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Episode 185 

Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Episode 185 | Dr. Henry Barham from Vinotastr

Have you ever been stumped as to what kind of wine you should try? Or maybe you’re not sure of what kind of wine you might even *like*? Dr. Henry Barham and his team have developed a system of test strips that help you figure out what you’re most likely to enjoy when it comes to wine! Beth is our on-air tester and we get to see how it goes for her! :) 

Links: 

https://www.vinotastr.com/

https://riverroadvineyards.com/

Credits: 

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

Threshold Studios

 

 

Episode 173

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 173 | Valerie Wathen, General Manager at Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Beth and Marcy chat with Valerie Wathen about her experience at Sebastopol’s #1 tourist attraction, and how leaving a “normal job” to be in the wine business is the maverick move that many experienced wine-industry folks have done here in Sonoma County!

Wine of the Day: Dutton- Goldfield Winery 2019 Emerald Ridge Pinot Noir

Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery

SHOW NOTES

00:50 Sebastopol is the best! Everyone needs to visit.

1:42 Valerie gives us more detail about our lovely Wine of the Day.

4:09 We learn about what wines we can expect to experience when visiting the tasting room.

6:35 Valerie gives us a little history on Dutton-Goldfield Winery, and who is Dutton and who is Goldfield. 

11:32 They’re flexible for walk ins, but reservations are preferred- they’re also open 7 days a week!

14:12 As a transplant to Sonoma County, Valerie shares her tourism recommendations :)

15:58 Valerie tells us how she got started in the wine industry. Maverick moment!

24:33 Dutton-Goldfield does an amazing Wine & Cheese pairing, they also do different seasonal tastings - and a Library tasting!

26:50 This is your friendly reminder to check our website for events, virtual events, deals, and “something different” sections! 

28:14 Valerie shares one of her favorite features of our site: Varietal Search!

28:55 “One last thing” with Beth!  Mother’s Day Weekend Sparkling Seminar.

Links 
https://www.duttongoldfield.com/
https://www.wineroad.com/seminarseries/
Ron Rubin Winery

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

Wine Road Podcast Episode 172

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

 

Episode 172 | Dustin Valette, Chef, Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106
Beth and Marcy chat with local legend Dustin Valette about his three local restaurants, his history with food and wine, and how Sonoma County (and Healdsburg) has become such an important culinary hub in the United States.

Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery 

SHOW NOTES
1:41  Dustin explains why he has his restaurants here in beautiful Healdsburg.

2:25  We learn about how Valette was opened, a family affair, in a building with family history!

5:34 Dustin shares about The Matheson and Roof 106, celebrating Healdsburg history and we get to hear about how Dustin made garage wine :)

7:14 Valette Wines brand launched 2016. 

8:08 Marcy brings up the exciting Wine Wall at The Matheson, where Dustin explains how they have 106 wines by the glass, allowing them to showcase smaller boutique wineries at their restaurant. 

15:08 The Matheson is the special occasion, best of the best of Sonoma County, Roof 106 allows for a more relaxed, casual dining experience with the option for reservations or walk-ins!

17:28 The cocktails at Roof 106 are next-level! (Pun intended)

18:10 Dustin discusses why he only sleeps 5 hours a night and how doing what satisfies you and makes people happy is what keeps you going! 

21:21 The passion and energy brought by our local famers and artisans in Sonoma County is showcased by our local restaurants. 

24:35 What’s on the horizon for Dustin and his family and restaurants. 

27:11 Three new lodging members now part of Wine Road!
Santa Rosa: 
Arthouse Inn  https://www.arthousesantarosa.com/
Hotel E https://www.hotelesantarosa.com
Healdsburg: 
The Ruse  http://theruse.com/

28:12  May 18-21st Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience! https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/

Links 
https://www.valettehealdsburg.com/
https://www.thematheson.com/roof-106
https://www.thematheson.com/
Ron Rubin Winery

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

Wine Road Podcast Episode 171

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 171 | Jim Rickards, Winemaker, J. Rickards Winery

Beth and Marcy chat with Jim about his how his desire to leave the city and become a farmer led to his becoming a winemaker in Alexander Valley. He brings to light the importance of sustainability and how it not only impacts the land and surroundings but the taste of his wines!

Wine of The Day: J. Rickards Winery 2019 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel, Geyserville 

Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery 

SHOW NOTES
00:58 Wine of the Day: J. Rickards Winery 2019 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel, Geyserville, from vines planted in 1908. 

1:31 Jim explains how the Wine of the Day gets its unique distinct flavors - field blend. 

2:42 We learn the breakdown of the Wine of the Day.

3:31 Jim describes how the geography and weather of the Alexander Valley impacts the flavors - brighter flavors and sweeter aromatics. 

6:01 Jim gives personal history on how he went from a city boy to a cow rancher, then finally a winemaker. His wine label is his cattle brand!

11:22 Jim’s three rules: 1) We’re tasting, not drinking.  2) Drink lots of water!  (The bathrooms in Sonoma County are great!) 3) Never ask Jim a question unless you’re expecting a 20 minute answer.

13:17 They do a Facebook live event 1x week, anything from wine growing to gardening and mulching - check it out!

16:24 We learn about how Jim was one of the first in Sonoma County to plant a cover crop and how it led to sustainability and being pesticide free!

22:41 Grape growing to winemaking - with the winery opening in 2005. The wine cave was built in 2014 

24:39 Walk - ins are acceptable during the week, but reservations are always preferred (and required on weekends) because they want to spend time with you so that you can experience the history, the old vineyards and the wine cave!

26:59 Appointments are made through calling the tasting room - email works too!

28:31 Passport to Dry Creek April 29-30, https://www.drycreekvalley.org — click Passport link!

Links 
J. Rickhards Winery

J. Rickhards April Tax Relief Celebration Event

Ron Rubin Winery

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

Wine Road Podcast Episode 130
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Vicky Farrow—Amista Vineyards

Amista owner Vicky Farrow joins us to share how she and her husband Mike got started making wine in their garage which eventually led to starting Amista which means “making friends” in Spanish. We talk about Amista’s award winning sparkling wines while we sip Amista Sparkling Grenache, and learn all about the wonderful experiences that await you at Amista.

Wine of the Day –
Amista Sparkling Grenache, Morningsong Vineyards, DCV

Wine Book of the Day – Slow Wine Guide USA

Podcast Sponsor – Ron Rubin Winery

SHOW NOTES

0:53 Our new partnership with Ron Rubin Winery

1:42 We pop the cork on Amista Sparkling Grenache from bottle signed by Ashley the winemaker. Amazing color! And Vicky pours a glass of Amista sparkling Syrah – waht Vicky calls "Joy in a Bottle".

3:18 Five different bubbles at Amista with a sixth one on the way Rose of GSM! All the sparkling wines are made with some unusual varieties.

5:00 The story of how Vicky and her husband Mike started the winery –a dream Vicky and her husband didn’t know they had or shared.

7:28 With the support and encouragement of their friends, raving about their homemade wine from the magic barrel, they bought the property in Healdsburg and founded Amista. And that’s how the Amista name came to be – because of their friends.

9:45 What’s happening now at Amista – you can make reservations for a variety of tasting experiences including the sparkling flight. Visitors can make reservations online but Amista can often accommodate drop–ins if you call ahead.

13:20 Vicky’s favorite things to do in Sonoma includes a beautiful dire out Hwy 128, whale watching at Bodega Bay and Armstrong Redwoods. Bacci in Healdsburg is a fave dining spot.

15:15 Beth’s favorite place in Geyserville is Corner Project Ales for the “world’s greatest” according to Beth, pulled pork sandwich.

18:22 Book of the Day-- Slow Wine Guide 2021 USA: A year in the life of the vineyards and wines of the by Deborah Parker Wong, Giancarlo Gariglio.

20:20 Keep up to date with everything going on via the Wine Road website event calendar.

21:18 One Last Thing—we appreciate all of our listeners! We do this for you and would love for you t o shared the podcast with friends and give us a review on iTunes – every review helps!

Links

Amista Vineyards -- https://www.amistavineyards.com/

Ron Rubin Winery -- https://ronrubinwinery.com/

Slow Wine USA

Baci Resturant -- https://bacicafeandwinebar.com/

Corner Project Ales -- https://cornerprojectales.com/

Wine Road https://www.wineroad.com

Sonoma County Winegrowers -- https://sonomawinegrape.org/

Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast

Thank you to County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors - District 5 for their support.

Credits:

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

http://thresholdstudios.info/