Wine Road: The Wine, When & Where of Sonoma County
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThe Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County for locals and visitors with tips and news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.
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Windsor Re-Visited
December 07, 2017 13:00 - 12 minutes - 14.3 MBWine Road Episode 40- Windsor Re-Visited Beth starts the episode telling us of her travels and Wine Road on the Road. Then Marcy and Beth return to the quaint little Town Green of Windsor. Marcy gives us all the details on what’s new and note worthy as well as reminding us to visit her favorites. Beth wraps up with a gentle nudge to wineroad.com (be it a little late ;) and she unveils the new Wine Road Tea Towel. www.WineRoad.com Show Notes: 0:45 Wine Road on the Road 1:35 ...
What's New & Shiny Along the Wine Road
November 23, 2017 13:00 - 16 minutes - 18.8 MBWine Road Episode 39- What's New and Shiny Along the Wine Road In this episode Marcy and Beth talk about all the new Wine Road Members as well as new eats Along the Wine Road. Marcy gives us the Word of the Day today. Beth talks about picnicking as the new Tasting Tip and introduces us to a new lodgings member before she dives into the new winery members. Marcy makes our mouth water describing the eats in Sonoma County. They wrap up the episode discussing Marcy’s reading material of the day ...
Wintery To Dos Along the Wine Road
November 09, 2017 13:00 - 18 minutes - 20.7 MBWine Road Episode 38- Wintery things to do Along the Wine Road In this episode Marcy and Beth talk about all things to do Along the Wine Road during the Winter Months. Beth gives us the Word of the Day, a new Tasting Tip and introduces a new segment highlighting lodgings before she dives into all things wintery. They wrap up the episode discussing Marcy’s reading material of the day and Beth reads a listener review. WineRoad.com Show Notes: 0:45 Word of the Day - Lees 1:25 N...
Guerneville Revisited 3-Day Itinerary
October 25, 2017 20:15 - 20 minutes - 23.3 MBWine Road Episode 37- Guerneville Revisited 3-Day Itinerary In this episode we re-visit Guerneville with new must sees and things to do. Beth gives us the Word of the Day and a new Tasting Tip before Marcy talks all things Guerneville. They wrap up the episode discussing the upcoming Wine and Food Affair and Beth reads a listener review. wineroad.com Show Notes: 0:45 Word of the Day - Fining 2:05 Tasting Tips of the Day - Eat your Breakfast & Don’t drink in the limo 4:00 ...
WE'RE OPEN - LIVE Sonoma County Fire Update
October 18, 2017 22:23 - 4 minutes - 5.35 MBCredits: The Wine Road podcast is recorded, mixed, and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA
Harvest is upon us in Northern Sonoma County.
October 05, 2017 15:54 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBWine Road Episode 36 - Harvest is upon us in Northern Sonoma County. In this episode Beth and Marcy talk all things Harvest with Special Guest Brandon Lapides of Armida Winery. Beth dishes the Eats of the Day from Fern Grove Cottages and a great discussion ensues after she introduces Field Blend as the Word of the day. Marcy and Beth talk about the need for time management as the Tip of the Day. Brandon gives his Fast 5 Favorites then dives into breaking down harvest in Dry Creek Valley. A...
Santa Rosa Revisited
September 21, 2017 12:00 - 23 minutes - 27 MBWine Road Episode 35- Santa Rosa Revisited. In this episode Marcy and Beth revisit Santa Rosa with a new itinerary. They discuss the word of the day, Aroma, and Eats of the Day from Auberge on the Vineyard. Beth reminds everyone with her Tasting Tip of Moderation all the while enjoying the Wild Thing Zin from Carol Shelton Wines. Marcy introduces us to her Book of the Day - Wine. All the time. by Marissa A. Ross and they find out you really can Rosé All Day with the Product of the Day from ...
Cider Along the Wine Road. What's your pour Distance?
September 07, 2017 12:00 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MBWine Road Episode 34 - Cider Along the Wine Road. What’s your pour distance? In this episode DJ Bethy Beth and Millie talk all things Cider with Special Guest Darek Trowbridge of Old World Winery. Beth also dishes the Eats of the Day from Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza and can’t help but laugh when she introduces the Word of the day. Millie’s Item of the Day surprises them all and her Book of the Day Cider Tasting is a perfect intro to the world of Cider. Wine and Food Affair Tickets are now o...
LIVE Wine Road from Orange County CA - with "orange" wine
August 31, 2017 12:00 - 21 minutes - 47.2 MBWine Road Episode - LIVE from the PODCAST MOVEMENT 2017. Anaheim, CA. In this episode DJ Bethy Beth and Millie Winehouse are LIVE from Orange County California. They have a local special guest, Kevin Robinson, to discuss why he travels to Northern Sonoma County every year. The ladies introduce us all to Orange Wine and they all taste “Skins” a 2015 Orange Chardonnay from Mercury Wines. DJ Bethy Beth gives the Word of the Day, Tasting Tip of the Day and a Life Tip (things got real). Wi...
Northern Alexander Valley 3-day Itinerary
August 24, 2017 12:00 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBWine Road Episode 33 - Northern Alexander Valley: Tasting the wine & eating the food. In this episode DJ Bethy Beth takes us on a 3-day trip through Northern Alexander Valley focusing on Cloverdale and Geyserville. We get Eats of the day, a Tasting Tip, Millie reviews her Book of the Day while they drink and eat the Wine of the Day and Item of the Day. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities...
Farm Trails and WineBuddies
August 10, 2017 11:00 - 20 minutes - 24 MBWine Road Episode 32 - Heading down the Farm Trail with my WineBuddie. In this episode DJ Bethy Beth describes the Eats of the Day from The Raford Inn, a vegetable quiche with chicken apple sausage and the Word of the Day, Jéroboam. Our special guest Samantha Hamon from the Sonoma County Farm Trails enlightens us on all there is to see and do year round on the farms in Sonoma County. Millie shares the Book of the Day: Rosé All Day by Katherine Cole and then they discuss the WineBuddie as t...
Sebastopol revisited
July 27, 2017 11:00 - 21 minutes - 24.4 MBWine Road Episode 31 - Sipping, shopping and savoring in Sebastopol. In this episode Millie talks about all things Sebastopol. DJ Bethy Beth has us salivating as she describes the Eats of the Day from Grape Leaf Inn, a Pork Shoulder Potato Hash with Eggs. Tasting Responsibly is the Tip of the Day and the Word of the Day is Balanced. After their trip through Sebastopol the ladies pop open the Wine of the Day a 2014 Gap’s Crown Chardonnay from MacPhail Wines. Wine Road provides the Wine...
Buckle your seatbelt we've made it to 30!
July 13, 2017 11:00 - 20 minutes - 24 MBWine Road Episode 30 - Buckle your seatbelt we've made it to 30! In this episode we eat delicious Eggs Benedict from The Alexander Inn in Cloverdale. Pop some bubbles from Paradise Ridge celebrating our 30th episode!!! Discuss all things tasting and touring in Sonoma County with Aaron Costa from Healdsburg Vino Tours. Millie introduces us to the Book of the Day - Wine Isn’t Rocket Science and then breaks down the Wine Road Mug Giveaway details. DJ Bethy Beth talks about the upcoming Breakf...
Soar High in Sonoma County
June 29, 2017 11:00 - 17 minutes - 20.4 MBWine Road Episode 29 - Soar high in Sonoma County. In this episode we eat delicious scones from Kelley and Young Wine Garden Inn while sipping Peterson Winery’s Syrah. Debbie Klein from Sonoma Canopy Tours tells DJ Bethy Beth and Millie about whats involved to take flight among the tree tops. The ladies talk about all the birding going on in Sonoma County and the Word of the Day is Brix. GIVE AWAY Alert!! Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with n...
A few of our Favorite Things i.e. Eats, Drinks and more.
June 15, 2017 12:00 - 20 minutes - 23.5 MBWine Road Episode 28 - A few of our Favorite Things i.e. Eats, Drinks and more. In this episode we add two new segments! Eats of the Day, today French Toast (not waffles) from Camellia Inn and the Word of the Day. DJ Bethy Beth and Millie taste the Wine of the Day from Valdez Family Winery while Bethy Beth introduces us to this true American Dream Success story. The ladies dive into their favorites naming cocktail, coffee and taco shops around our area. They wrap up the show announcing the a...
Wine, food & performing art…who could ask for anything more
May 30, 2017 18:37 - 20 minutes - 23 MBWine Road Episode 27- Wine, food and preforming art…who could ask for anything more. In this episode our special guest Stephan Stubbins, co-Executive Producer of Transcendence Theater Company discuss performing arts in Sonoma County with Millie and Dj Bethy Beth. They taste the Wine of the Day from Zialena while Bethy Beth introduces us to this new winery from our recent “field trip”. Millie brags about her recent experience at the Sonoma County Barrel Auction. Wrap up the show with a remin...
A Dry Riesling Cheers! to Farmers Market Season
May 18, 2017 15:12 - 13 minutes - 15.9 MBWine Road Episode 26- A Dry Riesling Cheers! to Farmers Market Season. In this episode we kick off the show with The Wine of the Day, a Dry Riesling from Dashe Cellars and discuss the varietal Along the Wine Road as well as the coincidental Book of the Day “Riesling Rediscovered". Dj Bethy Beth and Millie then chat about all things Farmers Markets in Sonoma County. Finishing off this episode Dj Bethy Beth plants the seed of the upcoming Wine Road event Wine and Food Affair this Fall. ...
Sweet Sounds of Summer in Sonoma County
May 04, 2017 12:00 - 14 minutes - 16.1 MBSweet Sounds of Summer in Sonoma County. In this episode DJ Bethy Beth and Millie discuss all the great music taking place in and around Sonoma County. We taste rosé as the Wine of the Day from Papapietro Perry and talk about the upcoming Mother’s Day happenings along the Wine Road. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road — https://www.wineroad.com ...
Relax & Unwind Along the Wine Road
April 20, 2017 12:00 - 14 minutes - 16.7 MBRelax & Unwind Along the Wine Road. In this episode we discuss places to be pampered. Our special guest Michael Stusser, founder of Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, shares all that is peaceful. We taste the Wine of the Day from Pedroncelli Winery and talk about the upcoming Magical Mystery Tours along the Wine Road. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road — ht...
Pop, Fizz, Clink - You are what you drink!
April 06, 2017 12:00 - 15 minutes - 17.5 MBPop, Fizz, Clink - You are what you drink! In this episode we discuss all things Champagne and Sparkling Wine with our special guest Penny Gadd-Coster from Rack and Riddle. We taste the Wine of the Day from Amista Vineyards and the newest edition of the Wine Road Map is hot of the press. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road — https://www.wineroad.com ...
Wine and Food - the perfect pair
March 23, 2017 19:07 - 15 minutes - 17.6 MBWine and food - the perfect pair. In this episode our special guest Donna del Rey discusses Relish Culinary Adventures located in Healdsburg. We taste the Wine of the Day from deLorimier and talk about the upcoming Magical Mystery Tours along the Wine Road. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road — https://www.wineroad.com Show Notes: 0:43 Donna d...
Film Locations in Sonoma County
March 09, 2017 23:07 - 13 minutes - 15 MBFilm Locations in Sonoma County. In this episode our special guest Film Historian Joe Jordan discusses famous film sites in and around Sonoma County. We taste the Wine of the Day from Francis Ford Coppola and talk about the upcoming event Barrel Tasting along the Wine Road. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road — https://www.wineroad.com DJ Bethy-Beth, (Coppol...
Rhone Varietals, 40th Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend
February 23, 2017 15:00 - 13 minutes - 15.9 MBWine Road Episode 20- Rhône Varietals along the Wine Road In this episode we talk about trying the wonderful wines know as Rhônes and producers on the Wine Road; We mention two books- The New California Wine by Jon Bonne and American Rhône by Patrick Comiskey.; and we discuss the 40th Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend(s) event. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road ...
Why Come Wine Tasting on the Wine Road?
February 09, 2017 15:00 - 13 minutes - 15.9 MBWine Road Episode 19- Why Come Wine Tasting on the Wine Road? In this episode we paint the picture on why you should make the trip to Sonoma to taste wine. We recommend a wine book: The Wine Bible, taste the wine of the day Colagrassi Cab Franc, and discuss new wine tours on the Wine Road. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road — https://www.wineroad.com Show ...
Windsor 3-Day Itinerary
January 26, 2017 21:31 - 14 minutes - 16 MBWine Road Episode 18- Windsor 3-Day Itinerary In this episode we share our favorites for where to go, stay, dine, sip, and play in Windsor, including coffee shops, bakeries, and of course tasting rooms. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road — https://www.wineroad.com Links: Lodging • Holiday Inn Express • Hampton Inn Restaurants, Bakeries, Coffee Shop...
Wineries with Caves
January 12, 2017 15:00 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBWine Road Episode 17 - Wineries with Caves In this episode we talk about wineries with caves along the Wine Road, discuss what to wear in wine country dress and explain what “Wine Country Casual” actually means, DJ Bethy Beth reviews a new Scratch and Sniff wine book, we taste Stone Soup a field blend from Trattore Farms, and talk about Barrel Tasting, an upcoming an event on the Wine Road. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries,...
Healdsburg 3-Day Itinerary
December 29, 2016 15:00 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MBWine Road Episode 16 - Healdsburg 3 Day Itinerary In this episode we share our favorites for where to go, stay, dine, sip, and play in Healdsburg. Including coffee shops, bakeries, and of course tasting rooms. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Links: Lodging Healdsburg • Best Western Dry Creek — http://www.drycreekinn.com • Hotel Healdsburg - http://www.hotelheal...
Holiday Spirit on the Wine Road
December 15, 2016 15:00 - 15 minutes - 17.7 MBWine Road EP 15 - Holiday Spirit on the Wine Road- In this holiday episode episode we share our wine tasting tip of the day - Don’t over book appointments, we talk about Art and Gallery resources along the wine road, give two book reviews — But First Champagne, by David White and American Wino: A Tale of Reds, Whites, and One Man’s Blues by Dan Dunn; Wine gadget of the day: Tilt; and Wine of the day: Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, and some last minute wine trivia game gift ideas. Wine...
Santa Rosa 3-Day Itinerary
December 01, 2016 18:03 - 13 minutes - 15.8 MBWine Road EP 14 - Santa Rosa 3 Day Itinerary - In this episode we share our favorites for where to go, stay, dine, sip, and play in Santa Rosa. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Show Notes: • Santa Rosa Day 1 - 0:53 ⁃ Check-in / Lodging options, coffee, beer, dining options. • Santa Rosa Day 2 - 4:07 ⁃ Breakfast, shopping, activities, wineries, lunch and dinner o...
Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Open House’s
November 17, 2016 19:35 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MBWine Road EP 13 - Holiday Open Houses - In this episode we give a new Tasting Tip of the Day, talk about Holiday Open Houses at wineries, try out the Wine Buff, a new item from Soirree Home, discuss the new book American Rhone, and taste the Siduri RRV Pinot Noir. Show Notes: • Wine Tasting Tip of the Day: Drink what you like. Use the Dump bucket- 0:47 • Holiday Open Houses on Thanksgiving Weekend- 2:20 • New Restaurant Opening- Single Thread Farms- 3:16 • New Wine Item / Wine Buff - ...
Guerneville 3-Day Itinerary
November 03, 2016 15:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBWine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road EP 12 - Guerneville 3-Day Itinerary In this episode we give a new Tasting Tip of the Day—take the printed tasting notes with you to keep track of the wines you taste, and our 3-Day Itinerary for Guerneville on the Russian River. Show Notes: • Wine Tasting Tip of the Day- 0:22 • Guerneville Day 1 - 1:50 • Guerneville Day 2...
Wineries with Fireplaces
October 20, 2016 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road EP 11 - Wineries with Fireplaces - In this episode we talk about Wineries with Fireplaces, give a new Tasting Tip of the Day, try out a new item- some nifty new wine charms from Simply Charmed, discuss the new book Perfect Score, and taste the Manzanita Creek Cabernet Franc. Show Notes: • Wine Tasting Tip of the Day- 0:20 ...
3-Day Itinerary Cloverdale/Geyserville
October 07, 2016 04:12 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road EP 10 - Cloverdale 3 Day Visit - This episode we give a 3-Day Itinerary for where to Sip, Play, Dine & Stay in and around Cloverdale and Geyserville Wine of the Cast: 2012 Meritage from Christopher Creek Show Notes: • Cloverdale/Geyserville 3-Day Itinerary - 0:35 • Wine of the Cast: Christopher Creek Meritage - 10:29 • Fo...
Sebastopol Three-Day Itinerary
September 27, 2016 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road EP 09 – Sebastopol: Three-Day Itinerary This episode we give best bets for a three-day stay. Where to Eat, Stay, Dine, & Play in and around Sebastopol. Wine of the Cast: Cabernet Sauvignon from Tara Bella. Sebastopol Citta Slow – http://www.cittaslowsebastopol.org/aboutus.html DAY 1 Check-In: Sebastopol Inn - http...
California Wine Month
September 07, 2016 23:48 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBWine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road EP 08 - California Wine Month - In this short but sweet episode we talk about California Wine Month and what the Wine Road is doing to feature California wine, we discuss Down to Earth a wine book, and taste the 2012 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Optima. Show Notes: • California Wine Month - 0:35 • Major Valley...
Farmers Markets / Harvest
August 27, 2016 06:49 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBWine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road EP 07-Farmers Markets / Harvest Begins- In this episode talk about the start of Harvest, Farmers Markets, Wine Tasting Tips on tasting room hours and picnic grounds, the upcoming Wine and Food Affair event, and we pop some bubbles to celebrate the move to the new Wine Road World HQ. Show Notes: • Harvest time on the Wine Ro...
Beyond Wine Tasting: Outdoor Activities Along the Wine Road
August 11, 2016 01:11 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBWine Road— The Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining, outdoor activities, and places to stay. Wine Road EP 06- Beyond Wine- Activities in Wine Country - In this episode we discuss things to do and outdoor activities that are not necessarily wine specific. We debut the “time for wine” bell and Milly goes crazy for Pinot. Also and DJ Bethy Beth admits she loves her name. ;-) Show Log: • Another Listener email! - 0:29 • Sonoma County ...
Help Planning Your Trip or Girlfriend Getaway
July 28, 2016 22:40 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBWine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road EP 05-Help Planning Your Trip or Girlfriend Getaway - In this episode we give tips and advice types of lodging available along the Wine Road, spas, Wine Road Concierge service, Wine of the Day: Moshin Rose, Item of the day: Drip Teez. Show Notes: • Places to stay along the Wine Road - 0:36 • Girlfriend Getaway ideas/S...
Planning your visit to Wine Country
July 15, 2016 21:13 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road EP 04-Planning Your Visit to Wine Country In this episode we give tips and advice on planing your visit, share some wineries with special food pairings, mention some wineries with great views, and and give the wine tasting tip of the day. Show Notes: • What’s happening in the vineyards in July - 0:28 • Planning your tr...
Hiking and Picnic Spots in Wine Country
June 30, 2016 22:56 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBWine Road #03-Hiking and Picnics - We discuss our favorite hiking trails and winery picnic spots, where to buy picnic supplies, a packable picnic blanket and give the wine tasting tip of the day. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Wine Road- http://www.wineroad.com Show Notes: • What’s happening in the vineyards in June - 0:25 • Great hiking trails in Northern Son...
Breakfast Along the Wine Road
June 18, 2016 05:21 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBEpisode Two- Wine Road- The Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County. Topics include the Wine Road Map, Great Paces for Breakfast ( and lunch), Book Review of Impressions of Wine Country by Richard Sheppard, and we drink a little Thumbprint wine. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay. Show Notes: • 40 Years of Cheers • Howard Station Cafe - Occidental • Je...
Wine Road 40th Anniversary
May 30, 2016 02:43 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBEpisode One - The Wine Road Podcast: The Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County. We talk about Wine Road’s 40th Ruby Anniversary, the charities we support including the culinary apprentice program, Worth Our Weight. We’ll preview upcoming Wine Road events, Magical Mystery Tour and 40 Years of Cheers, and talk about a new product—the Capabunga Cheese Vault! Show Topics: • Wine Road 40th Anniversary • Worth our Weight • Magical Mystery Tour • 40 Years of Cheers • The Cheese V...