ROCKnVINO sharing everything wine and music related. They’re more connected than you’d think!
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
On this special 50th episode of Rock'N Vino we sit down with acclaimed Sonoma County Winemaker Jesse Katz. Even being a young winemaker, Jesse has an expansive background at Lancaster, Robert Foley, Screaming Eagle, and has studied wine across the world. His current labels include Aperture Cellars and Devil Proof Vineyards. Jesse has the distinction of being the youngest (and only) winemaker ever to make the Forbes 30 Under 30, his wine set the world record for highest selling price at auction, and even made the wine for Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel's wedding.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
On this episode of Rock'N Vino Coco and Mike are joined by their friends to recap their experience at 3 Michelin Rated Restaurant, Singlethread in Healdsburg! We were so grateful to have won this prize in a raffle at Harvest Card's inaugural Uncorked event.
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
On today's RnV episode we chat with Gio Balistreri, co-founder and winemaker at Russian River Vineyards in Forestville. We chat about how Gio got started in the wine business, the history of Russian River Vineyards dating all the way back to the early 1800s, their on-site culinary gardens, pizza and wine Sundays and of course what he listens to while making wine.
If you've never visited Russian River Vineyards this holiday weekend is a great time to check it out with their Summer Celebration event happening both Saturday (sold out) and Sunday! Get your tickets here: https://www.russianrivervineyards.com/summercelebration
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
From bartender to winemaker, Jesse Inman is looking to change the perceptions of drinking wine. Inman created Lucky Rock Wine Co.with the goal of making wine more accessible in the mold of craft beer. Jesse joins us on this week's RnV to talk about his journey to becoming a winemaker!
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
On today's episode of Rock'n Vino we sat down with Tarpon Cellars winemaker, Jeremy Carter and Chef Quentin Garcia about partnering up for First Waltz... what is set to be an amazing evening pairing Tarpon Cellars and Banjo Wine Co. wine to the music of Futurebirds with dishes prepared by Chef Quentin Garcia at the Blue Note in Napa. It is sure to be an epic and unforgettable evening. We chat with Jeremy about how he made his idea become a reality and how all the individual pieces came together.
The event is being hosted at the Blue Note in Napa on Sunday, June 30th.
If you're interested in attending, please visit their website here.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
On today's episode we sat down with Lorraine Barber, co-owner of Barber Cellars and Barber Lee Spirits and... founder of Petaluma Drinks! an amazing event happening June 15th and 16th in Petaluma, California showcasing all of Petaluma's craft alcohol producers. Plan your weekend route to hit as many of the amazing breweries, wineries, distilleries and spirit makers Petaluma has to offer. Get your tickets to Petaluma Drinks! at https://petalumadrinks.com/.
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
On this episode of Rock'N Vino, we celebrate a milestone... this is our one year anniversary of regular weekly podcasts! Also, we chat about all things BottleRock 2019! The amazing performances, the great food, some drama and some helpful tips.
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
On this episode of Rock'N Vino we sit down with Nolan Gasser - he's a critically acclaimed musician, musicologist, the architect of Pandora's Music Genome project and author of the recently released book Why You Like It; The Science & Culture of Musical Taste. We chat with Nolan about his love of music, the science behind matching what some would believe are unrelated songs together, his love of wine, and of course his new book!
Find out more about Why You Like It at whyyoulikeit.com
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell found a variety of new passions in recent months. As bassist of one of the most successful rock bands of all time and one of defining bands of the millennial generation, Linkin Park, Farrell has traveled across the globe playing some of the biggest stages at the farthest reaches. In the time that's passed following the tragic death of vocalist Chester Bennington, Farrell has been able to decompress by tapping into other creative outlets, travel for pleasure, and tap into some of his non-musical passions. Farrell joined the Rock'N Vino Podcast for an exclusive wide-ranging conversation, along with longtime tour chef Gray Rollin, to talk travel, life on the road, and the future of Linkin Park.
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
On today's Rock'N Vino we chat with Gary Spivack, Senior Vice President of Talent at Danny Wimmer Presents! Gary is a veteran of the music industry who started out as a drummer then went on to work at a record label, eventually branching off with music promoter Danny Wimmer to create todays biggest rock festivals around the country including one of our favorites Aftershock in Sacramento!