Podcasts about Dry Creek

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Clay Mauritson, Proprietor, Mauritson Winery, Dry Creek, defining the term “Bulldogging”.  Learn more by visiting mauritsonwines.com

In Dry Creek Valley, the highly regarded Zinfandel grape is king. Clay Mauritson and Mauritson Winery is known for high quality Zinfandel wines in an area where growers thrive on Zin. I met Clay last year at a Sonoma auction and missed a chance to chat with him, but I made up for it earlier [...]

Chris Wilson, Springville City Engineer discusses the progress on the Dry Creek Parkway and I-15 Interchange (previously known as 1600 S.) with Project Engineer, Tyrel Edwards from UDOT. 

Season 5, EPISODE 225 Dry Creek Ranch Red Angus, Retail Beef Sales & Cattle Markets Why Red Angus, 2025 Retail Meat Sale Trends Dry Creek Ranch Red Angus:  Performance, Efficiency & Longevity At Dry Creek Ranch, we understand the importance of adaptability in cattle. Our Red Angus bulls are bred to thrive in diverse conditions—whether it's extreme heat, drought, or heavy snowfall. We prioritize structural integrity and operational efficiency, ensuring that our bulls deliver superior performance year after year. By focusing on low input costs, high performance, and sustainable land management, we aim to offer some of the highest-quality genetics available. No matter the size of your operation, we are committed to providing Red Angus bulls that help maximize your herd's productivity and long-term success. Dry Creek Ranch:  Bull Development Only the top-performing calves are selected to become bulls, ensuring the highest-quality genetics for your herd. Dry Creek Ranch Red Angus bulls are raised in a natural pasture environment, where they have access to free-choice hay and are supplemented with a specially formulated bull developer pellet and a comprehensive mineral package. We focus on slow, steady growth to ensure a moderate rate of gain, with longevity and long-term performance as our primary goals. Our commitment is to develop bulls that will stand the test of time, delivering reliable performance for years to come! Dry Creek Ranch:  Genomic Testing All Red Angus bulls have been GGP-uLD tested for increased accuracy EPDs and parent verification. Retail Beef Demand Stays Strong in 2025 According to Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell Peel, The all-fresh retail beef price for January was $8.15/lb., up 4.3% year over year.  All-fresh beef retail prices have averaged 5.2% higher month over month for the last year leading to retail all-fresh beef prices for the past twelve months at a record average level of $8.27/lb. Per capita beef consumption in 2024 was unexpectedly higher at 59.7 pounds as a result of constant domestic beef production and larger net imports of beef. The combination of increased beef consumption and higher prices he says indicates stronger beef demand.   All-fresh retail beef prices continue to increase relative to pork and broiler prices.  Wholesale Choice beef cutout prices have averaged 11.8% higher year over year for the first six weeks of 2025. Prices are higher for all primals with stronger prices for end meats relative to middle meats.  Prices for rib primals are up 9.2% year over year with loins prices up 4.6% compared to the first six weeks a year ago.  Chuck prices are 14.8% higher and round primal prices are up 22.3% year over year.  Prices for most wholesale beef cuts are higher thus far in 2025 compared to one year ago Most steak prices are higher, including Strip Loins and Ribeye. The most notable exception is weaker prices for Tenderloin in recent weeks.  Strong prices and numerous lean carcass cuts, primarily from the round, are supported by increased grinding demand for ground beef production. UPCOMING SALES & EVENTS Chestnut Angus:  February 23, 2025 Grund Beef Genetics: February 26, 2025 EF1 Cattle Co:  February 26, 2025 Dry Creek Ranch: March 1, 2025 Lucky 7 Angus:  March 1, 2025 Pederson Broken Heart Ranch: March 5, 2025 Mar Mac Farms:  March 5, 2025 Keller Broken Heart Ranch:  March 6, 2025 Eichacker Simmentals:  March 7, 2025 Fast/Dohrmann/Strommen: March 8, 2025 Leland/Koester Red Angus:  March 14, 2025 Arda Farms/Freeway Angus:  March 14, 2025 U2 Quality Seedstock:  March 18, 2025   Vollmer Angus Ranch:  April 1, 2025 Jorgensen Land & Cattle:  April 21, 2025 World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale: May 15 - 18, 2025 BULL SALE REPORT & RESULTS Click HERE for the latest Bull Sale Results https://ranchchannel.com/category/past-bull-production-sales-archive/ FEATURING Max Robison Dry Creek Ranch https://www.drycreekranchnd.com/ @drycreekranchnd Mark Vanzee Livestock Market, Equine Market, Auction Time https://www.auctiontime.com/ https://www.livestockmarket.com/ https://www.equinemarket.com/ @LivestockMkt @EquineMkt @AuctionTime Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial https://www.stonex.com/   @StoneXGroupInc    Shaye Koester Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ @cattleconvos   Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Tigger & BEC Live This Western American Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world and cattle industry by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. 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Dan and Dennis Dennis Hill, co-founder of Langhart & Hill Wines joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country today. The last time he was on California Wine Country was this episode in September of 2023. The first tasting is a 2023 Chardonnay. While a lot of California Chards are the heavy oaky buttery ML style, this is different. It is more in the European style, higher acidity and better for pairing with food. They use high quality grapes from Sonoma County so there are a lot of fruit flavors in it. Dennis Hill and his wife were both raised in Healdsburg. There was a Renaissance in the wine industry in the 1970s when he was starting in the business – right place, right time. Healdsburg is located at the confluence of the Dry Creek River and the Russian River. That puts it at the intersection of three main viticultural areas, Dry Creek, Anderson Valley and Russian River Valley. In the northern part of this region the afternoons are hotter and in the southern part, it is cooler and foggier. Where to find Langhart & Hill wines Langhart & Hill wines are available in restaurants and some retail locations. They do not have a tasting room. Their production is still rather small for that. After working for some very large wineries with complicated operations and relationships, Dennis enjoys being able to work by himself. Their vineyards are located in the different climate zones described, so there is a four-week window for them to harvest everything. Dennis describes their two brands. Landhart & Hill are classic Sonoma County varieties, a Chard, two Pinot Noirs, a Rosé and a Merlot. They also have another label, Rumplestiltskin, which is for the less common varieties. For instance, today there is a Dobricic, a Croation variety, and an Orange wine, made of Trouseau Gris grapes originally from the Jura region in France. Trousseau is a Gris variety, not purely a white grape. Wine grapes come in three colors, black, aka red, white and gris, meaning gray. There is also Trousseau Noir. It's a tricky grape to use. You have to harvest not too soon or too late. Then, if you want Orange wine, you have to leave it on the skins just long enough.

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Debbie Osborn, Event Manager for Wine Road about the 47th Annual Barrel Weekend! This is a great educational weekend filled with opportunities to taste the Past, Present, and Future of wine. Since it began, this event has evolved and it now includes library wines (older vintages), current vintages, and futures - or barrel samples. Learn how a wine changes over time at this unique event! It happens March 1-2, 2025 from 11am to 4pm each day, with over 50 participating wineries in the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys. Learn more and get your tickets at wineroad.com   ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

In this episode of the Filthy Spoon Spot Burn Podcast, we explore the latest updates from the hunting scene in Northern California. We kick off with a special Veterans Day hunt at the Dry Creek refuge, where hunters came together for an eventful day filled with camaraderie and the thrill of the chase. Join us as we down the lowdown on various hunting areas, with a special highlight on how weather conditions have been affecting duck movements and hunter success. Listen as our host shares personal anecdotes from recent hunting trips, including an unexpected encounter with the team at Delta Waterfowl and tales of successful mallard and speckled goose hunts. Discover insightful interviews with fellow hunters like Jason Koslovich from CIC Outdoors and Mark Kirsten from Sabaya Duck Club, who share their experiences and strategies during this unpredictable hunting season.

Dry Creek Vineyard winemaker Tim Bell is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger today. Tim has been on CWC a few times but the last one was this episode on August 4, 2021. Dan Berger gives credit to Tim Bell for making wines that are interesting for their subtlety. He tells how his first exposure to wine was in retail. He went to UC Davis, worked at a custom crush facility for a while, then at Freemark Abbey for 10 years making Rutherford Cabernet. From there he worked at Kunde estate, where they had more then 600 acres of vineyards. After five years there, he got the opportunity to move to Dry Creek Vineyard. It is one of the rare family-owned wineries that is still in the hands of the original family owners. The other winemaker is Brian Pruett. Sauvignon Blanc in Dry Creek Valley Dan Berger talks about when David Stare planted Sauvignon Blanc in Dry Creek Valley, he had an intuition that it would work, but nobody knew yet. Tim describes a lot of the varietals that they have planted. Visit Chigazola Merchants online to shop their unique selection of fine Italian wines. They have a 2022 Chardonnay from Marchelle, Greg La Follette's brand. After all these whites, they also have some Zinfandel. Dry Creek Vineyards claims credit for being the first winery to use the term "Old Vines" on the label. There are several old vineyards in the area that are also family-owned, which produce fruit that they use. These vineyards are field blends of Zinfandel with a scattering of other varieties. There are head-trained vines and are dry farmed. Dan detects a violet spice and bay leaf flavors. But the best part is the structure, which makes it ideal for food like pizza. The one they are tasting is a 2021.

Helix Exploration CEO Bo Sears joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news regarding the company's commercial helium discovery at the Darwin #1 well, part of the Rudyard Project in Montana. The well has confirmed significant helium production potential, marking a major milestone for the company. Darwin #1 was perforated across 280 feet, testing a combined flow from the Souris, Red River, and Dry Creek reservoir horizons. The discovery revealed high-grade helium at 1.1% concentration in a nitrogen mix, with commercial flow rates sustained at 2,750 Mcf/d (thousand cubic feet per day) of raw gas through a 40/64” choke. The Absolute Open Flow (AOF) is estimated to be up to 5,000 Mcf/d. According to Sears, the Rudyard field has the potential to support multiple production wells, each capable of generating pre-tax cash flow of approximately $4 million annually, based on a helium price of $500/Mcf. The company is set to fast-track low-cost production, leveraging the region's favorable gas composition and existing infrastructure, including power, roads, and rail. With two helium discoveries from two wells drilled in 2024 and additional drilling results pending, Helix Exploration is well-positioned to capitalize on its recent successes and expand its operations in the helium market. #proactiveinvestors #helixexplorationplc #aim #hex #HeLIXExploration #EnergyUpdate #HeliumMarket #HydrogenExploration #KlinkWell #NaturalGas #ChipManufacturing #ProactiveInterview#HeliumDiscovery #EnergyExploration #RudyardProject #MontanaHelium #BoSears #ProactiveNews #EnergyInfrastructure #NaturalResources #InvestmentUpdates #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

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During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Debbie Osborn, Event Manager for Wine Road about the 27th annual Wine and Food Affair, while sipping wine on the terrace at Trattore Farms. Wine Road is an association of wineries and lodgings in the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valleys of Northern Sonoma County. They host various events throughout the year to showcase these amazing AVAs. The next event is Winter WINEland, January 18-19, 2025 and tickets are on sale now. Coco and Michelle also chat with Mary Louise Bucher, owner and Master Miller at Trattore Farms, Craig Strehlow, Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Trattore, and Trattore Farms' GM, Joe Padilla. Explore their wines and olive oils at trattorefarms.com    ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.  

Modern Wisdom: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Dewayne Noel is a wrangler, cowboy, educator, and founder of Dry Creek Wrangler School. Hustle culture often tells us that working harder is the only way to succeed—grinding through 80-hour weeks on 4 hours of sleep per night. But what if the real solution isn't about working harder, but finding balance? What if true success lies in slowing down, savouring life, smoking a cigar on the porch occasionally and being fully present. How differently might we define success then? Expect to learn who Dry Creek Dewayne's is, his backstory and upbringing, how to un-harden yourself, how any person can overcome & control their anger, what Dewayne has learned from working with horses, the dangers of being out of balance in work & life, how to have a better relationship with the voice in your head, how to find the right partner & why men need to learn to treat women better, why bad fathers are partly to blame for the downfall of America's culture, what a day in the life of Dewayne's life is like and much more…. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Gift, 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom Get expert bloodwork analysis and bypass Function's 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a 20% discount on Nomatic's amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern Wisdom Key Takeaways Check out the episode pageRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgDewayne Noel is a wrangler, cowboy, educator, and founder of Dry Creek Wrangler School. Hustle culture often tells us that working harder is the only way to succeed—grinding through 80-hour weeks on 4 hours of sleep per night. But what if the real solution isn't about working harder, but finding balance? What if true success lies in slowing down, savouring life, smoking a cigar on the porch occasionally and being fully present. How differently might we define success then? Expect to learn who Dry Creek Dewayne's is, his backstory and upbringing, how to un-harden yourself, how any person can overcome & control their anger, what Dewayne has learned from working with horses, the dangers of being out of balance in work & life, how to have a better relationship with the voice in your head, how to find the right partner & why men need to learn to treat women better, why bad fathers are partly to blame for the downfall of America's culture, what a day in the life of Dewayne's life is like and much more…. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Gift, 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom Get expert bloodwork analysis and bypass Function's 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a 20% discount on Nomatic's amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zak Mir talks to David Minchin, Chairman Helix Exploration in the wake of the latest news from the helium exploration and development company focused on helium deposits within the ‘Montana Helium Fairway'. Helix has completed test work on the Amsden formation, one of three target zones at the Clink #1 well.  Amsden results at Ingomar & Flathead's incredible potential Plans to stimulate the Flathead & Charles formations Upcoming flow testing at Rudyard targeting commercial helium Listen here Rudyard Update Helix is currently mobilising equipment and crew to Rudyard project to commence testing on Darwin #1.  Testing is due to commence on 2 December 2024 with results to be published once sample assays are received from the laboratory.  Historic drilling has previously identified 0.9-1.3% helium and commercial flow rates from the Red River and Souris intervals.  Additionally, Helix will be testing the Dry Creek and intervals in the Upper Cambrian where wireline logging has identified gas effect, which offers the potential to significantly increase the size of the resource at Rudyard. Conclusion: A Promising Future Ahead Helix Exploration is navigating the complex landscape of helium exploration with a clear focus on sustainable growth and cash flow generation. Despite recent challenges, the company has several promising avenues to explore, particularly in the Flathead and Charles formations. The upcoming results from the Rudyard project could also serve as a catalyst for the company's growth. As the demand for helium continues to rise, Helix Exploration is well-positioned to leverage its assets and expertise in the industry. Investors and stakeholders alike will be watching closely as the company progresses in its exploration efforts and strives to unlock the potential of its helium resources.

Dewayne Noel is a wrangler, cowboy, educator, and founder of Dry Creek Wrangler School. Hustle culture often tells us that working harder is the only way to succeed—grinding through 80-hour weeks on 4 hours of sleep per night. But what if the real solution isn't about working harder, but finding balance? What if true success lies in slowing down, savouring life, smoking a cigar on the porch occasionally and being fully present. How differently might we define success then? Expect to learn who Dry Creek Dewayne's is, his backstory and upbringing, how to un-harden yourself, how any person can overcome & control their anger, what Dewayne has learned from working with horses, the dangers of being out of balance in work & life, how to have a better relationship with the voice in your head, how to find the right partner & why men need to learn to treat women better, why bad fathers are partly to blame for the downfall of America's culture, what a day in the life of Dewayne's life is like and much more…. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Gift, 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom Get expert bloodwork analysis and bypass Function's 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a 20% discount on Nomatic's amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silver47 Exploration Corp CEO Gary Thompson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce promising results from its 2024 drill program at the flagship Red Mountain Project in Alaska. CEO Gary Thompson joined Proactive to discuss findings from the first of six holes drilled this year, emphasizing the potential for high-grade infill drilling in the Dry Creek resource area. A total of 1,039 metres of drilling was completed across the Dry Creek, West Tundra Flats, and Kiwi prospects. Notably, drilling at Dry Creek uncovered several massive sulphide horizons within a 24.5-metre semi-massive mineralized section, yielding the highest gold grade interval ever recorded at the project. The mineralization remains open, signaling potential for further resource expansion. The Dry Creek Zone mineralization features multiple horizons of semi-massive to massive sulfides within the Totatlanika Schist, a geological formation known for hosting volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits. These mineralized horizons, which include the Fosters and Discovery lenses, span a central 1,400 metres of the Dry Creek North Horizon and are rich in silver, zinc, lead, gold, and copper sulfides. Drilling also revealed geological features such as growth faults near the Fosters lens, suggesting proximity to a VMS feeder zone—a potential source of significant mineralization. With true width intersections reaching up to 40 metres, the findings underscore the project's high-grade potential and its capacity for long-term development. Silver47 continues to advance exploration at Red Mountain, focusing on defining and expanding its resource base while targeting deeper mineralized zones. #proactiveinvestors #silver47explorstioncorp #tsxv #aga #SilverAndGold #AlaskaExploration #RedMountain #PolymetallicMining #ResourceDevelopment #ProactiveInvestors #GaryThompson #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

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Helix Exploration Chairman David Minchin joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the start of drilling at the Rudyard Project in Montana with the Darwin #1 well. This well aims to explore the stacked reservoir targets within the Souris, Red River, and Dry Creek intervals, where historical drilling has shown helium flow rates of up to 1.3% and estimated contingent resources of approximately 484,193 Mcf across the Souris and Red River intervals. Minchin confirmed that Helix is fully funded to support both the drilling and testing phases of Darwin #1 at Rudyard, running alongside extended well testing at Clink #1 on Ingomar Dome. Drilling is expected to take 2-3 weeks, followed by detailed wireline logging and extended flow tests. Helix plans to update investors on significant developments, including helium gas concentrations, wireline findings, initial flow tests, and extended well test results. #proactiveinvestors #helixexplorationplc #aim #hex #HeLIXExploration #EnergyUpdate #HeliumMarket #HydrogenExploration #KlinkWell #NaturalGas #ChipManufacturing #ProactiveInterview HeliumDiscovery #MontanaDrilling #RudyardProject #DavidMinchin #ProactiveInvestors #EnergyExploration #HeliumProduction #NaturalResources #Investing#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

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Recently Don Wallace and I met at agave In Healdsburg for some great food to pair with his wines. This is a feature with one of the great wines from Dry Creek vineyard! we will also feature the amazing family behind this great Mexican restaurant In healdsburg. Our wine? 2021 Heritage Vines Zinfandel. Winemaker Notes: To preserve the tradition and “heritage” of old Zinfandel vineyards, cuttings from a pre-Prohibition era vineyard were grafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock. Then, for several years we worked diligently to screen and propagate virus-free vines that would ultimately produce a crop. The 2021 Heritage Vines Zinfandel is delicious and wonderfully balanced. This vintage presents alluring aromatics of black cherry, boysenberry and plum with nuances of warm spices, mocha and white pepper. On the palate, brambly flavors of dark berries come forward. The wine is complex, with bright acidity complimented by deeper notes of cedar, fine leather and dark brown sugar. From start to finish, this remarkable wine offers refreshing acidity paired with excellent structure. At Agave Healdsburg, they draw from the artisanal customs and deepest cultures of Oaxaca. It's more than just food and drinks; it's a family tradition passed down through generations. Our Mole Negro, an exotic and incredibly fragrant creation made from over 20 secret ingredients, is a testament to this heritage. Executive Chef Octavio Diaz has mastered this recipe with the guidance and culinary expertise of his parents, ensuring the authenticity and depth of flavor in every bite. Mezcal, the smoky spirit of Oaxaca, is another thread woven into the fabric of our family history. Here at Agave Healdsburg, we craft a diverse range of premium cocktails that celebrate this ancestral beverage. Agriculture is a natural way of life for Don Wallace, the product of four generations of a hard-working California farming family. Don's interest in machinery took him away from the farm for fifteen years while he pursued a career in international construction. While he was on a project in Sonoma County in 1980, Don met Dry Creek Vineyard founder David Stare's daughter, Kim Stare, whom he married in 1982. With his father-in-law and wife in the wine business, Don's next move was a stint among the vines at Murphy-Goode Estate Winery to “test drive” his new family's industry. After one year, Don accepted his father-in-law's offer to manage ranch operations at Dry Creek Vineyard in 1990. Don's sphere of influence gradually grew to encompass every aspect of the business, including winery operations and sales, as well as vineyard development and acquisitions. Don took on the role of General Manager in 1999 and in April 2006, he was appointed President of Dry Creek Vineyard. In 2012, Don decided to take a well deserved sabbatical to pursue some outside interests as well as an extended list of honey do's at home! We have two great features first with Don Wallace and I discussing our feature wine.Then on to our food and wine feature!Please Click on the 2 links below to listen to our audio features1 Cheers! Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine . Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine .

In life, there are talkers and doers.  Of the doers, many of them have a characteristic known as “True Grit,” and today's podcast guests are in that category.Millie and Stacy Bradshaw own Dry Creek Livestock, and a few hours north of Salt Lake City, these two intrepid souls are building a place to call home on the windswept plains and low hills of Utah.  On their ranch you'll find a range of critters, including goats (for meat and milk), cattle (for beef), livestock guardian dogs (for the previous two) and - periodically – mountain lions (because apparently ranching is just too easy in Utah).   Millie and Stacy know more than the average farmer about the plant life that surrounds them, and they use that and their livestock in a way that works with nature to build something out of this lonely land.We hope you join us today for a talk with two modern-day pioneers (and a few comments from the always wonderful Tom Boyer), who are building a patch of land into a place to call home.  It's something right out of a western movie, but these are the real heroes – even without the star billing.Links:https://www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock/https://www.premier1supplies.com/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17505010/?ref_=ls_t_4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1883_(TV_series)https://www.nps.gov/state/ut/index.htmhttps://heyexplorer.com/29-things-utah-is-known-and-famous-for/https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/582124/how-did-sand-come-to-mean-courage-pluckhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065126/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2Support the Show.

Today we had the absolute pleasure of hanging out with our buddy, Rustin Morgan, from Dry Creek Outfitters. If you haven't heard of them, you're missing out. We kick off the show with Blaine introducing Rustin and we hear how Rustin got into hunting and how he started his business with a relentless work ethic. Then we get talking a little about how they've worked together and how Rustin got his first dog (a boykin!). Blaine spent a ton of time choosing a litter and training the right dog to make sure Rustin got the ideal truck buddy and guide dog and let me tell you, Guy is exactly that. We chat with Rustin about Guy's first hunting season and hear the good, the unexpected and his workout routine for the dog that includes a pool and dumbbells.... it'll make sense when you listen. It was great to speak with Rustin and talk business. It's always inspiring to spend time with driven people who share common interests like dogs, bird hunting, entrepreneurship and working hard. If you're interested in having one of the coolest hunts ever, then you should give Rustin a call. Cheers. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams Selyem winemaker Jeff Mangahas is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Jeff has been on CWC as recently as last February on this episode, and previously here in 2021 and before that, on this episode from 2018. Wine Country Radio GM Melissa Galliani has brought a bottle of Dry Creek Chenin Blanc. Dry Creek is a sponsor of the KRSH Backyard Concert Series and their Chenin Blanc is a popular favorite. “Really refreshing,” says Jeff. Williams Selyem has a rich history as one of the original Russian River Valley producers. Their first commercial release was in 1981. They have been making interesting, small-production wines in Russian River Valley and other nearby regions. Williams Selyem: Russian River Valley Pioneers Williams Selyem worked with the growers in Russian River Valley, such as the Rocchioli and Martinelli vineyards. They produce 52 different wines, in small lots. The are not easy to get so the way to buy them is through the website. Click the logo to visit Davis Bynum Wines. Jeff Mangahas joined Williams Selyem in 2011 and took over winemaking and viticulture in 2014. This year is his 24th vintage. They taste the 2022 Estate Chardonnay. They are also well-known for Pinot Noir and Zin. This Chardonnay is unique because it has 20 different Chardonnay clones all planted together in the field. It presents all the different flavors that are present in the different clones and it makes for a complex wine. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Rodney Strong for info on the 2024 Summer Concert series. Jeff's history as a winemaker started with his interest in science and biology. He majored in molecular and cellular biology at University of Washington. He was interested in research science and worked in cancer research. Wine was a hobby. He moved back east to Princeton University to work in the molecular biology department there. The change to wine as a profession was a romantic idea that he made happen by going to UC Davis for a Masters in Enology. Dan Berger would keep this wine for no more than 2 or 3 years to get it in the glass before the fruit flavors fade. Jeff tells about how they still use foot treading to press some grapes because there is no better method to get the results that he wants.

Hello Libration Nation! This week I am discussing From the Dust Returned with Harry Szabo. Harry is a writer and union organizer. Their books, What Big Teeth and We All Fall Down, explore bad queer representation. They live with their three cats in Richmond, Virginia.From the Dust Returned has such an Addams Family vibe, so for our drink I went with the red wine The Fugitive by C.A. Dry Creek because the picture on the label reminded me of cousin Itt.In this episodeFriendship of Charles Addams and Ray BradburyHarry's WebsiteMoby Dick CommentaryUnited Campus Workers of Virginia

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This week we hop into our ride and cruise the Historic Route 66 and check out some Ghost Towns, almost ghost towns and totally not ghost towns. In Part 1 of this series, we stop in California and check out the following locations: Bagdad, Calico, Chambless, Essex, Ludlow, Newberry Springs and Siberia. CREDITS & LINKS OPENING SONG: Courtesy of the amazing country legend, my friend, Bobby Mackey COVER PHOTO: Found on WikiMedia Commons TOP IMAGE: The abandoned Dry Creek service/gasoline station on National Old Trails Road (formerly U.S. Route 66) in Newberry Springs, California. A faded painted sign on the building front that appears to read “Italian and American Dishes” can be seen in the photograph. Originally built in 1951 as a diner ("Tony's Café") with railroad ties and plastered with stucco, it expanded into one of the Whiting Brothers' many roadside service stations (#45) until its closure after Route 66 was bypassed by Interstate 40. Amin Eshaiker Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 BOTTOM LEFT IMAGE: The original Ludlow Cafe located on National Old Trails Road (formerly known as U.S. Route 66) in Ludlow, California. The cafe opened in the 1940s and closed after Route 66 was bypassed by the newly built Interstate 40. The building was demolished in 2015. Thomas Shahan Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 BOTTOM RIGHT IMAGE: Hist. Route 66 near Amboy, California, USA Dietmar Rabich Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 PIXABAY: https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-mysterious-celesta-114064/ https://pixabay.com/music/electronic-scary-spooky-creepy-horror-ambient-dark-piano-cinematic-115052/ https://pixabay.com/music/beats-bewitched-121509/ https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-music-box-for-suspenseful-scenes-166461/ https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-western-165285/ https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-ghost-town-ballad-198998/ https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-ghost-town-166358/ https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-western-duel-165284/ https://pixabay.com/music/beats-ghost-money-city-173819/ https://pixabay.com/music/alternative-mexican-ghost-town-146146/ https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-western-acoustic-guitar-149685/

Episode 200 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery 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: Russian River Vineyards Papapietro Perry Moshin Vineyards Sonoma County Wine Growers Alexander Valley Vineyards The Wine List Wine Industry Network VinoTastr The Matheson Valette Gold Ridge Organic Farms Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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On this episode, we are joined by Austin Tx based singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, JM Stevens, to talk about his new album "Nowhere To Land" and much more... Music JM Stevens "Dry Creek" JM Stevens "Nowhere To Land" https://jmstevens.net/ Theme song "So Pretty" by The Charms Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Episode 198 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery 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 sourdough yourself - Mix crab meat with preserved Meyer lemon, some fresh chopped green garlic and blend it together with aioli if you want it cold, or drizzle some butter if you want a hot dish. -pile it high on the bread Links: https://www.wilsonwinery.com/ https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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Dewayne and Deanna Noel have been living the horse life for over 25 years, both as professionals and as private owners. Married for 32 years, the parents of 7 grown children and grandparents to 5 grandchildren, this aspect of life and experience cannot be separated from the reality of who they are and makes its way into the mix as well.We discuss his multi-generational heritage of wrangling, ranching, and cowboying. We discuss his faith and his view of today's culture of masculinity and the war against it. He is very transparent about the mistakes he made as a parent and the ways he's improved as a husband. Dewayne is clear about his spiritual foundation and the need for men to get back in that saddle as servant leaders in our homes.

This week we sit down with Cindy Bowling of Dry Creek Hatters, and talk about what it takes to be a custom hat maker.

Today's motivation is all about being more of a positive impact. Audio Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4QhdQXqTwI&t=39s Quote of the Day: “When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man.” ― Anthony Burgess If you enjoyed today's episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support via Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check Out My Business Adventures Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Upcoming Newsletter⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motiv8/support

Dennis McCarter Dennis McCarter, founder and winemaker of McCarter Cellars, joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country. To begin, Dennis talks about how he got started in wine, which happened when he joined his first wine club where they made some wine. He was born and raised in Santa Rosa and started making wine at home with five gallons of Barbera in his garage. Then he studied on his own and kept on making wine. Some of it was good enough to win some nice awards so he decided it was the time to go pro. 2022 is his inaugural vintage. They are working on getting a tasting room up and running. Dennis reminds us that there is a 15% discount at McCarter Cellars dot com, using the Promo Code "KRUSH" on the website, for the rest of this month. (That promo code is close to the name of Wine Country Radio's sister station KRSH, but with an extra U.) Before starting McCarter Cellars, Dennis worked in the insurance business but after the fires he wanted a change. He took some classes at Santa Rosa Junior College, worked in wineries and kept making wine. He went from being an intern at Vinify to a full-time cellar worker. Dan Berger later suggests that Dennis has shown us an ideal pathway to becoming a great winemaker and these wines show why that is. Girasole and Barra of Mendocino wines are available at Bottle Barn. Tasting Diversity, February 25 Dennis describes an event he is organizing with the Sonoma County Public Library Foundation. They raise money to build and rebuild libraries, "...like the one in Roseland." On February 25 they are doing an event called Tasting Diversity, a celebration of black leaders in the wine industry. There will be five guests and Jay Jackson will be the moderator. (He is an actor on Parks and Recreation.) They want to show that anybody from any background can have access to the wine business. The event is February 25, and starts at 3:00 to 5:00 pm, at Fog Crest Vineyard, 7606 Occidental Road in Sebastopol. For more information and the complete roster of guest speakers, visit the Events page on the Sonoma County Public Library Foundation website. McCarter Cellars Tastings They taste a 2021 Chardonnay first, called Tritone Cuvée, made by Greg La Follette. This is a blend of three lots, done with light oak. Steve describes it as "a little tart." It wouldn't go with rich food, but some kind of white fish or clams would work. Next they will taste the Sauvignon Blanc, then the Rosé. The Sauvignon Blanc comes from Rogers Vineyard in Dry Creek, in the cooler part of the AVA. The 2022 Pinot Noir has all the aromatics of the varietal. Dan notices raspberry, strawberry, a bit of blackberry. It is light and feathery, of the Burgundy style, that you don't often see in darker California Pinot Noirs. Dennis describes how he did it. It is 25% whole cluster. When there are stems, it can take away some color, and bring some other aromatics, like green peppercorns. Dan says, "this is succulent and delicious." The acidity is strong enough so chances are good that it will age well. Photo credits: Dennis McCarter, from https://www.mccartercellars.com/about. Bottles lineup by Vicario Productions.

Episode 192  Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery   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 and shallot in a little olive oil  Put whites in a mixer (beater attachment preferred) with some salt Grab an oven-safe ramekin and coat the inside with some cooking spray and a small sprinkle of flour Spoon about half the egg white into ramekin and make indentation that is big enough to hold egg yolk and tomato/shallot - scoop the tomato/shallot mixture into the indentation, then put egg yolks over the mixture, then the cheddar, then splash of cream/butter, then top with the remaining egg whites  Put in 400 degree oven for 12 minutes - serve with toast - you can make this on your own or get it at the Gables! Links:  https://drycreekkitchen.com/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/winelovewinetrail/ https://www.wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends/ Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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Yes it's that time of year!I love it! Today we have a great new feature with Don Wallace and plenty of single vineyard Zinfandels really and opened.First let's look at their website,and the tasting notes on our featured Zinfandels from Dry Creek Vineyard. 2020 Wallace Ranch Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Winemaker Notes: Our Wallace Ranch Zinfandel is a shining example of the preservation of iconic old vine Zinfandel. This incredible vineyard is on the home property of Proprietors Kim and Don Wallace, and it was the first to be planted using the Heritage Clone in 1994. To develop this clone, we grafted budwood from a pre-Prohibition vineyard onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock in our estate Wallace Ranch vineyard, forever preserving the heritage of the old vines and crafting a "young vine" wine with "old vine" characteristics. Initially, the aromas express fruit-forward tones of black cherry, blackberry and raspberry. In the background, subtle notes of coriander, white pepper and cumin emerge after several minutes of airing. On the palate, flavors of cranberry and boysenberry pie mix with soft undertones of cardamom, nutmeg and mocha. The wine is supple with tremendous complexity and symmetry between fruit, alcohol, tannin and acid. yes I did say three.....our second wine today is 2020 Vogensen Ranch Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Winemaker Notes: Rising more than 800 feet off the valley floor, Vogensen Ranch is located on the back of Bradford Mountain and is one of the more extreme growing sites in all of Dry Creek Valley. We have isolated a steeply sloped, well-draining area of the vineyard called “Barn Block” to create this bottling for our single vineyard series. The undulating nature of the terrain and east-facing sun exposure provide grapes that are beautifully ripened and lead to a wine that is silky, textured and well-balanced. Aromas of blueberry, blackberry and black cherry jump from the glass and intermix with spicy nuances of nutmeg, cinnamon and white pepper. Juicy, rich dark flavors of brambleberries and plum come forward, combined with deeper notes of black pepper and marzipan. The silky, seamless tannins flesh out the vibrant finish of black and white pepper, all framed by refreshing acidity and superb roundness. Tasting these wines reminds me ...I like to eat!!... Our third wine today is 2020 Farmhouse Vineyard Zinfandel Russian River Valley Winemaker Notes: This delicious bottling is the sixth vintage of Zinfandel produced from our Farmhouse Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. The vines in our Farmhouse Vineyard were among the first to be planted using the Heritage budwood concept to preserve the heritage of iconic old vine Zinfandel vineyards! Cuttings from a pre-Prohibition era vineyard were grafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock to create a “young vine” wine with “old vine” Zinfandel characteristics. Initially, the aromas show fruit-forward tones of black and red cherries, cranberry and blackberry. Subtle notes of mocha, rose and earthy nuances come forward after several minutes of airing. On the palate, flavors of plum and strawberry mix with soft undertones of coriander, toffee, toasty cedar and roasted almonds. The wine is supple with tremendous complexity and silky tannins. The finish is pure with a slight spiciness and refined elegance. The stage is set! Please click on the link,at the bottom of this feature.please enjoy this great new audio feature with Don Wallace.all music is my original music...performed by...Yours truly.Enjoy.Cheers! Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine .

We have two perfect wines for your holiday feast!Are you ready. First the 2020 Spencer's Hill Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley Winemaker Notes: The Petite Sirah varietal has traditionally played an important role in producing our world-class Zinfandel wines. In certain vintages, we decide to bottle a small amount of Petite Sirah to more fully express this incredible variety. From the first moments of airing, this Petite Sirah exudes aromas of blackberry and ripe plum with nuances of nutmeg, coriander and fine leather. The palate is defined by flavors of black cherry, white pepper. cinnamon and mocha. The tannins are firm, but well integrated with a long and lingering finish. Notes of pie crust and dried herbs emerge along a deep and rich mouthfeel filled with supple tannins and a smooth texture. This wine is a huge and beautiful wine,and moved straight to the top of my favorite wines! Until we opened the 2020 Historic Blocks Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Winemaker Notes: Our Historic Blocks Zinfandel is a tribute to the legacy vineyards of Dry Creek Valley and our family winery's enduring commitment to preserve the extraordinary heritage of Zinfandel. Located primarily along the eastern bench of the valley, specific blocks of old vine Zinfandel were selected as the backbone of this robust and luxurious wine. These century-old, gnarled vines are still tended to by hand, preserving this beloved tradition and living testament to the remarkable history of our home appellation. This vintage presents inviting aromatics of boysenberry, blackberry and plum with notes of orange peel, baking spice and toasty cedar. On the palate, layers of black cherry, cranberry and raspberry come forward with nuances of coriander, whit pepper, mocha and rose petal. The wine is full-bodied, with deep richness and impeccable balance. Its tannins are slightly firm and lend a plush mouthfeel. Both wines will be on the table for my next birthday the day after Christmas! Don wallace will tell us more about these wines,and we have agreat audio feature which you can access by clicking on the link below. Please join us!AND Happy holidays! Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine .

I recently traveled into the Dry Creek Valley and sat down with Don Wallace,at Dry Creek Vineyard. We did new features on some of the amazing red wines. Today we have three wines .We will start with the Pinot Noir. Winemaker Notes: The Russian River Valley is perhaps the finest region for growing world-class Pinot Noir in all of California. The coastal climate is ideal with daily heating and cooling cycles that create the perfect conditions to cultivate this delicate grape. We produce just a small amount of Pinot Noir, hand selecting the most optimal fruit from our vineyard. Aged in small French oak barrels, this beautiful wine displays pure varietal characteristics and earthy nuances, true to the terroir of the Russian River Valley appellation. This 2021 vintage displays wonderful aromatics of black cherry, blueberry and rhubarb. Several more minutes of airing reveal notes of black tea, rose and cocoa. On the palate, flavors of raspberry and cranberry integrate with hints of baking spices, orange peel and toasty cedar. The tannins are fine with a delicate mouthfeel and beautiful complexity. This delicious Pinot Noir is flavorful and balanced with naturally high acidity and a long lingering finish. We also opened the beautiful Merlot. Winemaker Notes: We have crafted this classic Bordeaux varietal since 1974. Our first vintage of Merlot was released in 1974, and we have produced this classic Bordeaux varietal ever since. In fact, the Dry Creek Vineyard 1991 Reserve Merlot won the prestigious “Grand Prix d'Honneur” at the 1995 Challenge International Du Vin in Bordeaux, France — much to the surprise of the French! This delicious varietal adds bright aromatics and a velvety mouthfeel as a blending component for our Bordeaux program, but it is outstanding as the dominant varietal as well. In our 2019 vintage, aromas of black cherry, plum and black currant immediately fill the senses. A few more moments reveal notes of nutmeg, cocoa and black and white pepper. The palate is full of wonderful complexity, combining flavors of blackberry and boysenberry. This wine features deep undertones of coriander, bay leaf and mocha with a bright finish and silky tannins. This beautiful wine has excellent structure and balance with a lush, round quality that lingers. these are the tasting notes from their great website. today we will feature a third wine. 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon "Iron Slopes" Dry Creek Valley Winemaker Notes: This high-elevation Cabernet Sauvignon was inspired by our decades of working with Bordeaux varietals planted in the different districts and vineyards within Dry Creek Valley. This exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon showcases some of the more extreme growing sites that lie on the western hillsides of Dry Creek Valley. The undulating nature of the terrain provides grapes that are beautifully ripened and lead to a wine that is silky, textured and complex. Juicy aromas of plum and blueberry come forward initially. Additional airing reveals notes of cedar, cinnamon, thyme and coriander. The palate is bold and luxurious with luscious yet earthy flavors of black cherry, fine leather, mocha and white truffle. The finish lingers with notes of white pepper, caramel and oregano. Chewy tannins frame this full-bodied and rich expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. We have two new audio features.Please click on the link at the bottom of this feature,and join Don Wallace and i as we discuss these incredible wines. In the up coming weeks we will have many new audio features with this world class winery and Don Wallace. Cheers!! Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine . Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine .

Ever wondered how we might transform the world if we focused more on others and less on ourselves? Join me, Rick, creator of the Warriors Way mindset, and my insightful guest, Dewayne Noel, as we discuss the profound shift that can happen when we rethink our priorities. We'll explore the delicate dance of hard work, honesty, and kindness, and challenge the notion that success only comes from self-seeking endeavors.Brace yourself for a compelling conversation that delves into the raw realities of life, fear, failure, and faith. Together, we'll unravel the complexities of personal growth and relationships, and the mysterious balance between risk and caution. Dewayne shares his experiences with faith and fatherhood, and reveals how serving others and self-forgiveness led him to find his true purpose. We also tackle the issue of forgiveness and the crucial role of honesty in our journey to personal growth.Finally, immerse yourself in our discussion about the balance of masculine and feminine energies, individual choices, and the value of simplicity. Dewayne, a passionate horseman, explains how his love for horses inspired him to establish Dry Creek Wranglers. Discover how his approach to teaching horsemanship and allowing individuals to make their own choices has transformed lives. So, are you ready to challenge your perspectives, embrace new ideas, and embark on a journey of transformation? Tune in and let's navigate these intriguing topics together.Connect Dewayne Noel HERE! Click the HERE to choose your path! Click HERE to choose your path! Support the showBook a one-on-one with Rick YeeClick HERE to schedule a free 30-minute consultation if you'd like support to take the right step towards the great life you deserve.⭐Thank you for listening to our podcast! We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to give us a 5-star review. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you high-quality content. Thank you!For more information on The Warrior's Way program, and upcoming events click here

You've seen him all over social media - a fatherly voice for a generation of young men that are craving wisdom, truth, self-confidence, and stoicism. We sit down with the "Philosopher Cowboy" himself, Mr. Dewayne Noel, to understand what makes him tick and why his words seem to be resonating so deeply with America's young men.Saddle up and strap in as we discuss wrangling, horsemanship, manliness, family, politics, God, religion, and more.Thank you to the Noel family and friends for being such wonderful hosts to us wandering mid-westerners, and for teaching us so much! These people are the real deal, friends - kind, caring, hard-working and wholesome.If you haven't yet, go subscribe to Dewayne's channels, follow him on socials, and sign up for classes at the Dry Creek Wrangler School:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DryCreekWranglerSchool/videosInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drycreekdewayneDry Creek Wrangler School - https://drycreekwranglers.com/And check out the promo video we shot for Dry Creek Wrangler School while we were out there! https://youtu.be/XPfgapo6iak?si=iJoZeSUmhYktkDxVAlso, get ready for a bunch of great additional content resulting from this trip. We rode horses, visited Yellowstone National Park, bought western-wear at the world-famous King's Saddlery, stopped by Mount Rushmore, and more. Keep an eye out for all of it on this and our other channels:Chasing Mountains Media - https://www.youtube.com/@UCjY77w9XOTAKSZw-Yp8d_PA Chasing Mountains Clips - https://www.youtube.com/@UCwXVDdk3ZOdNSI6TMGXxH1w The Chasing Mountains PodcastDave Rumer / Jacob ColganThe thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2023.

Episode 187  Renae Perry from Papapietro Perry Sponsored by: Russian River Family Vineyards We were joined in the studio today by Renae Perry from Papapietro Perry Winery in Dry Creek - and her lovely wine! Come along as we chat about awesome restaurants, different events held both in person and virtually by Papapietro Perry, and hear about their amazing Wine Club Member cruise! Pickleball skills may be required to join.  Wine of the Day: 2020 Pinot from Russian River Valley  - 100 point winner from Sunset Magazine! Congratulations! Fast Five: Rebecca Germolus Rebecca's Top Appetizer! -Deli turkey -Deli ham -cream cheese (sub chèvre) -Pesto (sub zook) Spread the cheese on the meats, roll them up, and your guests will think you have a chef on hand! Links:  Papapietro Perry Wine & Food Affair Russian River Family Vineyards Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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recently Don Wallace and I enjoyed four courses at the Matheson in Healdsburg. It's always a great time when Don Wallace and I get together. We have 4 wines and 4 courses to share with you today. First let's look at the tasting notes and the great websites of Dry Creek Vineyard and The Matheson. Open Tuesday through Sunday at 5:00 PM. Bar Open at 4pm. A Love Letter to Sonoma County Our menu is a modern ode to Healdsburg's micro-seasonal ingredients, exploring the possibilities of a locally foraged fungi from a secret stand on the slopes of rolling forest, or the range of a Purple Heart tomato cultivated from a farm within walking distance to the restaurant. For Chef Nate Davis and team, finding the limitlessness in the specific moment is a play of craft and passion. The downstairs bar menu is a culmination of both classic cocktails and their modern twists. The back bar is made of suspended cold steel and is stocked with sought-after brown spirits and other rarities. The Matheson's sake cellar, includes a range of the major styles of sake, listed on our digital wine list. The Wine Wall features 88 wines on tap, allowing curious drinkers splashes of multiple selections without over-commitment, or those who know what they like a half or full glass. “We are able to share pours of the most extraordinary wines, often hard to find and when found, only by the bottle,” said Beverage Director Jon McCarthy. Design your own flight of fancy, exploring a region, a varietal, a vintage, or a hunch. No reservations necessary, stop by before or after your dining experience - or on your exploration of the Healdsburg Square. We have opened four great wines from Dry Creek Vineyard . Winemaker Notes: For over 50 years, Dry Creek Vineyard has been a leader in Sauvignon Blanc in California. Winery founder David S. Stare was the first person to plant the Sauvignon Blanc varietal in the Dry Creek Valley in our DCV3 Vineyard, against the advice of many viticultural experts. Many years later, Sauvignon Blanc is now the most widely planted white variety in the Dry Creek Valley! With 16 acres under vine, our DCV3 Vineyard is the backbone of our Sauvignon Blanc program. Our 2022 vintage of DCV3 Sauvignon Blanc displays intense aromas of lemon, lime, grapefruit and passion fruit. After a few more minutes of airing, softer herbal nuances of jasmine, thyme and chamomile come forward. The palate is bursting with vibrant flavors of Meyer lemon and nectarine with striking hints of cucumber, jalapeño and white pepper. The bright acidity of this crisp and refreshing wine is preserved by stainless steel fermentation. Enjoy this lively wine now in its youth, or age for a few years if desired. 2020 Farmhouse Vineyard Zinfandel Russian River Valley Winemaker Notes: This delicious bottling is the sixth vintage of Zinfandel produced from our Farmhouse Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. The vines in our Farmhouse Vineyard were among the first to be planted using the Heritage budwood concept to preserve the heritage of iconic old vine Zinfandel vineyards! Cuttings from a pre-Prohibition era vineyard were grafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock to create a “young vine” wine with “old vine” Zinfandel characteristics. Initially, the aromas show fruit-forward tones of black and red cherries, cranberry and blackberry. Subtle notes of mocha, rose and earthy nuances come forward after several minutes of airing. On the palate, flavors of plum and strawberry mix with soft undertones of coriander, toffee, toasty cedar and roasted almonds. The wine is supple with tremendous complexity and silky tannins. The finish is pure with a slight spiciness and refined elegance. 2019 Merlot Dry Creek Valley 90 Points – Wine & Spirits 92 Points – Wine & Spirits Winemaker Notes: We have crafted this classic Bordeaux varietal since 1974. Our first vintage of Merlot was released in 1974, and we have produced this classic Bordeaux varietal ever since. In fact, the Dry Creek Vineyard 1991 Reserve Merlot won the prestigious “Grand Prix d'Honneur” at the 1995 Challenge International Du Vin in Bordeaux, France — much to the surprise of the French! This delicious varietal adds bright aromatics and a velvety mouthfeel as a blending component for our Bordeaux program, but it is outstanding as the dominant varietal as well. In our 2019 vintage, aromas of black cherry, plum and black currant immediately fill the senses. A few more moments reveal notes of nutmeg, cocoa and black and white pepper. The palate is full of wonderful complexity, combining flavors of blackberry and boysenberry. This wine features deep undertones of coriander, bay leaf and mocha with a bright finish and silky tannins. This beautiful wine has excellent structure and balance with a lush, round quality that lingers. 2018 Meritage "Alluvial Gap" Dry Creek Valley Winemaker Notes: This exquisite Meritage was inspired by almost five decades of working with Bordeaux varietals planted in the different districts and vineyards of Dry Creek Valley. This experience provided us with knowledge of which properties grow the best fruit our region can offer. This delicious blend features fruit from specific vineyard sites within the Lytton Springs district of Dry Creek Valley, including our iconic Endeavour Vineyard. The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with three additional Bordeaux varietals for complexity and depth. At first swirl, the wine displays powerful aromas of black currant, plum sauce and cranberry. Several more minutes reveal hints of clove, sage and chai. The palate is full and rich with flavors of black cherry, black currant and blueberry pie, with notes of fine leather, dried herbs de Provence and toasty oak. The tannins are firm yet supple, with a round, plush texture and a rich, lingering finish. We have four features to share. Please click on the links below and joinus as we play the audio for these great features. Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine . Now onto our second feature. Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine . please click on the next link and join us. Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine . We are still hungry,join us! cheers! Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine .

Kyle and Katina Connaughton are the husband/wife duo behind 3 Michelin Star “SingleThread Farm-Restaurant-Inn,” in Healdsburg, CA. Kyle is the Head Chef and has worked for some of the biggest culinary names around the world from Japan to England to the US. He is professor emeritus at The Culinary Institute of America, and co-published the book Donabe: Classic and Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking. Katina is the Head Farmer of SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek's 24 acre property, which includes greenhouses, heirloom orchards, bee hives, a foraging program and floral design department. Everything Katina grows is used daily in Kyle's kitchen.Both Kyle and Katina have ingrained the notion of giving back to the community through much of what they do and who they are. They discuss a number of organizations including Sonoma Family Meal, The Skatepark Project, Chill Foundation, Corazón Healdsburg, Russian Riverkeeper, and more. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Kyle and Katina Connaughton. This season is brought to you by Fords Gin, a gin created to cocktail.Check out our #BtPlatePodcast Merch at www.BeyondthePlateMerch.com Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and TwitterFollow Kappy on Instagram and Twitter

There had been reports of gold in the Rocky Mountains since the time of the Conquistadors. John Ralston had found a little in Arvada in 1849. But no one had gotten rich. William Green Russell and some other successful Georgia miners decided to come to the Rocky Mountains and find lots of gold. They left Georgia on February 17, 1858, and after four months on the road, they got to the banks of Cherry Creek on June 24. They came following the Santa Fe Trail to the Cherokee Trail. On July 3rd, most gave up and returned home. Thirteen remained. These people were convinced gold was here and were determined to find it. A few weeks later, James Pierce, Russell's cousin, found about $400 worth of gold at the mouth of Little Dry Creek in Englewood. On the last day of July, a whisky trader and complete stranger, John Cantrell, a former California 49er himself, rode into the Dry Creek camp and not only visited for a week but, upon his departure to Kansas City, took a bag of Jim Pierce's gold-bearing gravel and dirt with him. Arriving in Kansas City with his pouch of pay dirt, Cantrell had it assayed and the value attested. On August 26, the Kansas City Journal of Commerce headlines of August 26, 1858, stated:  Gold in Kansas Territory!! The Pike's Peak Mines! First Arrival of Gold Dust at Kansas City!!!" Wild West Podcast proudly presents Gold & The Overland Trail, excerpts from Rush to the Rockies, 1859, by Anges Wright Spring.Support the showCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books

Grab yourself a cup of coffee and join us for a heartwarming chat with Deanna, AKA "Momma," from Dry Creek Wrangler School. She's one amazing lady who wears many hats, just like most moms do. Get ready to hear her incredible birth stories—7 in total, including 1 hospital birth, 6 home births, and even a set of twins!We'll be diving into all things motherhood, discussing the importance of connection, finding your tribe, and figuring out that delicate balance between "Having Grit and Giving Grace." Trust us, it's gonna be an uplifting and inspiring conversation. We're grateful you're here.So, come on over and join us. We can't wait to have you with us!Connect with Deanna "Momma" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drycreek_momma/Website: https://drycreekwranglers.comFor more fun content you can also find us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthesun...Aileeah: https://www.instagram.com/aileeahcolgan/Irene: https://www.instagram.com/ireneloveta/

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We apologize — the previously uploaded Chapter 11 has an audio glitch. It's now been corrected. To make sure everyone can access the corrected audio, we are uploading it again, here.  Spurred by drought, the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service accelerates a plan to restore winter-run Chinook salmon to the McCloud River. Chief Caleen Sisk weighs whether to collaborate with federal officials. Salmon spotted on Dry Creek for the first time in 30 years are celebrated as an answer to the Winnemem Wintu's Run4Salmon prayer.

Spurred by drought, the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service accelerates a plan to restore winter-run Chinook salmon to the McCloud River. Chief Caleen Sisk weighs whether to collaborate with federal officials. Salmon spotted on Dry Creek for the first time in 30 years are celebrated as an answer to the Winnemem Wintu's Run4Salmon prayer.

Map: Sonoma County AVAs. Sonoma County Winegrowers  Over the last 12 years we've done so much on Sonoma but I realized that we've never done a podcast outlining the areas of Sonoma to give form to this wine paradise that has 18 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) and covers more than a million acres of land (405,000 ha) of which more than 60,000 acres are planted to grapes.   Sonoma is still full of small, family-owned vineyards. It's estimated that at least 85% of Sonoma County's vineyards are family owned and operated and 80% of vineyards are less than 100 acres (40% are less than 20 acres). The Sonoma landscape incorporates coastal ranges, valleys, mountains, flats, benchlands, and innumerable soils and microclimates, including a multitude of producers with different styles and ideas of what to grow.     In this show, we try to compartmentalize the areas of Sonoma, to help you figure out the big areas and their specialties.   Here are the show notes: We start with generalities… Climate: There are sunny days and almost no rain from May through September with most areas cooler near the coast and warmer inland. The Pacific Ocean/Petaluma Gap and San Pablo Bay serve as cooling influences for the western and southern regions of Sonoma County Land: Elevations and slopes slow ripening, provide poor soils with excellent drainage, and create complex wines. Wines from valley floors are simpler. Matching grape to site is important given soil, elevation, and climate diversity. Grapes: Everyone grows everything! You'll find dozens of varieties growing in Sonoma. Moon Mountain AVA, Sonoma. Credit: Sonoma County Winegrowers  Most of the show is spent detailing the valleys. Here is the quick and dirty on each area:   Sonoma Valley Sonoma Valley AVA: Centers on the Sonoma Valley in the southeastern part of the county. It gets cool air from the San Pablo Bay in the south, and protection from the cool influence of the Pacific in the west from Sonoma Mountain. There are dozens of different soils from very fertile on the valley floor, to well-drained and poor on the hills and mountains   Sonoma Valley has 4 AVAs within it: Moon Mountain, Sonoma Mountain, Bennett Valley, Carneros Moon Mountain District AVA is on the steep western slope of the Mayacamas Mountains. It has the famed Monte Rosso vineyard and specializes in Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sonoma Mountain AVA is at high altitude, with steep vineyards on eastern exposures. The vineyards rise above the fog line, allowing grapes to ripen more fully in the sunlight. Basalt soils make good Cabernet Sauvignon. Other grapes are: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel   Bennett Valley AVA is Sonoma Valley's smallest AVA. It's a series of small vineyards in the slopes, hills, and ridges between Taylor Mountain, Sonoma Mountain, and Bennett Peak. In the moderately cool climate, with a long hang time, Rhône varieties do well as does Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and grapes like Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier with acidity. Pinot Noir acreage is increasing.   Los Carneros AVA straddles Napa and Sonoma counties. It hugs the San Pablo Bay, and is one of the coolest AVAs in the area, with moderately cool and windy days and early morning fog. The soil is compressed clay and very consistent, this and the weather limits vigor. Chardonnay is 50%, Pinot 43%. Merlot makes excellent wine on the clay soils. Bennett Valley AVA, Sonoma. Credit: Sonoma County Winegrowers  Town to stay in if visiting the area: Sonoma   ** Sonoma Valley is a discrete part of the larger Sonoma County. When producers use a general AVA for grapes from a combined region, it's Sonoma County. _____________________________________________  COASTAL APPELLATIONS (mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir areas)   Sonoma Coast AVA: Goes from the San Pablo Bay to the border of Mendocino County in the north. This appellation is too large to have meaning – it can be cold and rugged near the coast or warm and sheltered inland, producing very different styles of wine. The expectation is that the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that have the “Sonoma Coast” label are actually from coastal vineyards, but that's not true. We tell the story of how this AVA got to be so muddled and then talk about the 3 AVAs that were set up to rectify the issue:   Petaluma Gap AVA: 25 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the AVA runs from the Pacific Coast at Bodega Bay, southeast to San Pablo Bay, and has a mild Mediterranean climate. The defining feature is the wind gap in the coastal range, which funnels in cool coastal marine air bringing fog and cool afternoon breezes. The cool climate lower yields and help Pinot Noir (75% of plantings), Chardonnay and Syrah the grapes retain acidity. The West Sonoma Coast AVA (got it in 2022): Stretches from the Mendocino County border to the northern coastal border of the Petaluma Gap AVA. The area includes ONLY areas where coastal influence reaches – it is remote with cooler marine temperatures and much fog at elevation. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the main grapes. Fort Ross-Seaview AVA: Located on the outskirts of the Pacific Ocean, with major coastal influence, and high elevation, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have excellent acidity.   Towns to stay in: Petaluma, Jenner, Bodega Bay West Sonoma Coast AVA,  Sonoma. Credit: Sonoma County Winegrowers    _____________________________________  RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY AVA (Pinot Noir, but Rhône and Italian varietals are great too in certain regions)   Russian River Valley AVA is known for Pinot Noir. The constant cooling fog from the Pacific Ocean, coming from the Petaluma Wind Gap creates big diurnal swings, so grapes have a long growing season to develop flavor in the western part of the AVA.   The reality is that the Russian River Valley encompasses warm and cool areas. There are 5 Neighborhoods within Russian River Valley, which are used to discuss the cooler places that are more suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (Laguna Ridge, Sebastapol Hills, parts of the Middle Reach) and those that are suited to warmer climate grapes like Rhône varieties, Zinfandel, and Italian varieties (parts of the Middle Reach, Santa Rosa Plains, Eastern Hills)   Green Valley of Russian River Valley SUB AVA of Russian River is in the southwestern part of the Russian River Valley, surrounded by Sebastopol, Forestville and Occidental. It is very cool, foggy, with heavy coastal influences and produces acidic, less extracted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines on its Goldridge (yellow, sandy) soil     Chalk Hill AVA is in the northeast part of Russian River Valley and has less marine influence and fog. It has rocky, chalk soils so they do grow Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, but they also grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.   Town to stay in: Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, or Windsor    _______________________________________ DRY CREEK VALLEY AVA (Zinfandel central)   Dry Creek is the easiest valley to visit (2 roads, 5 stop signs!) and probably the easiest to understand. It is known for exceptional Zinfandel. It's in northern Sonoma County, 20 miles/32 km east of the Pacific Ocean. The Coastal Range blocks a lot of the cooler air from flooding the Dry Creek, giving it hotter days and slimmer diurnal swings at night. The vineyards lie on hillsides, benchlands, and the valley floor at different elevations and on different soils – from loam to clay to gravel. Zinfandel is 30% of plantings and is more elegant, and “old school” (especially from producers like Nalle or Peterson – friends of the pod!). The flavors are less like black fruit and more like raspberry, pomegranate with acidity and moderate alcohol. Other varieties grown are: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay very good Italian and Rhone Varieties, Bordeaux varieties grown too     Rockpile (Dry-Creek Adjacent, great Zin!): On the northern part of Dry Creek Valley, at high elevations beyond the fog, the AVA is great for rich, dense reds – Zin especially is famed (Bruliam does a great job and a friend of the show!)   Town to stay in: Healdsburg or Windsor   Dry Creek AVA, Sonoma. Credit: Sonoma County Winegrowers    _______________________________________   ALEXANDER VALLEY (known for Cabernet Sauvignon) Alexander Valley AVA: In northeastern Sonoma County, north of Healdsburg, the Russian River flows through h the Alexander Valley. It gets some cool marine air from the Pacific Ocean, and wind can cool mornings and evenings. Daytime heat spikes will ripen the grapes, but the cool wind will preserve the acidity in the classic Cabernet Sauvignon, which is so coveted, that many Napa wineries grow Cab here for top cuvees.     Pine Mountain – Cloverdale Peak (Alexander Valley adjacent) AVA: This small area overlaps the northernmost portions of the Alexander Valley AVA. It is steep with high elevations and grows a number of grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon.   Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma. Credit: Sonoma County Winegrowers    _______________________________________ Less visit-able places (yes, I know that's not a word)…   Knights Valley AVA is right next to Mount St. Helena, and has well-drained soils, but very warm temperatures with no Pacific or San Pablo Bay influence. Elevation is the only cooling factor in this area that has volcanic and alluvial gravel and focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon (2/3 of plantings) and other Bordeaux varietals. Kendall Jackson owns most of Knights Valley.     Northern Sonoma AVA: Too huge for any meaning – most producers use Sonoma County AVA. It includes Chalk Hill, Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, and most of Green Valley.     Fountaingrove AVA (2015) – mostly growers, few wineries. Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietals, some Rhône varietals – Syrah, Viognier, Petite Sirah plus smatterings of everything. It's too hot for Pinot and Chard except in a few key north-facing sites   So much to explore! Sonoma is a place you can need get enough of, but hopefully this episode gives some form to exactly what you want to do when you finally make it out there!    Some of my favorite people mentioned: @sonomawineguy on Twitter and other Social Media, Nalle Winery, Crux Winery, Bruliam Winery, Keller Estate, Inman Family, Kieran Robinson Wines, Truchard Winery, (and I forgot to mention...Longboard Vineyards in Russian River!).   _______________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors:   I could not be happier to announce my partnership with Wine Access, once again. Wines Access is my go-to source for the best selection of interesting wines you can't find locally. Every box you get from Wine Access is meticulous -- tasting notes with food and wine pairing, serving temperature suggestions, and perfectly stored wine. It's no wonder that Wine Access was rated the best wine club by New York Times Wirecutter and is the official partner and wine provider of The MICHELIN Guide. Check out my favorite wines on the page at www.wineaccess.com/normal, sign up for their daily emails, and join one of their wine clubs...AND get 10% your first order!   If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please consider virtually buying us some bottles by becoming a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes   Sources for this show: https://sonomawinegrape.org/scw/sonoma-county-territory/ www.sonomavalleywine.com https://petalumagap.com/ russianrivervalley.org www.wdcv.com www.greenvalley-russianriver.com www.bvgg.org www.carneros.com www.alexandervalley.org