Ben Bernheim, Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES
1:25 Beth’s Highlights of 2022.
3:24 Wine of the Day Amista Sparkling Tres.
4:23 Marcy’s Highlights of 2022.
6:20 Pam’s Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon from Ron Rubin Winery is coming!
12:00 Best highlight of the year is hearing from our podcast listeners.
12:48 Fast Five Recipe –Poached Pear from Chef Kristina Daya, Owner of Mazza Catering
Ingredients: Apple cider, Bosch Pear, Spice Medley, Mascarpone, Fleur de sel Carmel
Directions: Place the apple cider and spices in a small saucepan over medium heat to simmer. Peel the pear leave the stem on. Once the cider is simmering put the pear in for 20-30 minutes. Remove the pear with a spoon and let cool. Place a smear of mascarpone on a plate and set aside. Crank up the heat on the liquid and allow to thicken, then pour liquid over pear and place the caramel on top. Pair with a late harvest Riesling.
16:48 Tickets are now available on wineroad.com thru January 9th for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating.
18:16 Wine book of the Day – Rosés of Southern France.
19:53 Cheers to 2022 and here’s to 2023! See you next year!
Links
Ron Rubin Winery
Credits:The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
Wine Road Podcast Episode 164
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 164 | Roger Beery Owner and Wine Maker at J. Cage Cellars
Roger Beery tells us about his journey from wine blogger to winemaker and how the entire family got involved in creating J.Cage Cellars. Our Fast Five Recipe is Lemon-Goat Cheese-Mushroom Pizza from Nick Stez at WoodenHead Our book of the day is Blood Form a Stone by Adam McHugh.
Wine of the Day: It’s a mystery!
Fast Five Recipe: Lemon-Goat Cheese-Mushroom Pizza from Nick Stez at WoodenHead Wine
Book of The Day: Blood from a Stone by Adam McHugh
Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES
0:58 J.Cage Cellars Tasting Room in Windsor where it’s all happening
1:53 How J.Cage Cellars came to be. Started with a wine blog Bacchus and Beery, and then became a family affair with everyone joining together to make the winery a reality in 2014.
7:00 Tasting room experience at J.Cage Cellars is casual and relaxed -- very likely you will meet Roger and Donna in the tasting room.
11:44 Tasting room by reservation and walk-ins welcome too! Call or email for an appointment. JCage.com
12:41 Mainly producing Russian River Pinot Noir, but also make Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose of Pinot Noir and Red Blend.
13:14 Experiences include: the Meet J. Cage tasting and the Pinot Exploration comparing three single vineyard Pinot’s and Sonoma County Pinot.
17:00 Fast Five Recipe –Lemon-Goat Cheese-Mushroom Pizza from Nick Stez at WoodenHead (recipe inspired by Psychic Pie)
Ingredients: Pizza Dough, Maitake Mushrooms, Laurel Chenel Goat Cheese, Olive oil, Lemon juice and zest.
Directions: Roll out pizza dough and rub olive oil and salt and pepper into dough. Pre-cook the mushrooms ¾ of the way. Add the mushrooms to the pizza and sprinkle with goat cheese. Place in hot oven for 12 minutes. Remove pizza and sprinkle with lemon juice and zest and a touch of olive oil. Pair with Pinot Noir of course!
19:07 Tickets are now available on wineroad.com for Winter WineLand January 14 & 15 with 70 wineries participating.
19:42 Book of the Day – Blood From A Stone by Adam McHugh
Links
Blood From a Stone by Adam McHugh
Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
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