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Episode 190 

Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards

 

Wine of the Day: Moshin Vineyards 2022 Rosé of Pinot Noir

We were joined in the studio today by Liana, the newest member of the Wine Road Team! She helps out in our office and is our new point of contact for customers and Members alike. Hear about how she can help you out, and hear about what's coming up for Wine Road!

Book of the Day: How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor & Savoring Life, By Mandy Naglich

Fast Five Recipe:

Lindsay Musco, Director of Business Development
Visit Santa Rosa 

Brussels Sprouts Salad 

Brussels sprouts - cut in half, julienned, then blanched
Toasted walnuts - chopped
Bacon or Pancetta - chopped, cooked 
Vinaigrette (She recommends Gerard’s Champagne Vinaigrette)
Garnished with Shaved parmesan 

Served hot or cold as a side dish

Pairs with Crisp white, unoaked chardonnay or Rosé

Links: 

Wine Road

Winter WINEland

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Sponsor:

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
http://thresholdstudios.info/

It's a mega sized batch as Vinnie Cilurzo jumps in the Malt Seat to talk about his homebrewing days, being at the forefront of the experimental hop game, and building the Russian River Brewing Windsor facility. Vinnie also tells us what he would be doing if he wasn't brewing beer, his dream homebrewing rotation, and, of course, what his In N Out order is. All this, plus Beer News and an update from ol' DDB himself! 

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Episode 186

Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Episode 186 | Craig Colagrossi, Owner and Winemaker of Colagrossi Wines

Wine of the Day: 2022 Sparkling Rosé di Sangiovese 

Craig Colagrossi took time out of his very busy schedule (being a One-Man-Show at Colagrossi Wines) to chat with us about the goings-ons in his winery, in their little section of Windsor, and some of his favorite restaurants and dessert joints nearby! Of course, we enjoyed this chat over some very lovely wine, as well. :) Cheers, Craig!

***Also, if you're needing more wonderful Wine Podcasts in your life, be sure to check out our friends Joe & Carmela from The Wine Pair Podcast - link below. 

Fast Five- 

Randy @ Harvest Moon Winery

Erin’s Argentinian Empenadas

24 masa dough rounds (they come frozen, and they’re easy to thaw!)
1lb lamb 
1-2lbs onions chopped
1 red pepper  - chopped
4 green onions - finely chopped
(Spices - Paprika, salt and pepper)

Brown meat with paprika, salt and pepper - remove from pan
Sauté onions and red pepper with paprika, salt and pepper 
Mix all cooked ingredients in a bowl and add green onions. Let it cool about 15 mins in fridge

Fill empanadas with cooled filling  
Heat Oven to 475 - Bake for 12 mins

Let it cool!!

Links: 

https://www.colagrossiwines.com/

https://www.thewinepairpodcast.com

https://riverroadvineyards.com/

 

Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
http://thresholdstudios.info/

 

Episode 181 

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 

Episode 181 | Keith Hammond - Winemaker at Emeritus Vineyards

Today we had Keith from Emeritus Vineyards tell us all about his introduction into the world of wine and how he came to be the Winemaker there. We also learn of Marcy’s love of their property, it’s her secret sanctuary! 

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Wine of the Day - Emeritus Vineyards 2021 Hallberg Blanc 

00:53 - We learn about the Hallberg Blanc - a white wine made from Pinot Noir! 

2:12 - Marcy LOVES this wine!

3:02 - We learn how this wine is made, because Marcy needs to know!

6:48 - Keith has an interesting story on how he started in Wine :) 

11:50 - Emeritus lineup of wines - All Estate Grown Pinot Noir!

14:40 - Reservations are encouraged at Emeritus but not absolutely required 

16:07 - Different experiences are available at the vineyard - which is why they prefer reservations so they can make it special for you! :) 

19:50 - Fast Five with Liana from Wine Road

21:42 - Beth recalls a potential disaster-turned-success thanks to Emeritus!

24:08 - We plan a nice day in Sonoma County - of course, starting at Emeritus.

26:51 - Wine Road Ambassador - Become one (for FREE) today!!

28:26 - Marcy needed to revisit the Wine of the Day :)

29:11 - To reach Emeritus - call or check them out online! Tasting room is open 7 days a week! 

 

Fast Five: Liana G. - Wine Road

Liana’s Mom’s Peanut Butter Nuggets

1. 2 cups peanut butter
2. 1/4 cup honey
3. 1 cup quick oats or steel cut oats
4. Shredded coconut
5. * Love * 

Mix the peanut butter, honey and oats together in a bowl, separate into small, 1-inch sized balls, roll in shredded coconut - these are better if they’re eaten after being refrigerated for a few hours! :) 

Links:

Emeritus Vineyards

(707) 823-9463

Sponsored by:
Ron Rubin Winery

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.

Threshold Studios

Episode 179 

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

 

Episode 179 | Chef Helena, Owner of Baked on the River 

Today we were joined by Chef Helena and got to learn about all of the yummy goodies that she makes at her restaurant and discuss the fun things to do while you're visiting the river - even if you're not into wine, you're bound to find excitement!

Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery

1:18 Helena explains some of what you’ll find when you visit Baked on the River

2:49 They’re more of a restaurant than a bakery, but they still bake their own bread :) 

4:46 This is not Helena’s first rodeo!

7:01 Helena’s food is influenced both by Sonoma County and her Swedish heritage. 

8:12 She offers gluten-free ingredients and plant based options too

11:50 We learn that Marcy may need to practice baking more :) 

13:58 We circle back to the food offered at Helena’s restaurants - Scones and Gravy?! Delicious!

16:33 Beth says breakfast is the best meal of the day! 

19:03 Baked on the River is in the town of Guerneville, on the West side toward the coast. 

20:28 FAST FIVE  - Valerie Wathen from Dutton Goldfield

22:53 boon hotel shoutout! 

25:01 Check out Baked on the River Instagram and their website to check the menu and hours :) Be sure to call ahead! 

26:55 They have a garden in the back of the restaurant with an aquaponics system!

28:30 Swirl Suite Podcast Shoutout!

 

FAST FIVE Ingredients and Instructions
Greens Cookbook — (Greens Restaurant) 

Leek and Mustard Pie Tart

1. 4 cups of leeks
2. 2 eggs
3. 1 cup cream 
4. ~3oz cheese (your choice- cheddar, gruyere, goat)
5. 2-3 tbsp dijon mustard
(6) Pie crust :) 

Slice the leeks real thin, then saute (maybe in white wine) 
while they cool, beat two eggs with the cup of cream, then add about 3oz grated cheese, then add mustard. Beat and then add to a pie crust and bake at 375 for about 50 mins :) 

Excellent to be paired with bubbly, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir 

Swirl Suite Podcast:

https://www.swirlsuite.com/

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/bakedontheriver

http://bakedontheriver.com

https://boonhotels.com

https://www.duttongoldfield.com

Sponsored by:
Ron Rubin Winery

Credits:

The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.

Threshold Studios

 

 

Luke and Andrew sit down with Em Sauter, illustrator, cicerone, and OG beer celebrity. They drink some Russian River beers while discussing Catholic radio stations, the clarinet, sour porters and how Charlie Brown Christmas album is the greatest Christmas album of all time.

Beers include:

1. Russian River Brewing - Propitiation (Sour Porter) paired with Tom Tom Club – Genius of Love
2. Russian River Brewing - Sanctification (Blonde) paired with The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Strange Meadow Lark
3. Russian River Brewing - Pliny the Elder (Double IPA) paired with  Atmosphere - Sunshine

Show notes

• Pints and Panels - Website and shop
• Em on Twitter
• Beer Is For Everyone
• Hooray For Craft Beer
• Fox Farm Brewery
• WJMJ Radio is available on various online radio sites such as this one

Theme tune is I Can Hew by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.

 

Theme tune is “I Can Hew” by Mawkin, from their album The Ties That Bind.