Welcome back to Drink This with That—a new feature about what to drink with specific foods and international cuisines. Each month we will highlight a particular food or dish with pairing options and a link to the Wine Road searchable database to find the wines we recommend from the tried and true, to the options […]
The 2025 Barrel Weekend is all about tasting wines from the past, present and future. This annual weekend event has been reimagined for its 47th anniversary, letting the wineries along the Wine Road focus on more than just tasting wines from the barrel. And, giving tasters new opportunities for exploring and learning about wine. […]
This episode unveils the distinct charms of Forestville and Occidental, two precious gems tucked in California’s wine country. Forestville boasts of its Farmhouse Inn, alluring wineries such as Joseph Jewell and Hartford Family Wines, and the unmissable Sonoma Pizza Company. Occidental invites with its historic hotel, the mouthwatering food at Howard Station’s Cafe, and local […]
Today we were joined by Debbie Osborn, the event manager of Wine Road to shed light on exciting future events including Winter WINEland, Barrel Weekend and the Wine and Food Affair. We chat about the Wine Trails, a quarterly event offering free wine tasting at selected wineries and supporting the Redwood Empire Food Bank through […]
If beauty feeds your soul, the valleys along the Wine Road — Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River — offer up a feast. Vineyards by themselves are lovely. When you add in the magnificent surroundings of the undulating landscape, terraced hillsides, majestic redwoods, mighty oaks, mountain ranges, rivers and creeks, the landscape along the Wine […]
Introducing Drink This with That—A new feature about what to drink with international cuisines. Each month we will highlight a particular food or dish with pairing options and a link to the Wine Road searchable database to find the wines we recommend from the tried and true to the options that add a bit of […]
Beth and Marcy’s 2024 Year-End Celebration! In our holiday episode, we reflect on a remarkable year featuring wine and food events, tastings at Google, and our 200th podcast episode, capped off with a sparkling Syrah from Amista. We bid farewell to the Varietal of the Month blog post, marking a significant moment in Wine Road’s […]
The pop of the cork, the rise of tiny bubbles and the gentle whoosh of foam in the glass—nothing makes an occasion more festive than Sparkling Wine. But Sparkling wines are not just for holidays and celebrations, they make a fine choice for everyday meals, and pair exceptionally well with a variety of foods. From […]
In this episode, we were joined by Edd Lopez, the Senior VP of Sales at Trattore Farms and Winery, noted for their production of Rhone-style wines, Zinfandel, and a range of olive oils. We learn about the founders, Tim and Mary Louise, and discover the unique tasting experience they offer in a breathtaking setting overlooking […]
Pinot Noir is light bodied with moderate to high acidity and alcohol levels between 12-15% that makes it eminently pair worthy with a wide range of foods. A cool climate grape, Pinot Noir can be finicky and difficult to grow, but it is also expressive and reflective of the place where it’s grown. Here in […]