Mary Roy of Capo Creek
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Release Date: 08/20/2020
Coco and Michele from Rock'n Vino
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 198 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.
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Lucas Meeker, Co-Owner and Winemaker at The Meeker Vineyard
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Andrea Card, Senior Winemaker & Tim Bodell, Executive Chef at Francis Ford Coppola Winery
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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.
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Mark Orsi, Owner of Orsi Family Vineyards
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info_outlineEpisode 112 | Mary Roy of Capo Creek
Our winemaker chats continue with Mary Roy Owner & Winemaker at Capo Creek Vineyards. We learn how Mary Roy, a doctor and mother of six, came to be a winemaker and the culinary delights (and wine!) that await you when you visit Capo Creek. Pardon the muffled voices-- but we are still wearing our masks in the recording booth!
Wine of the Day: Capo Creek 2018 Old Vine Zinfandel Eva’s Vineyard
Wine Book of the Day: How to Drink Wine: The Easiest Way to Learn What You Like by Grant Reynolds and Chris Stang.
Show Notes
0:43 Wine of the Day 2018 Zinfandel Eva’s Vineyard field blend.
2:21 Winery location and description of vineyards.
3:46 How the name Capo Creek came to be.
5:48 A doctor with six kids and a busy life gets a brochure that sparked the idea to become a winemaker.
8:19 Discovered the property while out on a drive while visiting for a medical conference. Purchased property in late 2015 and opened late 2018.
9:33 Mary is the Winemaker and the Chef, she prepares all the food parings at the winery.
10:53 Capo Creek is all about food and wine experience. The Ultimate Food and Wine paring is the flagship tasting at the winery that includes 6 courses over several hours. Other tasting is Taste of the Day and picnics are also available as tasting experiences. All food prepared on premise.
13:15 Capo Creek is set up for events of up to 80 people.
14:49 Tastings are limited and customized to the group and by appointment only.
16:31 Focus is mostly on red and white Rhone varietals along with Zinfandel and some Cabernet Sauvignon.
17:37 Sell honey from their beehives, house cured olives and Mary makes house made chocolates as well. Mary does it all!
19:19 Plum borscht! Made with pureed plums served with basil crema and paired GSM.
20:20 Book of the Day – How to Drink Wine: The Easiest Way to Learn What You Like.
21:49 Capo Creek Kitchen is The MOG Boss Kitchen (Material Others than Grapes) culinary side of the winery.
22:17 Virtual Culinary Tastings—interactive pairings, make recipes and taste wine with Mary over Zoom.
Links
Capo Creek Vineyards
Wine Road
Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast
Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.