Join us in our conversation with Elizabeth Miller from DaVero Farms and Winery. DaVero, translating to ‘the truth’ in Italian, lives up to its name with its commitment to eco-friendly farming practices. DaVero transports you into a immersive world of nature with guided tastings and tours around their beautiful gardens, vineyards, and olive groves. DaVero […]
Ever wonder about the story behind the name? Especially when the name makes you stop and think, “what does that mean or how did they come up with that name?” In part two of the Story Behind the Name, we’ll explore the why and how of the naming of several more wineries along the Wine […]
Is Syrah the Red Wine Supernova? Very possibly, yes! Yet for many years Syrah, a medium bodied to full-bodied dry red Rhône varietal, was ignored by consumers and it struggled to find a place at the table. Today, winemakers embrace the inherent wild nature of the grape and coax it to its full natural expression […]
Redsicover the charming town of Sebastopol with us! Enjoy a hot cuppa from Retrograde Coffee and Sunshine or delve into the world of tea at Many Rivers. We also share some of our favorite dining delights such as The Redwood and Pilar for authentic Georgian cuisine. Secondly, we provide an in-depth look into the thriving […]
Did you know the Wine Road has an informative weekly web post called WineStopper? It’s on the Wine Road’s website home page, under “This Week’s Visit, Stay, Sip.” What’s This All About? With so many wineries, lodgings and wines along the Wine Road, the WineStopper program highlights a different winery, lodging and wine every […]
We are so excited to be joined by our Sponsor, Ron Rubin, owner of River Road Family Vineyards and Winery! He candidly shares his enduring passion for wine, his aspirations of owning a vineyard, and his dedication towards sustainability and community engagement. Ron discusses various initiatives he undertook, such as the Train for Saving Lives […]
In this episode, Leo Hansen of Leo Steen Wines delves into the exciting release of their new sparkling Chenin Blanc, cultivated from a vineyard with a history dating back to 1979, located by the Sacramento River. This family-focused wine offers a unique taste, thanks to the sandy, well-drained soils and shaded grape cultivation, leading to […]
When you visit a winery, do you ever wonder what the owner, winemaker or staff did before they worked here? Or maybe you think, would I be able to work at a winery someday? You might be surprised by how many people working at wineries previously had non-wine industry jobs. In parts one and two […]
Zinfandel is know as the All American grape and has been grown in California since the 1800’s. Yet the grapes true roots are in Croatia where it’s known as Tribidrag. In Italy Zinfandel is called Primitivo. Although the majority of California producers label their wine as Zinfandel, you may see a few Tribidrag’s and Primitivo’s […]
Warm weather beckons us outside for grilling, picnics and sunset dinners. And, we’re always looking for the best wine pairings to accompany these al fresco meals. Here are some of the best summer pairings with delicious wines found along the Wine Road. Pairings with Salads Rosé The combination of Greek watermelon salad and a […]