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 […]
A big shout out to the Wine Road as the organization celebrates 50 years of supporting and promoting the wineries and lodgings in northern Sonoma County’s fabled Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valleys. What is Wine Road? Think of the Wine Road as three entities: a member-based and supported organization, a region, and […]
Looking for once-in-a-lifetime Wine Country experiences? How does someone find these incredible experiences? Read on. To kick-off the Wine Road’s 50th anniversary, the member wineries are offering 15 online auction lots that are exactly what you’re looking for — relaxing, once-in-a-lifetime Wine Country experiences along the Wine Road. Winning bidders can enjoy a stay in […]
DRINK THIS WITH THAT—HOLIDAY DESERTS AND CHRISTMAS COOKIES —DECEMBER 2025 Welcome to Drink This with That—featuring what to drink with specific foods and 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 […]
Welcome to Wine Road, hosted by Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa. Thanks to Ron Rubin and River Road Family Vineyards for supporting the podcast. Check out RiverRoadVineyards.com for their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Click to listen to Episode 239 (0:49 – 1:37) Episode 239 features Jacob Mounts, Winery and Vineyard Manager at Mounts Family […]
To sip, shop, relax and repeat sounds like a dream day, especially when it comes to holiday shopping, but this is the real deal. On Dec. 6th, the Wine Road will be holding the Holiday Wine Trail + Market. This one-day wine tasting and shopping event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday […]
Welcome to Drink This with That—featuring what to drink with specific foods and 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 selections that add a bit of a […]