In Episode 185 of the podcast, we welcome Dr. Henry Barham, an acclaimed ENT physician, who introduces us to an innovative product called Vinotastr. This unique product is a taste testing kit featuring four strips that enable users to discover their palate sensitivities, helping them determine whether they lean towards bitterness or sweetness in wines. […]
Join us for episode 183 of our podcast, featuring our guest, Eric Miller, the dynamic owner and winemaker at Kokomo Winery. In this episode, Eric takes us through his captivating journey of winemaking and the innovative creation of his new brand, Breaking Bread. He illuminates the complex and intriguing techniques used in the wine making […]
In episode 182, the hosts of the Sip Sip Hooray podcast, Mary Babbitt and Mary Orland, join us and share their illustrious careers, their passion for wine, and the stories that they’ve unearthed from the wine world over the years. They share their experiences as journalists and pioneers in creating a TV show about wine, […]
Introduction Orange wines aka skin-contact or amber wines are having a moment —an ongoing moment that started 8,000 years ago. Simply put, orange wines are white grape varieties made in the manner of red wines with extended contact on the skins, resulting in wines full of texture that are both elegant and complex as well […]
You can’t come to Sonoma and not taste Zinfandel. Well, you could but why would you? Especially since the area is one of the premier Zinfandel growing regions where the grape has been grown since the 1800’s. Zinfandel is a medium-bodied dry red wine with a range of dark fruit flavors that include raspberry, […]
The Wine Road just launched a new program available to folks who already love and talk about the Wine Road to become certified ambassadors. How cool is that! What Does It Mean? One definition of an ambassador is someone who is authorized to speak for or represent a government or organization. Think of a Wine […]
In Episode 177, we dive into our vibrant city of Santa Rosa with guest Janelle Myers, the VP of Marketing and Communications at the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce. Janelle reveals the city’s bustling beer scene and brand new beer passport program, which allows visitors to explore various breweries throughout Santa Rosa. She also highlights […]
Welcome to Episode 176, a riveting episode where we bring on board renowned wine writer, Natalie MacLean. Dive into the enriching conversation reflecting on her latest book, “Wine Witch on Fire”, a narrative artfully portraying her journey through the tumultuous trials of divorce, defamation, and confronting her over-consumption of alcohol. This episode is not only […]
Are you ready to Think Pink? It’s time to roll out the Rosé and slip into the warm embrace of summertime. Although Rosé has become a year-round choice—it shines brightest in the summer. Light and lively, with flavors of strawberry, watermelon, and spice—Rosé is the crisp and refreshing choice for your table as well as […]
On Episode 175 of the Wine Road Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Rebecca Germolus, a wine marketing maven and prolific writer who has been an integral part of Wine Road since its foundation. Rebecca is known for the depth of her research and her outstanding ability to present captivating narratives in her writings […]