Get ready to pop the cork and crank up the tunes with Rockin’ Vino Radio. Hosts Michelle Marquez and Coco Sturzenbach explore the fascinating intersection where music meets wine. These seasoned professionals chat with winemakers, musicians, and chefs, revealing unique insights on how music impacts the perception and enjoyment of wine. The show began in […]
If you’re seeking the quintessential Zinfandel, head to Dry Creek Valley, a slice of heaven in Northern Sonoma County. Why visit Dry Creek Valley to find amazing Zinfandel when so many other regions produce good Zins? Why Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel? Long-time Dry Creek Valley winegrower Fred Peterson, owner of Peterson Winery, explains, “If you […]
Everyone hopes for the ultimate wine tasting experience when anticipating a trip. Research and planning take a lot of time, so I hope this blog can lend the guidance you’ve been seeking. Wine Tasting Experiences in Sonoma County The Wine Road in Northern Sonoma County offers everything to create the ultimate wine tasting experience […]
Grenache is a wonderful and versatile varietal all on it’s own, but its claim to fame is its use as one of the fundamental grapes in the highly regarded French Rhone blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Grenache is a medium bodied red wine with moderate acidity, and bright red fruit and strawberry flavors. The tannin structure can range […]
In this episode, we bring you the delightful Shane Tracy, the Tasting Room Manager at Wilson Winery. Formerly with Vintage Wine Estates, Shane discusses his journey in the wine business and the joy he derives from working in a family-owned, hands-on winery like Wilson Winery. He emphasizes on the unique appeal of Wilson’s flagship Zinfandel […]
In part one of My Life Before the Wine Industry, we explored the lives of two people impassioned with their new careers. This time you’ll meet four more people who found their paths to the winery industry in different ways, but the common theme continues. The beautiful surroundings, wine country lifestyle, fast-paced varied roles at […]
In this enlightening podcast episode, join in on an intriguing conversation with Lucas Meeker, co-owner and winemaker at Meeker Vineyards, as he dives deep into the ethos and nuances of their winemaking process. From discussing the varied range of wines Meeker Vineyards produces, to shedding light on their distinct approach blending tradition, experimentation, and exploration, […]
Merlot—It’s hard to believe this is the first time we have reviewed Merlot for the Varietal of the Month! Merlot practically needs no introduction; it’s one of the Noble grapes, and one of the most planted grapes in the world. Perhaps you heard of Merlot in a movie that made the grape fall out of […]
In episode 196, Andrea Carr, the Senior Winemaker at Francis Ford Coppola, and Tim Bodell, the Executive Chef, are warmly welcomed to the discussion. They offer intriguing insights into their work and backgrounds, including Andrea’s previous involvement in lumberjack sports. Tim talks with excitement about the revamped menu at the winery’s Rustic restaurant, which […]
In 1964 when Dobie Gray released The “In” Crowd, he sang about what we all want — to be a part of the inside group, to be a part of what’s happenin’. Would you like to be a part of the ‘in’ crowd, the Wine Road ‘in’ crowd, that is? Then read on. […]
