Richard Ross, Marcy and Beth with wine for episode 200
Podcast Wine Road Podcast Episode 200!

In this milestone 200th episode of The Wine Road podcast, hosts Beth and Marcy, along with guest Richard Ross, discuss the show’s success, the significance of sound quality, and their favorite wines. They reflect on the evolution of the podcast, the chemistry they’ve developed as co-hosts, and the impact the podcast has had on their […]

Liana / Apr 26, 2024
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White Wine Guide to White Wine: Varieties, Pairings and Regions

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 […]

Rebecca Germolus / Jan 30, 2024
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Varietal of the Month Varietal of the Month: Grenache

Grenache is a medium bodied red wine with moderate acidity, and bright red fruit and strawberry flavors. The tannin structure can range from light and smooth to more pronounced and firm depending on the climate in which it is grown. Grenache is a wonderful and versatile varietal all on it’s own, but its claim to […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 24, 2023
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Wineries Reconnect to Wine Country

Ready to reconnect to Wine Country? Is your wine supply a bit depleted after weeks of sheltering in place, aka SIP? I’ve found my wine cellar is missing many of my favorites after the holidays, and now weeks of SIPping at home. My plans to stock up got put on hold when I couldn’t visit […]

Rebecca Germolus / May 5, 2020
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Varietal of the Month Grenache: Varietal of the Month

Grenache or Granacha as it’s known in Spain, is a medium bodied red wine with moderate acidity, and bright red fruit and strawberry flavors. The tannin structure can range from light and smooth to more pronounced and firm depending on the climate in which it is grown. Grenache is a wonderful and versatile varietal all […]

Marcy Gordon / Mar 24, 2020
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Varietal of the Month Barbera: Varietal of the Month

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 revel deeper dark berry fruit flavors. Typically Barbera is delightfully spicy with good acidity, and […]

Marcy Gordon / Jan 28, 2020
Wineries WINE ROAD HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2017

Looking for a thoughtful gift for a special someone or even yourself? The Wine Road members listed here have a wide range of holiday only offers, including beautiful gift sets, great shipping rates, and exclusive lodging deals. Shop online or call for personalized assistance with your order.   GIFT SETS *includes special shipping offer Portalupi […]

Beth Costa / Dec 6, 2017
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Guest Bloggers Orange Wine Along the Wine Road

Orange Wine – Taste Tested and Wine Road approved Written by Marcy Gordon Knock, knock! Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange Wine! Orange you glad to see me? Orange Wine isn’t new, but it’s suddenly trendy. Orange wine, also known as Amber wine, is a type of wine that’s been made in the old world […]

Beth Costa / Oct 31, 2017
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Guest Bloggers Reflections Beyond the Road – Phyllis Zouzounis

“Picture yourself on a boat on a river with Zinfandel trees and Pinot Noir skies…” Phyllis Zouzounis – Deux Amis and Zouzounis Wines (As told to Marcy Gordon) I grew up in San Francisco during the heyday of the counter-culture movement. I started out wanting to become a nurse but I soon discovered it wasn’t […]

Beth Costa / Aug 1, 2017
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Guest Bloggers Reflections Beyond the Road – Michael Westrick

What do ice skating, cooking, world traveling & teaching have in common?  Michael Westrick Winemaker at Notre Vue Estate Winery How many winemakers do you know that have ice-skated in Canada, four states in the US, Turkey, Denmark and Thailand? I have! Maybe, because I was born in Toronto, I have a Canadian ice-skating gene […]

Beth Costa / May 9, 2017