Oded Shakked Owner & Winemaker, Longboard Vineyards
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Release Date: 07/23/2020
Richard Ross, Wine Road Podcast Sound Engineer Superstar
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 200 Sponsored by: Richard Ross, Wine Road Podcast Sound Engineer Superstar The 200th episode of The Wine Road podcast features Beth and Marcy reminiscing on their podcasting journey, with the one and only Richard Ross, the man behind the Wine Road Podcast curtain! Join them on this reflective journey - with a glass of wine! Wines of the Day: Russian River Vineyards 2022 Bacigalupi Moshin Vineyards 2019 Estate Pinot Noir Ron Rubin Blue Bin Planet Friendly 100% Recycled Bottle, the 2022 Pinot Grigio Links: Sponsor: Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed...
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Coco and Michele from Rock'n Vino
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 199 Sponsored by: Coco and Michele from Rock'n Vino Tune into Rockin' Vino Radio where hosts Michelle Marquez and Coco Sturzenbach take you on a journey through the intriguing intersection of music and wine. They engage with winemakers, musicians and chefs, discussing the fascinating impacts of music on wine perception and enjoyment. Available on KSRO and various podcast platforms, this show offers a unique auditory experience for all wine and music enthusiasts with lively discussions and thoughtful pairings. Fast Five: Andrea Card from Francis Ford Coppola Winery *Super Easy...
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Shane Tracy, Tasting Room Manager at Wilson Winery
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 198 Sponsored by: Wine of the Day: Wilson Winery 2021 Zinfandel In this episode, we are joined by Shane Tracy, the Tasting Room Manager at Wilson Winery. Shane discusses his journey in the wine business and the joy he derives from working in a family-owned, hands-on winery like Wilson Winery. Fast Five: Crab Toast by Tim Bodell, Executive Chef at Francis Ford Coppola Winery Ingredients: (Dungeness) Crab Crusty sourdough preserved meyer lemon green garlic (this is young garlic) aioli/butter/extra virgin olive oil (this one is up to you!) - Buy or make the...
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Lucas Meeker, Co-Owner and Winemaker at The Meeker Vineyard
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 197 Sponsored by: Lucas Meeker, Co-Owner and Winemaker at The Meeker Vineyard Lucas Meeker of The Meeker Vineyards joined us in the studio today and he shared their unique winemaking process that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. He talked about the diverse range of wines they produce and chatted with us about their wine club and immersive tasting experiences. This episode not only offers a glimpse into Meeker Vineyards' ethos and passion but also invites listeners to understand the philosophy and commitment behind every bottle they create. Wines of the Day: The...
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Andrea Card, Senior Winemaker & Tim Bodell, Executive Chef at Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 196 Sponsored by: Andrea Card, Senior Winemaker & Tim Bodell, Executive Chef at Francis Ford Coppola Winery Wine of the Day: Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Prosecco In episode 196, we welcome Senior Winemaker Andrea Carr and Executive Chef Tim Bodell from Francis Ford Coppola Winery, where they share insights into their personal journeys and the revamped winery's menu and new wines. We delve into the unique experiences offered at the winery, the communal joy of food and wine, and the advantages of joining the wine club. Additionally, we are thrilled to...
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Tom Birdsall, Winemaker and Artisan Cheese Festival Representative
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 195 Sponsored by: 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...
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Glen Kueffner, Tasting Room Manager at Emeritus Vineyards
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 194 Sponsored by: Glen Kueffner, Tasting Room Manager at Emeritus Vineyards Wine of the Day - 2020 Halberg Brut Glen joined us in the studio today and shared his story about how he left Minnesota to come to California. He was introduced to excellent wines, which set the bar for the wineries that he worked at, and what eventually led him to Emeritus - hint, it was meant to be! Come and visit him at Emeritus, the guest experience that he (and his team) provides is stellar! Links: Sponsor: Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold...
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Mark Orsi, Owner of Orsi Family Vineyards
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 193 Sponsored by: Mark Orsi, Owner of Orsi Family Vineyards Wine of the Day: Orsi Family Vineyards 2021 Barbera Mark Orsi called in today to share what you can find at his beautiful winery (just a short ride from downtown Healdsburg) - Italian varietals, a beautiful setting and entertainment are just a few things to get you started. Be sure to visit, you may run into Marcy! Fast Five Chef Helena from Baked on the River in Guerneville Side salad - Creamy Slaw Cabbage, typically green with a little red Mayo Rice wine vinegar - not too seasoned black...
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Shane McAnelly, Excecutive Chef at Dry Creek Kitchen
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 192 Sponsored by: We recieved a call from the very talented and busy Shane McAnelly, the Executive Chef at Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg. He gave us some insight on what brought him back to Sonoma County, and how the local farms and seasons dictate the menu. Come and visit Shane and maybe see Beth and Marcy enjoying the local fare! Fast Five - Larry Willis from The Gables Wine Country Inn Cloud Souffle 2 eggs 2 tbsp cheddar 1 tbsp tomato 1 tbsp shallot Cream/butter (just a splash) Let eggs come to room temp, separate whites/yolks Sautee tomato...
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Devin Ruddick, VP of Sales and Marketing at Hook & Ladder Winery
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 191 Sponsored by: 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! Links: Sponsor: Credits: The...
info_outlineEpisode 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 hear about Oded’s multicultural background, his love of food and wine, and surfing of course and what’s currently happening at Longboard, the winery he established in 1998.
Wine of the Day: 2019 Sauvignon Blanc – RRV
Wine Book of the Day : Beyond Flavor The Indispensable Handbook to Blind Wine Tasting by Nick Jackson, MW
Item of the Day: Wine Road Face Mask
Show Notes
0:50 Wine of the Day The perfect breakfast wine! 2019 Sauvignon Blanc – Russian River Valley. Oded first became acquainted with the varietal on his surf trips to Europe –great with lunch and summer salads.
3:43 Wine Road/Marcy reviewed the Longboard Sauvignon Blanc reviewed on Along the Wine Road Blog Varietal of the Month.
5:15 What’s happening in the Longboard tasting room – reservations required.
6:11 Longboard Urban Winery is located in a historic building in Healdsburg, walking distance for the main square in downtown. Tasting or purchase by the bottle or by glass available.
8:00 What Longboard was doing during the SIP orders. Worked in the winery of course but has some time for projects at home too.
9:15 Smaller groups allow for greater personal attention and elevated experience.
10:10 Seated tastings are more fun with more interaction and chance to learn form the staff.
11:11 Oded’s home garden planted with fruits and vegetables from his childhood in Israel.
12:27 Oded’s favorite Israeli dish to make for winery staff at harvest is Shakshuka. Also makes shawarma, hummus and tahini and his own pita bread. Israeli inspired cuisine a great pairing food with wine. Perhaps will hold an Israeli food summit in the future
14:40 New Release: Water Girl Rose and new Bubbles Brut Rose. Oded’s background is with sparkling wine producer.
17: 25 Also releasing Merlot/Malbec field-blend and newest release is new Carignan from an 88 year-old vineyard–super food friendly.
18:50 Local getaways for Oded include time at the beach or stand up paddle boarding at Lake Sonoma.
21:00 Wine Book of the Day – Beyond Flavor the Indispensible Handbook to Blind Tasting by Nick Jackson, MS.
23:20 Longboard has done tasting sensory experiences with black glasses as training tool with different elements of fruit and spices to develop sense of smell and identification.
25:09 Working on a new tasting experience with comparing same variety in young and old wines to see the how wines age.
27:30 Item of the Day – Wine Road Face Masks – branded with Wine Road logo and SIP Sonoma– send an email to [email protected] with your name and address – Beth will send you one!
28:38 One More Thing—Wine Road website has a link to book your (required) reservations at wineries along the Wine Road.
Links
Along the Wine Road Varietal of the Month Blog
Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast
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