ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & Wine

RNV 129: Coyota Sonoma

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Katie Ambrosi, Marketing Manager for Wilson Artisan Wines, about a great venue in Healdsburg for music, dancing, and wine: Coyote Sonoma.

 

Coyote Sonoma is tucked into a corner in the Mill District, and is able to accommodate a packed dance floor for popular shows. Katie books the bands at the venue, with a focus on cover acts. Besides great dancing and concerts, Coyote Sonoma also hosts wine tasting Thursdays through Sundays from 11am to 5pm. The space transforms at 5pm into a taproom with beer, wine, and cider plus programming like Trivia Nights, Locals Nights, and Live Concerts.

 

As part of Wilson Artisan Wines, Coyote Sonoma wine club members get access to wine club benefits throughout the family of Wilson brands. Coyote Sonoma is also available for private event booking.

 

You can see a schedule of upcoming shows by clicking here.

 

ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

RNV 128 : Flamingo Resort & Spa | Sippin' Santa

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Sam Levy, Food and Beverage Manager for the Flamingo Resort and Spa, and Zack Darling, Programming Director at Vintage Space at Flamingo Resort & Spa. Each holiday season, the Flamingo's Lazeaway Club undergoes a transformation, with an explosion of lights and holiday decor, as well as a special Sippin' Santa menu with festive drinks in special drinkware. Cocktail mugs include a shark wearing a Santa hat, a merman Santa, and an adorable reindeer shaped shot glass, among other fun designs. 

We also chat about the entertainment programming led by Zack Darling at Vintage Space, a retro-futuristic venue within the Flamingo. Comedy, live music, dancing, DJ's, karaoke, trivia nights and more! Don't miss out on the epic New Year's Eve Studio 54 themed party!

 

Learn more at flamingoresort.com

ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

 

RNV 127: Wine Road + Trattore Farms

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.

 

RNV 126 | Benevolent Neglect Wines

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Ben Brenner and Matt Nagy of Benevolent Neglect. They met at a house party in Napa and started their winery in 2013. The wines they make are done with minimal intervention, allowing the varietals to speak for themselves. Their winemaking approach is underlined by a refreshing tasting experience at their Vinyl Tasting Lounge on Second Street in Napa, amongst a handful of other interesting shops, restaurants and businesses full of character. You can BYOV (Bring Your Own Vinyl) or choose something from their collection to listen to while you sip through their selections. Learn more at bnwines.com

 

ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

RNV 125: Ethic Ciders | Ned Lawton

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Ned Lawton, Founder and Cidermaker at Ethic Ciders. Ned and his family decided to buy property in Sebastopol about 10 years ago, that had an apple orchard. They had children from their preschool in San Francisco come to the property to learn about farms. They decided to make cider with the juice, and have been making it for about 7 years. You can visit their property on Occidental Road in Sebastopol for tastings and education. They will be part of the Farm Trails Farm Tour on October 13th. You can get free tickets (registration required) to attend and press your own apple juice! Parking is very limited, so be sure to register in advance to reserve your spot.

 

Ethic Ciders
8490 Occidental Rd
Sebastopol., CA 95472

ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

RNV 124: Priest Ranch | Judd Wallenbrock

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Judd Wallenbrock, CEO of Priest Ranch Winery. Judd talks about working in the wine industry, learning about the synergy of wine, food and the arts from his time as global vice president of marketing at Robert Mondavi, president of Michel-Schlumberger, and president and CEO of C. Mondavi & Family. He founded his own label, Humanitas Wines in 2001, using the "Newman's Own Model" of making stuff and giving away the proceeds. In this case it was delicious wines, in a great setting featuring rock photography on the walls, and high level molecular gastronomy on the plates. After retiring, Judd discovered that he wasn't very good at being retired, so when the opportunity arose, he signed on as CEO of Priest Ranch Winery and Somerston Estate. He was delighted to work with a team that already were doing fantastic things, and so now Judd gets to help the brand work on those wow experiences, like innovative wine and food pairings (a bacon tasting! a chocolate "dirt" tasting!), and music and wine pairings. There are a few more dates this season to enjoy Thursday Night Live! at Priest Ranch. And you can also enjoy delicious food at The Kitchen at Priest Ranch! Learn more at priestranchwines.com

 

ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

RNV 123: Josh Windmiller | Railroad Square Music Fest

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, host Michelle talks with Josh Windmiller, co-founder and director of the Railroad Square Music Festival, coming up on Sunday, September 22nd. This free event features a wide variety of Bay Area musicians on multiple stages, as well as food, beverages, a kids area, and more. While it is free to attend, it takes work and funds to produce, so sponsors and donations are always welcome! Or you could volunteer for a shift at the event, and help the Railroad Square Music Festival continue to entertain and support musicians in the Bay Area! Josh has been organizing shows and festivals in Sonoma County for well over a decade, focusing on the talent that we have right here. (Coco could not join us for this show because she has jury duty! Boo!)

 

ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

RNV 122: Bryce Dow-Williamson | Live at Juliard

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Bryce Dow-Williamson, Art & Event Consultant, Planning and Economic Department for the City of Santa Rosa. What does that title mean? It means that Bryce makes cool things happen in Santa Rosa, like the Live at Juilliard concert series. There is one more free show left this season, on Sunday, August 18th from 5pm to 7pm. The Pulsators will be the final band performing in this summer's collection of shows at Juilliard Park. These family friendly shows also have beer and wine available for sale, with proceeds benefitting Sonoma County Pride, as well as a food truck on site. You can BYOB and bring a picnic if you like, as well as chairs or blankets to spread out and enjoy the show. Bryce also works on other art and culture events in Santa Rosa, including art shows at the Finley Center, the Railroad Square Music Festival, and shows at The Lost Church.

 

ROCK’nVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

RNV 121: Chef Itamar Abramovitch | The (M)eat Carnival

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Chef Itamar Abramovitch of Blossom Catering and (M)Eat Carnival. Chef Itamar is focused on crafting experiences with his food, so he is always thinking about how to enhance a wine and food pairing to really make it pop and complement the wine. That passion extends to Meat Carnival, which was born in Israel, and Chef Itamar brought it to Wine Country. What is Meat Carnival? Part workshop, part feast, part entertainment – but ultimately it is an unforgettable experience. Guests can eat and drink all they want from 8 different chef tables, each serving up different dishes every thirty minutes or so. It is interactive, over the top, and a feast for the senses! The name has changed to (M)Eat Carnival since the dishes have expanded beyond just meat. Tickets sell out quickly, so if you are interested in attending, sign up for their newsletter and get early access to tickets.

 

ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

RNV 120: Robert Young Estate Winery + SIP Healdsburg

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Robert Young, Hospitality Manager at Robert Young Estate Winery. Robert is part of the 5th generation of family members working at this historic vineyard and winery. His ancestors moved to Sonoma County from New York during the gold rush and bought the ranch property in Alexander Valley, originally growing prunes. A suggestion came along in the 1960s to plant grapes, specifically Cabernet Sauvignon, a varietal now famous in the Alexander Valley AVA. The Young family also developed Chardonnay Clone 17, a disease resistant grape that worked well in hotter climates, cementing the legacy of Robert Young and his family in the California wine industry. In the late 90s, Robert's children established the Robert Young Estate Winery, and now use about 7-percent of the grapes they grow each year to make their wines. The other grapes are sold to about 20 or so wineries and appear as vineyard designates. Book a tasting experience today by visiting ryew.com

 

Robert Young Estate Winery returns again this year as one of the winery hosts of Songwriters in Paradise. On Thursday, July 25th, Nashville-based songwriters will converge on the winery for an intimate songwriters-in-the-round performance, paired with appetizers and delicious Robert Young Estate Wines. Tickets are available at songwritersinparadise.com.

 

ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.