Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.

Episode 189

Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Brooke Hazen, Founder & Farmer at Gold Ridge Organic Farms

Brooke joined us …

Episode 188 | Jennifer Costa from @sweetschefjen

Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Beth's daughter Jennifer is in town, so join us …

Episode 187 

Renae Perry from Papapietro Perry

Sponsored by: Russian River Family Vineyards

We were joined in the studio today by Renae Perry from Papapietro Perry Winery in Dry Creek - and her lovely wine! Come along …

Episode 186

Sponsored by River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

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

Wine of the …

Episode 185 

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Episode 185 | Dr. Henry Barham from Vinotastr

Have you ever been stumped as to what …

Episode 184 

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 184 | Dr. Clinton Lee, Wine & Etiquette Master at APWASI 

Join us while we chat with Dr. Lee about how APWASI (Asia Pacific Wine And Spirit Institute) helps the …

Episode 183

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 

Episode 183 | Erik Miller, Owner & Winemaker at Kokomo Winery & Breaking Bread Wines

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Erik brought three (!) bottles of wine to share …

Episode 182

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Episode 182 | Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin from Sip, Sip, Hooray! Podcast 

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Episode 181 

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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 …

Episode 180

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Episode 180 | Giovanni Balistreri, Owner & Winemaker at Russian River Winery

Join us as we welcome back Gio Balistreri from Russian River Winery! We chat about all of the …

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 …

Episode 178 

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 178 | Larry Willis - Innkeeper and Owner of The Gables Inn

Larry Willis shares the history of his Inn, and the ins-and-outs of being an Innkeeper with his wife Pam. …

Episode 177

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 177 | Janelle Meyers - VP of Marketing and Communications at the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber & Visit Santa Rosa 

Today we were joined by Janelle Meyers, and discuss …

Episode 176 

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery 

Episode 176 | Natalie MacLean, Wine Writer, Author & Instructor

Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery

Today, we chat with Natalie MacLean regarding her new book, and how …

Episode 175

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 175 | Rebecca Germolus, Wine Marketing Maven, Writer for Along the Wine Road Blog

Today we chat …

Episode 174 

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Episode 174 | Randy Pitts, Owner & Winemaker at Harvest Moon Winery

Today Randy Pitts visited with us, and shared all of the new exciting happenings at his farm and …

Episode 173

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 173 | Valerie Wathen, General Manager at Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Beth and Marcy chat with …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 172

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Episode 172 | Dustin Valette, Chef, Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106
Beth and Marcy chat with local legend Dustin Valette about his three local restaurants, …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 171

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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 …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 170

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Episode 170 | Tiaan Lordan, Winemaker, Hartford Family Winery

Beth and Marcy chat with Tiann about his love of nature and how it connects to winemaking, we …

Episode 169 | Barrel Tasting Weekend the 45th Year!

We sip on some Korbel Sparkling wine and Beth gives us the top ten reasons you need to attend the 45th Annual Barrel Tasting event. Marcy shares a new book called …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 168
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 168 | Ed Morris, Winemaker at Ron Rubin Winery

Beth and Marcy taste the new Pam’s Un-oaked Cabernet Sauvignon with Ed Morris, winemaker at Ron Rubin …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 167
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 167 | Monique Soltani, Host of Wine Oh! TV

Beth and Monique discuss Monique’s …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 166
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Episode 165 | Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible 3rd Edition.

Beth and Marcy chat with Karen MacNeil—speaker, wine authority and award-winning author— …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 165
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 165 | Year End Re-Cap

Beth and Marcy recap the highlights of the year while sipping Amista Sparkling Tres.

Wine of the Day: Amista Sparkling Tres
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Wine Road Podcast Episode 164

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 164 | Roger Beery Owner and Wine Maker at J. Cage Cellars

Roger Beery tells us about his journey from wine blogger to winemaker and how the entire …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 163

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 163 | Chris Taddei Owner and Wine Maker of Taddei Wines.

Chris Taddei of Taddei wines joins us to tell us about his winemaking philosophy and how he …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 162
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 162 | Sparkling Discoveries with Vicky Farrow of Amista Vineyards and Joy Sterling of Iron Horse Vineyards

Vicky Farrow of Amista Vineyards and Joy …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 161

Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 161 | Jenna McDaniel, Hospitality Manager & Tasting Room Princess at Pech Merle Winery, in Geyserville.

Jenna McDaniel delights us with her …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 160
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Episode 160 | Janae Franicevic, Owner and General Manager, Sunce Winery & Vineyard

Janae Franicevic from Sunce Winery and Vineyard joins us to share a …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 159
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 159 | Lynn Fritz Owner, Lynmar Estate Winery

Lynn Fritz is living his passion and tells us about the many splendors of the Lynmar Estate, being a …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 158
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 158 | Nikolai Stez Winemaker and Co- Owner, Woodenhead Winery

Nikolai tells us …

Wine Road Podcast Bonus Episode
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Bonus Episode | Wine Road at Texas Grapefest 2022 & Marcy Visits Ron Rubin Winery

Beth and Marcy will be representing Sonoma County Wine at The 36th …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 157
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 157 | Julius Orth, Director of Hospitality and Tasting Room Manager (and …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 156
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 156 | Mitch Blakeley, Operations Manager, Pedroncelli Winery

We chat with Mitch, 4th generation at the winery, about his duties at Pedroncelli where …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 155
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 155 | Cloverdale & Geyserville Itinerary 2022 UPDATE

Beth gives us an update with Itinerary suggestions for Cloverdale & Geyserville. Our …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 154
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 154 | Sebastopol Itinerary 2022 UPDATE: What's New and Coming Soon

Marcy fills …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 153
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 153 | John Viszlay of Viszlay Vineyards.

John Viszlay joins us to talk about what’s going on at the vineyard and introduce us to his new second label …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 152
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 152 | Jess Poshepny Vallery Director of DTC, Hospitality & Marketing Communications at Trione Vineyards and Winery. We sip on some amazing …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 151
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 151 | Talia Hart, CEO Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce.

Talia Hart, CEO Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce fills us in on everything that’s new, upcoming and …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 150
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 150 | Kathy Harsbarger, Director DTC, Jeff Cohn Cellars

Kathy Harsbarger, Director DTC, Jeff Cohn Cellars tells about the history of Jeff Cohn Cellars, …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 149
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 149 | Dan Teldeschi, Owner F. Teldeschi Wines with Bobby Terrano

Dan Teldeschi and Bobby Terrano join us for a fun filled conversation about the …

Wine Road Podcast BONUS Episode
Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery Bonus Episode | Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience--with Karissa Kruse, President Sonoma County Winegrowers

Karissa …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 148
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 148 | Elizabeth Miller, DTC, Hospitality, and Wine Club for Dutton Estate Winery.

We sip on some Dutton Estate Chardonnay and chat with Elizabeth …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 147
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 147 | Robert V. Camuto, Wine Journalist, contributing editor for Wine Spectator and author of the new book--South of Somewhere: Wine, Food, and The …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 146
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 146 | Craig Colagrossi, Owner & Winemaker Colagrossi Wines

We chat with Craig …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 145
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 145 | Chef Kristina Daya, Owner of Mazza Catering

Kristina Daya, owner of Mazza catering tells us how she got started, the services Mazza catering …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 144
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 144 | Denise Gill – Tasting Room Manager from Alexander Valley Vineyards

Denise Gill, Wine Judge and Tasting Room Manager at Alexander Valley Vineyards …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 143
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 143 | Gio Balistreri -- Owner and Winemaker, Russian River Vineyards

Giovanni “Gio” Balistreri, Owner and Winemaker at Russian River Vineyards tells …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 142
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 142 | Jason Robinson of Ehret Family Winery

Jason Robinson, Sales Manager at Ehret Family Winery chats with Beth and Marcy about the Ehret wines, the …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 141
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 141 | Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping Co-founder and Owner Ken Barber

Ken Barber of Wildhaven Sonoma tells us all about the awesome luxury camp tent glamping …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 140
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 140 | End of the Year Recap with Beth and Marcy

As the year draws to a close, Beth and Marcy recap what went down on the Wine Road in 2021 and what’s …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 139
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 139 | Tom Lutz Founder and Inventor of the Repour Wine Saver

While we sip on some Alexander Valley Rose of Sangiovese, our guest Tom, tells us about …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 138
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 138 | Katie Bowman Co-Owner of Bowman Cellars in Graton.

Katie Bowman joins us to tell the great story about how Bowman Cellars got started, the …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 137
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 137 | Healdsburg Happenings with Brooke Ross Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel Trio

Brooke tells us all about what's new and happening at the …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 136
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 136 | Sarita Cheaves of Vine Me Up— Author, Podcaster, and Wine Influencer (the good kind!)

Wine of the Day – 2018 Ron Rubin Chardonnay
Wine Book of …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 135
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 135 | Christine Burton—Martorana Family Winery

Christine Burton Hospitality and Sales Manager at Martorana Winery in Dry Creek Valley. We chat with …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 134
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 134 | Stacy Rafanelli—A. Rafanelli Winery

Stacy Rafanelli, Operations Manager (and everything else that needs to be done) at A. Rafanelli Winery …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 133
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 133 | Michael Sloan & Justin Sloan—Due Ruscelli Winery

Michael Sloan and Justin Sloan from Due Ruscelli Vineyards, a boutique winery in the Russian …

Wine Road Podcast
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Episode 123 | Ed Morris—Winemaker, Ron Rubin Winery

Winemaker Ed Morris from Ron Rubin Winery joins us to talk about his experience as a cooper and craftsman and how he …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 131
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery

Matt Michael—Winemaker, Baldassari Family Wines

Winemaker Matt Michael of Baldassari wines joins us to talk about the how he got into making wine, the wines he …

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 …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 129

Aphrodite Caserta from Safari West—the Sonoma Serengeti

Safari West is one of the premier wildlife destinations in the …

Wine Road Podcast Episode 128

Orsi Family Vineyards with Teri Rolleri, Chief Executive Hospitalian

Searching for Italy? You can find it along the …

Back From Hiatus with the Latest News from the Wine Road

Wine Road Podcast Episode 127

Marcy and Beth are back from hiatus to bring you up to date with what’s happening now on along the wine road as our area prepares …

Episode 126 –Tallia Hart -- CEO of Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce

We chat with Tallia Hart, CEO of Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce about what’s new and happening in Healdsburg, it’s position at the crossroads of wine …

Spring Happening’s Along the Wine Road 2021

It’s Spring along the Wine Road and Beth is here to let you know what’s happening now and upcoming in Northern Sonoma County. We also sip on some Grenache from Jigar Wines, …

Episode 124 – Brian Shapiro, Gary Farrell Vineyards

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

Brian Shapiro, of Gary Farrell Vineyards joins us to talk about what’s new and …

Craig Colagrossi, Colagrossi Wines

Craig Colagrossi of Colagrossi Wines joins us to talk about the life of a winemaker in time of covid, Zoom tasting …

New Events Spring Preview

We are back from hiatus! This jam-packed episode gives the scoop on all the new and upcoming events for Spring 2021. Tune in, take notes, and have a few laughs with Beth and Marcy! Also we need …

Episode 121 | Year End Recap

Happy Holidays! Beth and Marcy wrap up the year sipping Sparkling wine from Cast and point you towards all the great …

Ziggy the Wine Gal joins us to tell us about how she got started in wine,  what it's like to be a wine and spirit judge, and gives us the scoop on Zig Style her new lifestyle brand.

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Episode 119 | Karissa Kruse, President of Sonoma County Winegrowers

Karissa Kruse shares facts and figures surrounding the 2020 grape harvest. We sip a little Pedroncelli Sauvignon Blanc and our book of the day is The …

Winemaker Susie Selby chats with us about her weekly video series and what’s happening at Selby Winery. “Enjoy wine; enjoy life,” is Susie’s approach to being a winemaker.

Wine Of the Day: 2018 Selby Merlot

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Episode 117 | Alex Holman, Winemaker at Notre Vue Estate Winery and Vineyards

Winemaker Alex Holman joins us straight from the vineyard as Harvest is …

Episode 116 | Visit Santa Rosa with Chris Vomvolakis, Director of Marketing

We talk to Chris Vomvolakis from Visit Santa Rosa about what’s new and …

This episode Beth describes how Wine And Food Affair will work this year and what you need to do to participate in November. Marcy tells us about a new “life changing” book-- That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life and …

Episode 114 | Optima Winery

This episode we are joined by Nicole Duffy of Optima Winery. Nicole fills us in out what’s going on at “The Pour House” …

Episode 113 | Bricoleur

This episode we are joined by Mark Hanson and Sarah Hanson Citron of Bricoleur Vineyards. We learn about how they decided to …

Episode 112 | Mary Roy of Capo Creek

Our winemaker chats continue with Mary Roy Owner & Winemaker at Capo Creek Vineyards. We learn how Mary Roy, …

Episode 111 | Brad Beard Owner & Winemaker, Mercury Wine

Our winemaker chats continue with Brad Beard Owner & Winemaker at Mercury Wine. We may sound a bit muffled as we are masked up in the studio, but did …

Episode 110 | Oded Shakked Owner & Winemaker, Longboard Vineyards

This week we “hang ten” with Oded Shakked Owner & Winemaker (and Surfer!) at Longboard Vineyards. We sip on Longboard’s 2109 Sauvignon Blanc and …

Episode 109 |Robert Conard from Dry Creek Vineyard

We are finally back in the studio! This week we are pleased to welcome Robert Conard, Director of Hospitality & Retail Sales at Dry Creek Vineyard. We chat about …

On this episode via Zoom, we welcome our guests from Paradise Ridge Winery Vice-President / Co-Owner, Sonia Byck-Barwick and Winemaker Dan Barwick.

Sonia and Dan fill us in on all the new developments at Paradise Ridge …

We are still here and podcasting from home--nothing can stop us from podcasting!

On this episode via Zoom, we welcome our special guest Cassidy Jourdan of Redwood Empire Food Bank. Cassidy tells how the REFB is serving …

Beth and Marcy continue to Shelter and Sip in Place and record what’s new on the Wine Road as best they can.

Wine of the Day – Pedroncelli Rose of Zinfandel

Book of the Day – The Wine Atlas 8th edition

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Rick Hutchison Amphora Wines Winery

On this episode we talk with guest Rick Hutchinson Owner/Winemaker of Amphora Winery about how he got started making wine, his interest in amphora and terracotta vessels, what makes …

Home Alone with Beth – SIP Episode 2

SIP Episode 2 -- Shelter in Place and SIP SONOMA!

Beth continues to Shelter and Sip in Place and record what’s new on the Wine Road. In this episode Beth sips some Quivira Grenache, …

Sebastopol 3 Day Itinerary - In this episode we share our favorites for where to go, stay, dine, sip, and play in Sebastopol.

Wine Road provides …

Wine Road Episode 103 | Karissa Kruse

In this episode we welcome Karissa Kruse, President of the Sonoma County Winegrowers, a marketing and educational organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Sonoma …

Special Wine Road | Home Alone 

This episode is short, sweet and hosted by the one and only, Beth Costa! Tune in to get a short update from Beth. While we're all sheltering in place here in California, wine deals have …

Wine Road Episode 102 | Laura and Mike Saini of Saini Vineyards

The Sainis are 4th generation Sonoma County grape growers that have been farming grapes in both the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys for over 100 years. …

Please join along with welcoming our two special guests for this podcast, Karissa and Dan! Along with Marcy and Beth, the four talk all about the go-to Sonoma County destinations, from the locals! 

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WINE ROAD EPISODE 100!!  | Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards

Please welcome Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards. Pop open a bottle of bubbly or Pinot Noir with the ladies as we sit back and hear about the …

Wine Road Episode 99 | Rick Moshin, Winemaker & Owner of Moshin Vineyards

Welcome, Rick Moshin from Moshin Vineyards! Rick pops open his 2014 Pearl Anniversary Bubbles in celebration of Moshin Vineyards 30th …

Wine Road Episode 98 | Year End Wrap Up! 

As we head into 2020, Marcy and Beth reflect 2019. Take a listen as the ladies review all of Wine Road's recent accomplishments and share all the excitement about the new year …

Wine Road Episode 97 | Winter Wineland, here we come! 

Wine Road Event Manager, Debbie Osborn, is back in the booth with Marcy & Beth talking all things Winter Wineland. Did you know you can create a custom map from …

Wine Road Episode 96 | Karen Maley from Robert Young Estate Winery

Welcome, Karen from Robert Young Estate Winery! Karen shares the incredible, …

Wine Road Episode 95 | Holly Fox, GM of Two Thirty Five Suites

Special Guest: 

Holly Fox, General Manager of Two Thirty Five Suites

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Wine Road Episode 94 | Christopher Sawyer, Sommeli-YAY! 

Guest of the Podcast

Christopher Sawyer, Sommelier, & partner at Gravenstein Grill

Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County …