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- podcast· 39:05· Ep 103
RNV 102: Paradise Ridge Winery | Rene Byck
During this episode of ROCK’nVINO hosts Michelle and Coco chat with Rene Byck, Vice President and Co-Owner of Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa. Paradise Ridge really has it all! Perched above Santa Rosa in Fountaingrove with some of the most spectacular views in all of Sonoma County, the winery also boasts a beautiful sculpture garden; a museum dedicated to Nagasawa Kanaye, one of the earliest grape growers in the area; a wedding and venue space; summertime concerts with rotating food trucks; and delicious wines. Rene shares the story of how his parents started the winery and the sculpture garden, the connection to Burning Man, the fires in 2017 that destroyed parts of the property, the rebuilding journey with help from American AgCredit, and the popular Wine and Sunsets Series, which goes through mid-October. Make your reservation today by visiting prwinery.com ROCK’nVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit .
- podcast· 43:30· Ep 102
RNV 101: Jeremy Carter | Tarpon Cellars
During this episode of ROCK’nVINO hosts Michelle and Coco chat with Jeremy Carter, winemaker and founding partner of Tarpon Cellars . Jeremy shares his background growing up in Georgia and fishing for tarpon (a kind of sport fish) in Florida. That is where the winery got its name! After thinking that he might want to work in the hospitality side of wineries, an internship in Rutherford changed his mind and he was HOOKED (fishing pun intended.) Tarpon Cellars is focused on the experience of wine, food and music, all paired together to create the ultimate experience. As such, Jeremy spends a lot of time hosting winemaker dinners, concerts and other experiences to make wine more fun and accessible. And each bottle in the Cambaro line (lower price point, approachable wines) has a special Spotify playlist posted on the back label, with a curated playlist for the wine! ROCK’nVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit .
- podcast· 36:15· Ep 101
RNV 100:Banshee Wines | Alicia Sylvester, Winemaker
On this episode, Michelle and Coco talk with Alicia Sylvester, winemaker for Banshee Wines. Alicia shares her agricultural roots (pun intended) and how they led her to appreciate the work done by farmers across the country. After working on harvests around the globe, Alicia returned to California to work at Chateau Montelena and Sonoma Cutrer. In 2021 she took on the role of Winemaker at Banshee Wines, producing wines that taste much more sophisticated than their price point would suggest. At Banshee, Alicia can indulge in both sides of her winemaking personality: Bordeaux style, in your face, big cabs and the more nuanced Burgundian pinot noirs and chardonnays. Alicia is also hilarious, loves to attend concerts, and will occasionally indulge in some 90s country (hellz yeah Garth Brooks!) Check out Banshee Wines and their tasting room record player just steps off the Healdsburg Plaza. https://www.bansheewines.com/
- podcast· 27:39· Ep 100
RNV 99: Savor After Hours | Mark ”Swany” Swanhart
During this episode of ROCK’nVINO hosts Michelle and Coco chat with Mark “Swany” Swanhart, the creator and director of SAVOR After Hours – a wine-tasting cabaret starring Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy from Dancing with the Stars at JaM Cellars Ballroom in Napa. The show feels like a rollercoaster that will dazzle your senses with exciting dance sequences, emotional music selections, incredible costumes, and the best wine selections from Napa County vineyards. Swany takes you on an adventure that will make you cheer, laugh, gasp, cry, and more. The venue is expertly designed to give you a wonderful vantage point from any seat. The show tickets start at just $44, however you can add all kinds of experiences onto your base ticket, including wine tasting, photo ops with the stars, pre-show meet and greet, and more. It runs through Labor Day weekend, so don’t delay! Get tickets now at savorafterhours.com
- podcast· 34:04· Ep 99
RNV 98: Little Saint | Alex Sarovich
During this episode of ROCK'nVINO hosts Michelle and Coco chat with Little Saint's Executive Wine Director Alex Sarovich. Little Saint is a music venue/cafe/restaurant in Healdsburg with a 100% plant-based menu. Alex shares her road to Healdsburg and how she makes wine approachable for guests at Little Saint . Whether you are stopping in for a creamy, decadent affogato (Michelle's recommendation!) or joining your pals for a leisurely brunch with wine pairings, or headed to catch a concert upstairs with small bites and a glass of vino, Alex and her team can help you pick just the right wine. Be sure to get on the mailing list so you are first in the know to snag tickets for a very impressive list of artists, including Lucy Dacus, boygenius, or The War and Treaty. The upstairs venue is intimate and hosts incredible shows. You can also now book multi-course vegan dinners at The Second Story , Friday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm.
- podcast· 36:12· Ep 98
RNV 97: Gerald Casale | The Fifty By Fifty
Coco and Michelle talk with Gerald “Gerry” Casale, co-founder of DEVO and proprietor of The 50 by 50 winery. Gerry talks about the foundation of the band DEVO and how it was connected to the horrific events at Kent State in 1970, when 4 of his fellow students were shot and killed by the National Guard. That event was a pivotal point in his life: it forced him to stay at the university instead of transferring to another school, and exposed him to new ideas from visiting professors. Gerry also shares how music and his success with DEVO gave him an opportunity to try great food and wine, meeting chefs like Jeremiah Tower and Wolfgang Puck who were coming up at the same time as the band. The 50 by 50 has two current releases: The 50 by 50 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016 and The 50 by 50 Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir 2017. Each wine harmoniously combines Gerry’s love of music and wine.
- podcast· 36:42· Ep 97
RNV 96: Field Day | Naomi McLeod
Naomi McLeod is the owner of Field Day CA , a pop-up community in Sonoma County featuring amazing wineries, chefs, and outdoor spaces. Naomi brings her retrofitted school bus to wineries, orchards, and open fields to stage various events, many of which feature a musical element. Michelle and Coco chat with Naomi about her background in the arts and how she uses her experience in event planning to curate memorable experiences. Don't miss out on the June 3rd event featuring Chef Katie Powers and musician Marty O'Reilly. There are a few more events coming up this summer, and be sure to sign up for emails on her website so you don’t miss out on the next one: fielddayca.com
- podcast· 46:18· Ep 96
RNV 95: The Happys
In this episode we emphasize the ROCK part of the show during our chat with The Happys, a surf-rock tinged band based in San Francisco. Band members Nick, Alex, Brett and Eli chat with hosts Michelle and Coco while on the road between shows. We learn about their influences, how Nick works in his own struggles with mental health into his songwriting, upcoming free shows, and their guerilla marketing (hand painted signs) efforts across the country. The Happys also announce their involvement in a major summer concert series! Check out these up and coming rock stars at TheHappysOfficial.com .
- podcast· 34:06· Ep 95
RNV 94: Patrick Davis | Songwriters In Paradise
Patrick Davis is the founder of Songwriters in Paradise - a series of intimate songwriter showcases in the round where each songwriter shares the stories behind the songs, all paired with delicious food and wine. The SIP Napa event is April 19-22, 2023 at Frank Family Vineyards, Alpha Omega, Charles Krug, and Brasswood Napa Valley. Songwriters include Tim Nichols who co-wrote the massive hit "Live Like You Were Dying" made famous by Tim McGraw. SIP Healdsburg returns July 18-22, 2023 with performances at Robert Young, Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves, Bricoleur Vineyards, and Saralee’s Vineyard at La Crema. Songwriters include John Driskell Hopkins, one of the founders of the Zac Brown Band, as well as Kristian Bush, one half of Grammy winning country music super group Sugarland. These intimate performances are restricted to a very small audience, and help raise money for local charities, such as The Boys & Girls Club of St. Helena & Calistoga and Notes for Education. Learn more at songw
podcast· 23:05· Ep 94RNV 93 | Chef Gray Rollin - Belly Left Coast Kitchen
Chef Gray Rollin fed rock stars around the world, before launching his restaurant Belly Left Coast Kitchen and Taproom in Santa Rosa. Listen as we chat about his path to becoming a personal chef for Linkin Park, his stories of life on the road, his passion for learning more about the cultures around the world, and much more.
podcast· 38:35· Ep 93RNV 92: Mitch Rice | Mersenne Wines
In this episode we talk with Mitch Rice, winemaker at Mersenne Wines. This boutique winery chose French Renaissance monk Marin Mersenne as their namesake, to represent their approach to winemaking. Marin Mersenne discovered the formula to find Prime numbers (which is still used today!) and Mersenne Wines believes in finding the perfect, 'prime' fruit to make their wines. This Renaissance man was also one of the first to describe musical harmony, and Mitch and his partner Robin Youngdahl hope to create wines that reflect a harmonious nature. Mitch shares a bottle of his Rutherford AVA Merlot with hosts Coco and Michelle, and blows us away with the complex, inviting style from this often maligned varietal. Mersenne Wines also hosts very intimate concerts for wine club members, and the next one is on April 15th with artist Rozzi. Learn more at mersennewines.com
podcast· 37:02· Ep 92RNV 91: Winery Sixteen 600
Hosts Michelle and Coco talk with Sam Coturri, proprietor at Winery Sixteen 600 in Sonoma. Sam's father Phil Coturri is known as the hippie grandfather of organic grape growing and his legacy is now a multi-generational practice, producing unique and delicious wines. Phil was also tuned in to the San Francisco music scene and was very close to The Grateful Dead, and artist Stanley Mouse, who provided the artwork for Winery Sixteen 600 labels. During this episode of ROCKnVINO, learn about the family history and musical connections of the Coturri family and how wine and music pair together beautifully!
podcast· 34:49· Ep 91RNV 90: Ross Cobb of Cobb Wines
ROCKnVINO is BACK... and now we've also got a radio show! Tune in on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month for a new live episode at ksro.com ! For our introductory episode back, hosts Michelle and Coco invite Ross Cobb, owner and winemaker at Cobb Wines to chat about wine and music. Ross has a deep connection to both music and wine, playing bass and collecting records since he was a boy. He went to work helping his father and mother establish their vineyard, Coastlands, just outside of Occidental in Sonoma County before working for a variety of wineries, including Ferrari Carano, Williams Selyem, Flowers, Hirsch, and more. In 2001, Ross and his parents bottled their first wines under the Cobb Wines label, and now Ross is the owner and winemaker there. Ross is also the winemaker for Les Claypool’s wine label, Claypool Cellars, and was even pulled onstage by Les to play bass at a show at the Hopmonk! Listen to all of the fun music and wine stories Ross shares in this episode, and learn
- podcast· 37:50· Ep 90
RNV 89: Jim Morris | Charles Krug Winery
Today we chatted with Jim Morris, VP of Guest Relations at Charles Krug Winery. He shares with us how they shifted their focus and persevered during the pandemic with virtual tastings, virtual comedy and many other creative and fun ideas. Now, as the world begins to reopen, they've partnered with The Blue Note in Napa on a series of outdoor concerts slated to begin in May. We're so excited to talk about the return of live music!
- podcast· 44:35· Ep 89
RNV 88: Rene Byck | Paradise Ridge Winery
Today we chatted with Rene Byck, co-owner of Paradise Ridge Winery. A winery that has persevered after losing almost everything in the 2017 Kincade fire but has remained resilient with the reconstruction of their tasting room with stunning views, amazing wine and awe-inspiring art pieces.
- podcast· 43:52· Ep 88
RNV 87: Dan Kosta
On today's episode we chat with Dan Kosta, founder and owner of AldenAlli Winery and former co-founder of Kosta Browne Winery which he and fellow co-founder Michael Browne started with money they made from tips from their restaurant job. Moving on to their own ventures Dan started AldenAlli alongside the Legasse family to get back to his roots of winemaking focusing on the Sonoma Coast. We chat and taste his wonderful wines as he shared some amazing stories of some intimate experiences he's had with some of todays biggest rockstars. Get his wines while you can at: www.aldenalli.com/
- podcast· 41:02· Ep 87
RNV 86: Clark Smith
Today we chatted with Clark Smith, winemaker for Wine Smith wines and author of Post Modern Winemaking. He has been experimenting with how music affects your perception of the wine you are tasting for years and he walks us through an experiment he has done over a hundred times. It was fun and fascinating!
- podcast· 36:36· Ep 86
RNV 85: Megan Cline
On today's episode we chatted - IN PERSON - with Megan Cline of Cline Cellars, Jacuzzi Vineyards and Gust Wine. We chat about her growing up in a large Italian family, how distancing herself from her wine heritage brought her right back into it with passion and her most memorable concert... hint, there are shark and hamburger hats involved. If you know, you know. Check out this very fun episode where we tried some amazing wines. Featured: 2020 Jacuzzi Dolcetto 2018 Gust Pinot Noir
- podcast· 43:58· Ep 85
RNV 84: Kendal Conrad
Today we chat with rising country music star and foodie Kendal Conrad. We chat about blackberry wine, her time on-stage with Keith Urban, some of her favorite food dishes and about just how much she loves the snow and beer. We had a great time with her on this episode!
- podcast· 36:23· Ep 84
RNV 83: Charles Spence
Today we are so excited to have Professor Charles Spence on the show. He is an experimental psychologist heading the Crossmodal Research group at Oxford University where he researches how your different senses affect the taste of your food and your drinks. Does the music you're listening to affect how what you're drinking or eating tastes? You bet it does! Tune in to hear more about his amazing experiments and how he's helping restaurants create unique dining experiences for their guests.
- podcast· 44:59· Ep 83
RNV 82: Jen Janet
We sit down with Jen Janet, vocalist and songwriter for Mimesis and Novarium as well as a wine blogger. We chat with her about how she started singing as a child found her love of rock music and discovered a love of wine. Novarium's cover of Type O Negative's "Christian Woman" is currently featured on Sirius XM's Liquid Metal.
- podcast· 31:53· Ep 82
RNV 81: The Delicacy | Somm TV | Jason Wise
As we continue to Shelter In Place, we're looking for more things to do and to watch. So why not watch amazing documentaries about food, wine and travel?! Well, lucky for all of us you can do that easily with Somm TV, created by Jason Wise. We chatted with Jason about the Somm movies that started him down this road, his background in underwater photography and how it all led him to create The Delicacy, a documentary about Sea Urchins and the fishermen and women behind it all. It was a labor of love that took him 6 years to complete but in the end produced a fantastic film about this unique and exotic food that fishermen risk their lives for on a daily basis to harvest. Check it out at SommTV today!
- podcast· 24:56· Ep 81
RNV 80: Jackson Family Wines | Your Wine Store
As we continue to Shelter In Place Jackson Family Wines is looking to brighten your day with their new delivery service via Your Wine Store. It's a new program they've recently launched where you have access to wines from their entire portfolio as well as curated cheese and charcuterie paired selections delivered right to your door. It's a great way to treat yourself while we're all stuck at home. Be sure to head to https://www.yourwinestore.com/ order some of their delectable wines and a cheese or charcuterie selection and enjoy a great night in!
- podcast· 31:51· Ep 80
RNV 79: 2020 Concerts Prediction
On this weeks SIP episode of Rock'n Vino, we get the band back together (Virtually) to chat about what an epic concert year that 2020 was set to be and how we're now dealing with the cancellations or postponements of some of these shows. We also make our best predictions as to what concerts will be like in the future and when we can enjoy concerts or any live music again.