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Episode 195

Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Tom Birdsall, Winemaker and Artisan Cheese Festival Representative

In this episode, guest Tom Birdsall provides a fascinating insight into the Sonoma County's Artisan Cheese Festival. Covering the festival's history, educational goals, and the wide array of events and tours offered. Additionally, Tom talks about his winery, Black Kite Cellars, and its recent expansion in Freestone.

Fast Five: Craig Colagrossi's Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients: 
Pasta (of course!) he prefers fettuccini or tagliatelle, but you can always use spaghetti
A couple of Egg yolks 
Finely Grated Parmagiano and Pecornio cheeses 
Guanciale- cut into small strips or cubed

Instructions: 
Boil water for Pasta, put a little salt and olive oil in there. 
Get a skillet going, high heat, get the guanciale in there and let it brown
In a bowl, put the egg yolks and the finely grated parmagiano and pecorino - mix together until creamy
When the noodles are done, strain and put back in the pot. Slowly add the yolks and cheese - Add Salt and Pepper to taste

Pairs excellently with Colagrossi Sangiovese :) 

Links:

https://artisancheesefestival.com/tickets/

https://blackkitecellars.com/ 

https://www.wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends/

https://www.colagrossiwines.com/

Sponsor:

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

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

Episode 191 

Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Devin Ruddick - VP Sales and Marketing at Hook & Ladder

*Invisible* Wine of the Day: Hook & Ladder 2022 Gewürztraminer 

We're joined by Devin from Hook & Ladder and we get to hear about how they are working on new exciting experiences that you can have while at their winery. They recognize that simply wine tasting isn't enough for most people anymore and they're branching out by pairing art with wine, bringing music and food to their location - they're keeping it exciting for newcomers and locals alike!

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/

Episode 189

Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Brooke Hazen, Founder & Farmer at Gold Ridge Organic Farms

Brooke joined us in the studio not only to share the history of the farm and how he got Gold Ridge Organic Farms started, but all of the amazing new features and directions he and his dedicated team are taking the farm. Tours, tastings and seminars are just a few of the ways that they’re celebrating the success and beauty of the farm! Make sure that you visit when you’re in town, you may see Marcy there!

Links: 

Gold Ridge Organic Farms

Winter WINEland

Sponsor:

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

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