Episodes
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
RNV 103: AFTERSHOCK with Alec Graham | Foley Family Wines Executive Chef
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
RNV 102: Paradise Ridge Winery | Rene Byck
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
During this episode of ROCK’nVINO hosts Michelle and Coco chat with Rene Byck, Vice President and Co-Owner of Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa. Paradise Ridge really has it all! Perched above Santa Rosa in Fountaingrove with some of the most spectacular views in all of Sonoma County, the winery also boasts a beautiful sculpture garden; a museum dedicated to Nagasawa Kanaye, one of the earliest grape growers in the area; a wedding and venue space; summertime concerts with rotating food trucks; and delicious wines. Rene shares the story of how his parents started the winery and the sculpture garden, the connection to Burning Man, the fires in 2017 that destroyed parts of the property, the rebuilding journey with help from American AgCredit, and the popular Wine and Sunsets Series, which goes through mid-October. Make your reservation today by visiting prwinery.com
ROCK’nVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.
Monday Aug 21, 2023
RNV 101: Jeremy Carter | Tarpon Cellars
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
During this episode of ROCK’nVINO hosts Michelle and Coco chat with Jeremy Carter, winemaker and founding partner of Tarpon Cellars. Jeremy shares his background growing up in Georgia and fishing for tarpon (a kind of sport fish) in Florida. That is where the winery got its name! After thinking that he might want to work in the hospitality side of wineries, an internship in Rutherford changed his mind and he was HOOKED (fishing pun intended.) Tarpon Cellars is focused on the experience of wine, food and music, all paired together to create the ultimate experience. As such, Jeremy spends a lot of time hosting winemaker dinners, concerts and other experiences to make wine more fun and accessible. And each bottle in the Cambaro line (lower price point, approachable wines) has a special Spotify playlist posted on the back label, with a curated playlist for the wine!
ROCK’nVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
RNV 100:Banshee Wines | Alicia Sylvester, Winemaker
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
RNV 99: Savor After Hours | Mark ”Swany” Swanhart
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
During this episode of ROCK’nVINO hosts Michelle and Coco chat with Mark “Swany” Swanhart, the creator and director of SAVOR After Hours – a wine-tasting cabaret starring Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy from Dancing with the Stars at JaM Cellars Ballroom in Napa. The show feels like a rollercoaster that will dazzle your senses with exciting dance sequences, emotional music selections, incredible costumes, and the best wine selections from Napa County vineyards. Swany takes you on an adventure that will make you cheer, laugh, gasp, cry, and more. The venue is expertly designed to give you a wonderful vantage point from any seat.
The show tickets start at just $44, however you can add all kinds of experiences onto your base ticket, including wine tasting, photo ops with the stars, pre-show meet and greet, and more. It runs through Labor Day weekend, so don’t delay! Get tickets now at savorafterhours.com
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
RNV 98: Little Saint | Alex Sarovich
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
During this episode of ROCK'nVINO hosts Michelle and Coco chat with Little Saint's Executive Wine Director Alex Sarovich. Little Saint is a music venue/cafe/restaurant in Healdsburg with a 100% plant-based menu. Alex shares her road to Healdsburg and how she makes wine approachable for guests at Little Saint. Whether you are stopping in for a creamy, decadent affogato (Michelle's recommendation!) or joining your pals for a leisurely brunch with wine pairings, or headed to catch a concert upstairs with small bites and a glass of vino, Alex and her team can help you pick just the right wine.
Be sure to get on the mailing list so you are first in the know to snag tickets for a very impressive list of artists, including Lucy Dacus, boygenius, or The War and Treaty. The upstairs venue is intimate and hosts incredible shows. You can also now book multi-course vegan dinners at The Second Story, Friday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
RNV 97: Gerald Casale | The Fifty By Fifty
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Coco and Michelle talk with Gerald “Gerry” Casale, co-founder of DEVO and proprietor of The 50 by 50 winery. Gerry talks about the foundation of the band DEVO and how it was connected to the horrific events at Kent State in 1970, when 4 of his fellow students were shot and killed by the National Guard. That event was a pivotal point in his life: it forced him to stay at the university instead of transferring to another school, and exposed him to new ideas from visiting professors. Gerry also shares how music and his success with DEVO gave him an opportunity to try great food and wine, meeting chefs like Jeremiah Tower and Wolfgang Puck who were coming up at the same time as the band. The 50 by 50 has two current releases: The 50 by 50 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016 and The 50 by 50 Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir 2017. Each wine harmoniously combines Gerry’s love of music and wine.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
RNV 96: Field Day | Naomi McLeod
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Naomi McLeod is the owner of Field Day CA, a pop-up community in Sonoma County featuring amazing wineries, chefs, and outdoor spaces. Naomi brings her retrofitted school bus to wineries, orchards, and open fields to stage various events, many of which feature a musical element. Michelle and Coco chat with Naomi about her background in the arts and how she uses her experience in event planning to curate memorable experiences. Don't miss out on the June 3rd event featuring Chef Katie Powers and musician Marty O'Reilly. There are a few more events coming up this summer, and be sure to sign up for emails on her website so you don’t miss out on the next one: fielddayca.com
Wednesday May 10, 2023
RNV 95: The Happys
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
In this episode we emphasize the ROCK part of the show during our chat with The Happys, a surf-rock tinged band based in San Francisco. Band members Nick, Alex, Brett and Eli chat with hosts Michelle and Coco while on the road between shows. We learn about their influences, how Nick works in his own struggles with mental health into his songwriting, upcoming free shows, and their guerilla marketing (hand painted signs) efforts across the country. The Happys also announce their involvement in a major summer concert series!
Check out these up and coming rock stars at TheHappysOfficial.com.
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
RNV 94: Patrick Davis | Songwriters In Paradise
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023