Marcy, Abby and Beth in front of the recording studio building
Podcast Wine Road Podcast Episode 211

Join us while we chat with Abby Peterson, Editor-in-Chief of Sonoma Magazine, delving into her enriching journey within the wine industry. From her tenure at Sunset Magazine to participating in wine harvests, she underscores the distinct charms of Sonoma County, its intimate towns, and unique wine bars, advocating for the invaluable experience of visiting the […]

Liana / Oct 2, 2024
A colorful woven basket sitting in a garden is filled with a bunch of carrots and heads of lettuce.
Event 8 Reasons to Sip and Savor at Wine & Food Affair

Just the name Wine & Food Affair identifies the top two reasons to attend this aptly named annual event. Held the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd from 11 – 4 each day, Wine & Food Affair is the premier food event in northern Sonoma County. Although wine and food are the top reasons to […]

Rebecca Germolus / Oct 1, 2024
Six bottles of Barbera lined up on a railing with trees in the background
Varietal of the Month Varietal of the Month – Barbera

Barbera, a variety native to Italy, can vary in flavor depending on where it’s grown; be it warm or cool climate, and how it is produced. Wines from cool climes tend to display brighter tart red fruits and warmer climes show deeper berry fruit flavors. Typically Barbera is delightfully spicy with good acidity, and tends […]

Marcy Gordon / Sep 20, 2024
Marcy, Ed and Beth, in front of a red building holding wine.
Podcast Wine Road Podcast Episode 210

Today we had the wonderful opportunity of conversing with Ed Morris, the winemaker at River Road Winery. Ed discussed his innovative oak program, giving us a sneak peek into how he enhances the structure and flavor of this standout wine. We also delved deep into the winemaking process, shedding light on how working in harmony […]

Liana / Sep 20, 2024
Two men and three woman our outside at a table, toasting with glasses of red wine.
Wineries Come Over October

What’s Come Over October all about? Read on to learn more about it and how you might embrace and even enjoy it. This past summer, three wine industry colleagues came up with the idea of Come Over October to encourage people to get together once again to celebrate life’s special moments and friendships over a […]

Rebecca Germolus / Sep 16, 2024
Marcy, Elizabeth from DaVero Winery and Beth in front of a red building with wine.
Podcast Wine Road Podcast Episode 209

Join us in our conversation with Elizabeth Miller from DaVero Farms and Winery. DaVero, translating to ‘the truth’ in Italian, lives up to its name with its commitment to eco-friendly farming practices. DaVero transports you into a immersive world of nature with guided tastings and tours around their beautiful gardens, vineyards, and olive groves. DaVero […]

Liana / Sep 5, 2024
Tangled grapevines in the front with an olive green barn in the back with the words DaVero at the top of the barn.
Wineries Story Behind the Name – Part Two

Ever wonder about the story behind the name? Especially when the name makes you stop and think, “what does that mean or how did they come up with that name?” In part two of the Story Behind the Name, we’ll explore the why and how of the naming of several more wineries along the Wine […]

Rebecca Germolus / Aug 30, 2024
Six bottles of Syrah lined up against an orange background
Varietal of the Month Varietal of the Month – Syrah

Is Syrah the Red Wine Supernova? Very possibly, yes! Yet for many years Syrah, a medium bodied to full-bodied dry red Rhône varietal, was ignored by consumers and it struggled to find a place at the table. Today, winemakers embrace the inherent wild nature of the grape and coax it to its full natural expression […]

Marcy Gordon / Aug 29, 2024
Marcy and Beth in the recording studio
Podcast Wine Road Podcast Episode 208

Redsicover the charming town of Sebastopol with us! Enjoy a hot cuppa from Retrograde Coffee and Sunshine or delve into the world of tea at Many Rivers. We also share some of our favorite dining delights such as The Redwood and Pilar for authentic Georgian cuisine. Secondly, we provide an in-depth look into the thriving […]

Liana / Aug 22, 2024
wine stopper with the Wine Road logo
Wineries WineStopper: Visit, Stay, Sip

Did you know the Wine Road has an informative weekly web post called WineStopper? It’s on the Wine Road’s website home page, under “This Week’s Visit, Stay, Sip.”   What’s This All About? With so many wineries, lodgings and wines along the Wine Road, the WineStopper program highlights a different winery, lodging and wine every […]

Rebecca Germolus / Aug 15, 2024
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