Everyone hopes for the ultimate wine tasting experience when anticipating a trip. Research and planning take a lot of time, so I hope this blog can lend the guidance you’ve been seeking.   Wine Tasting Experiences in Sonoma County The Wine Road in Northern Sonoma County offers everything to create the ultimate wine tasting experience […]

  In episode 196, Andrea Carr, the Senior Winemaker at Francis Ford Coppola, and Tim Bodell, the Executive Chef, are warmly welcomed to the discussion. They offer intriguing insights into their work and backgrounds, including Andrea’s previous involvement in lumberjack sports. Tim talks with excitement about the revamped menu at the winery’s Rustic restaurant, which […]

Welcome to an exciting episode featuring Tom Birdsall, an integral part of the Artisan Cheese Festival. Originating back in 2006, the festival’s inception aimed at attracting visitors to Petaluma during the uneventful winter months. The festival offers a platform to educate consumers about artisan cheese, support cheesemakers in their craft, and ensure everyone attending has […]

  Dive into the world of wine in this compelling podcast episode, which features the insightful Glen Kueffner, the Tasting Room Manager at Emeritus Vineyards in Sebastopol. With an intriguing conversation about Glen’s background and the process through which he cultivated his interest in wine, this episode provides a rich context for anyone intrigued by […]

Understanding White Wine Sometimes I feel like a walking encyclopedia of wine. Be it white, red, rosé or sparkling, friends and family ask me so many questions about wine. I don’t mind, but it also made me realize I should write down the answers in an organized fashion so even folks who don’t know me […]

  During this episode, our hosts Marci Gordon and Beth Costa, get up close and personal with Mark Orsi from Orsi Family Vineyards. The trio dives into a discussion about the specialty of Orsi Family Vineyards – Italian varietals, shedding special light on their increasingly popular Barbera wine. With 11 individual varieties growing on their […]

  In episode 191 of our podcast, we hosted Devin Ruddick, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hook & Ladder Winery. The discussion centered around the evolution of wine tourism and the urgent necessity for wineries to adapt by providing unique and engaging experiences to attract visitors. Beyond the traditional wine tastings, Devin suggested […]

Episode 190 of the podcast features Liana, the Member Liaison and Master Juggler at the Wine Road. Liana’s role is to provide support to lodgings and wineries associated with the Wine Road. She handles member inquiries, provides assistance with events and programs, and helps create itineraries for visitors and answers emails from Wine Road enthusiasts.  […]

In episode 187 we were joined by special guest Renae Perry from Papapietro Perry. Renae shares the joyous news of their 2020 Russian River Valley blend of Pinot Noir scoring a perfect 100 points at the Sunset Magazine competition. This exciting achievement comes amidst challenging times, as the 2020 vintage has been unfairly criticized due […]

In episode 186, we are joined by guest Craig Colagrossi, the accomplished owner and winemaker of Colagrossi Wines. The episode kicks off with Craig sharing a flavorful sparkling Rosé of Sangiovese, made in the Cremant style, a delicious introduction to the unique wines Craig is known for. Craig also shares his journey in winemaking, focusing […]