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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are so excited to be joined by our Sponsor, Ron Rubin, owner of River Road Family Vineyards and Winery! He candidly shares his enduring passion for wine, his aspirations of owning a vineyard, and his dedication towards sustainability and community engagement. Ron discusses various initiatives he undertook, such as the Train for Saving Lives […]
In this episode, Leo Hansen of Leo Steen Wines delves into the exciting release of their new sparkling Chenin Blanc, cultivated from a vineyard with a history dating back to 1979, located by the Sacramento River. This family-focused wine offers a unique taste, thanks to the sandy, well-drained soils and shaded grape cultivation, leading to […]