Click to listen to Episode 252 0:10-1:-01) The podcast episode begins with hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa introducing Episode 252 of Wine Road. They thank sponsors like Ron Rubin and River Road Family Vineyards for supporting the show and highlight the featured guest, Savannah Esslingerer, owner of Imagine Wine Country Marketing and president […]
Doughnuts may seem simple at first glance, but they offer a surprisingly wide range of textures and flavors—from airy and delicate to rich and indulgent. Fried or baked, filled or glazed, each style presents an opportunity for thoughtful wine pairing. The humble doughnut has become something of a blank slate over the last few decades […]
Over the past 50 years, the Wine Road has evolved, and so have vineyard and winemaking practices. Since we looked into how the Wine Road has changed over the past 50 year, it seems appropriate to also explore the evolution of vineyard management and winemaking practices over that time. Since this isn’t my area of […]
Click to listen to Episode 251 (0:10 – 0:48) The podcast episode begins with hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa introducing the show and thanking sponsors like Ron Rubin and River Road Family Vineyards and Winery for their support (0:49 – 1:14) They welcome their guest, Virginie Boone, a celebrated wine writer and podcast […]
Fifty years ago, winery tasting rooms were rare, and wine tasting was a new concept for most people. Wine was slowly growing in popularity as the Baby Boomers came of age and wanted something to drink other than the cocktails of their parents’ generation. Let’s look at how wine tasting has evolved over the years […]
Drink This with That—our monthly feature about what to drink with international cuisines. Each month we 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 a twist […]
The Wine Road’s Barrel Weekend is a tradition that wine lover’s look forward to every March. 2026 is Wine Road’s 50th anniversary and their 48th Barrel Tasting Weekend on March 7 -8. With decades of practice, the wineries have this weekend-long event dialed in. If you enjoy wine and love to taste new wines still […]
Despite my Italian heritage, Scandinavian flavor profiles are possibly my favorite of all cuisines! Scandinavian cuisine is defined by purity, seasonality, and shaped by centuries of preservation techniques—curing, smoking, pickling, and fermenting—the food of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland often highlights clean flavors, bright acidity, and subtle umami rather than richness or spice. Gravlax […]
Click to listen to Episode 243 (0:10 – 0:23) The podcast kicks off with hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa introducing Wine Road, a show about the wine culture of Northern Sonoma County. They thank Ron Rubin for supporting the podcast. (0:24 – 0:48) Acknowledgment of River Road Family Vineyards and Winery for their financial […]
January 2026 DRINK THIS WITH THAT — Potato Chips We thought this would be a fun New Year’s Day post. The Ultimate Guide to Wine Pairings for Potato Chips Potato chips, a savory and addictive snack, can be elevated with thoughtful wine pairings. Here’s a quick guide to perfect matches for popular potato chip […]