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ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 147: Get to know Coco & MichelleDuring this episode of ROCK’nVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle interview each other to reveal the paths each took to combining a love of music, wine, and food into their respective careers. This look behind the curtain explores a friendship spanning more than two decades, and a passion for the way these creative worlds crossover.
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2025-11-2523 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 146: Zeke HamptonDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Ezekiel 'Zeke' James Hampton, a multi-genre music composer, producer, and vintner. Zeke shares his passion for collaboration on various projects from Rad Brown, Radagast the Brown, and Skylight Motion Picture. He also talks about the relationship between making wine and composing music. Learn more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/83z
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2025-11-1923 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 145: Priest Ranch | Joel QuigleyDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Joel Quigley, Director of Business Development and National Activations at Priest Ranch Wines in Yountville, CA. The tasting room has so many fun experiences, plus The Kitchen at Priest Ranch. They have started a new series with A&R Worldwide to bring new artists to the scene. The Kitchen Sync showcases these artists once a month during the colder season. The first show is October 9th with Carissa Summer Rose. Learn more by clicking here.
ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.
2025-09-2522 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 144: Acoustic Sunsets at Sonoma Botanical GardensDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Michael John Ahern, volunteer Director of Entertainment for Acoustic Sunsets at Sonoma Botanical Garden in Glen Ellen. This is the second year of the Acoustic Sunsets concert series, which happens every Wednesday evening from 5pm to 8pm through the end of October. The beautiful amphitheater is a perfect spot for a picnic and a variety of local acts. The stage is flanked by two large bird sculptures from the Winged Wonders exhibit. And the gardens are also open to explore, with a wonderful selection of plants from Asia. ...
2025-09-2524 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 143: Sac Song and Wine Series | Randi MoodyDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Randi Moody, the organizer of the Sac Song and Wine Series.
The series, now in its third season, brings Nashville songwriters to perform chart-topping hits and discuss the inspiration behind their music, a concept inspired by a friend of Moody’s and launched in May 2023. These intimate concerts are truly special, and those who attend appreciate the storytelling and engaging experience that is unlike any other concert event. Moody has a background in radio and spent over a decade producing events in Napa. The Sac Song an...
2025-09-2524 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 142: Eric Paslay | Singer + Songwriter SIP HealdsburgDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Eric Paslay, a singer-songwriter who is part of the Healdsburg Songwriters in Paradise event, July 22nd through 26th at various wineries. Paslay is also a winemaker in his home state of Tennessee, and he loves to talk about grapes when in Wine Country. His heartfelt music strikes a chord at SIP and he loves to tell the stories behind the songs. Learn more at songwritersinparadise.com
ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.
2025-09-2523 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 141: Jason Bushong | Bushong Vintage Company
During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle chat with Jason Bushong, Owner of Bushong Vintage Company located in downtown Paso Robles. Bushong is gaining a reputation as an awesome tasting room to enjoy delectable and interesting varietals in a cool space with a wide collection of vinyl records and an OG Star Wars pinball machine! Jason shares with us how he's been involved and interested in wine since his teens and is living his dream in vibrant downtown Paso Robles. Next time you stop in Paso Robles make sure to check them out! To check out more a...
2025-09-2529 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 140: Napa SoFi Battle of the Bands | Chrissy JeffriesDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Chrissy Jeffries about the highly anticipated second annual Sofi Battle of the Bands in downtown Napa. Chrissy shares exciting details about how this popular event is set up in the vibrant Sofi neighborhood, transforming the area into a hub of live music and community fun. She recounts the thrill of witnessing so many talented bands and highlights how the event brings joy to both attendees and local Napa businesses. Tune in to hear all about this fantastic celebration of music and local spirit!
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2025-07-2123 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 139: Bottlerock 2025 RecapDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk about BottleRock Napa Valley and share some interviews from behind the scenes! Costa Rican band The Saint Cecilia were new to BottleRock and we get their take on the sound of Costa Rica, as well as their impressions of Wine Country. Former ROCKnVINO co-host Mike DeWald talks about what it is like to cover BottleRock as a reporter for KCBS and for Riff Magazine. And DJ Rotten Robbie is the Morale Booster of the Media Room at BottleRock! He has an amazing collection of colorful, pop-culture rich outfits for each...
2025-06-2124 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 138: Overshine Wines | David DrummondDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with David Drummond, founder and proprietor of Overshine Wines.
Overshines Wines takes the California vibe and translates it into the glass. Drummond brings influences from his youth in Monterey and experience in Silicon Valley to the venture, all wrapped up in a love for music, especially the sunshine filled California soul music. Learn about his influences and the kinds of wine you will find at Overshine, as well as the experience you'll enjoy at the tasting room (do not miss the record collection and sweet hifi sound system!) Each label f...
2025-06-1124 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 137: Longboard Vineyards | Oded ShakkedDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Oded Shakked, owner and winemaker at Longboard Vineyards in Healdsburg.
From Israeli roots to Healdsburg vines, the story of Longboard Vineyards and owner/winemaker Oded Shakked is one of global influence and winemaking passion. Hear how a childhood immersed in multiple cultures, a stint building surfboards, and prestigious winemaking experience led to the creation of this beloved Sonoma County winery. We explore Oded's unique journey, his philosophy, and his connection to the land that produces Longboard's exceptional wines, all from their downtown Healdsburg tasting room and estate vineyard. We al...
2025-06-0724 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 135: Blood of Gods Zine | Stacy BuchananDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Stacy Buchanan, publisher of the Blood of Gods Zine.
Get ready to raise a glass (or throw up the horns!) as we chat with Stacy Buchanan, the driving force behind Blood of Gods Zine. Stacy tells the compelling story of how a simple, insightful observation about the surprising similarities between metal music and wine aficionados evolved into a celebrated zine. We delve into the unexpected connections he's uncovered, from shared intensity to nuanced appreciation. And for those intrigued, Stacy shares all the exciting details about the Blood of Gods a...
2025-04-2324 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 134 | Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience | Steve DverisDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle take you behind the scenes of the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience, happening May 15th-18th. We chat with Steve Dveris, the CEO of SD Media and founder of this incredible event, to uncover what makes it a must-attend for wine and food lovers. From special luncheons and dinners, to over-the-top wine parties, and the Vintners Plaza Grand Tasting, there is something for everyone. We also get the inside scoop on which artist is performing at Rodney Strong Vineyards - a must-see event! Discover the world-class chefs, renowned wineries, and unique...
2025-03-2524 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 133: Songwriters in Paradise | Patrick Davis + Angelina Mondavi
During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Patrick Davis, founder of Songwriters in Paradise and winemaker Angelina Mondavi. Songwriters in Paradise brings together the best of the best in one setting - amazing songwriters performing their tunes in a "songwriters in the round" format - intimate and unforgettable, plus the best wines, all at beautiful locations. Each day features two sessions with 3 songwriters each. Known as SIP, this year the SIP Napa set of concerts is happening at various locations from April 9th through April 13th, and SIP Healdsburg is July 22nd through July 26th. In...
2025-03-1124 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 132: The Lazeaway Club | Chris RickettsDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Chef Chris Ricketts, Executive Chef at the Lazeaway Club at the Flamingo Resort and Spa about Family Meal, a special pop-up menu featured this month. The idea of the Family Meal pop-up is to celebrate the roots, traditions and cultures of the entire culinary team at the Flamingo Resort. The chefs behind the scenes in the kitchen are a super-talented and dynamic group, led by Chef Ricketts. The team at Lazeway Club has hosted a series of successful pop-ups with chefs from across the country over the last couple o...
2025-02-2525 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 131: Wine Road Barrel Weekend | Debbie OsbornDuring 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...
2025-02-1024 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 130: BottleRock 2025During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk about the just announced lineup for Bottlerock Napa Valley, May 23rd through May 25th, 2025. Headliners include Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan. Green Day is a beloved pop-punk band who formed in the Bay Area before reaching global success with their 1994 album, Dookie. There are many Sonoma County punks who remember seeing Green Day perform high energy shows at The Phoenix in Petaluma. Justin Timberlake needs no introduction - and both Coco and Michelle will be losing it when he takes the stage at BottleRock! A multi-hyphenate artist...
2025-01-1724 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 129: Coyota SonomaDuring 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 c...
2025-01-1727 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 128 : Flamingo Resort & Spa | Sippin' SantaDuring 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 b...
2024-12-0126 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 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 Streh...
2024-12-0123 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 126 | Benevolent Neglect WinesDuring 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...
2024-11-0626 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 125: Ethic Ciders | Ned LawtonDuring 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...
2024-09-2546 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 124: Priest Ranch | Judd WallenbrockDuring 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...
2024-09-1250 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 123: Josh Windmiller | Railroad Square Music FestDuring 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 or...
2024-09-0243 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 122: Bryce Dow-Williamson | Live at JuliardDuring 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 P...
2024-08-1725 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 121: Chef Itamar Abramovitch | The (M)eat CarnivalDuring 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...
2024-07-2550 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 120: Robert Young Estate Winery + SIP HealdsburgDuring 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...
2024-07-1833 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 119 | Movies On The Lawn at The MadronaDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Art Murray, owner of Flambeaux Wine and Cory Schisler, co-owner of The Madrona about a great summer film series called Movies on the Lawn at The Madrona. Cory and his business partner took ownership of The Madrona during the pandemic and opened the doors in the Spring of 2022, giving the space new life and creativity. He is directly involved in all aspects of guest experiences at The Madrona, from curating music playlists for each area of the property, to adjust the lighting until it is juuuust right! In 2023, The Mad...
2024-06-2544 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 117: BloodRoot The Ramble | Noah and KellyDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Noah and Kelly Dorrance of Reeve Wines, BloodRoot Wines and The Ramble, a homegrown music and wine festival in Healdsburg on June 7th and 8th. Noah and Kelly moved to Sonoma County from Missouri after falling in love with each other and with wine.
Reeve Wines in Dry Creek Valley is known for small lot, delicious wines and a tasting experience close to nature. In downtown Healdsburg, they have a charming tasting room for their more value focused wines from BloodRoot.
As if that weren't enough, Noah and Kelly have...
2024-05-1444 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 115: Steve Dveris | The Healdsburg Wine and Food ExperienceDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Steve Dveris, CEO of SD Media and Founder of the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience. Steve talks about the upcoming series of events from May 16th through May 19th, that focus on the makers behind the magic. At the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience you can dive into events that are delicious, fun, educational, inspirational, and celebrate the people and agriculture that make Sonoma County such a great place. This event also has international flair, with celebrity chefs from around the country, as well as wines and foods from...
2024-04-2439 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 114: Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley | Lauren FremontDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Lauren Fremont, Executive Director of Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley about the upcoming Passport to Dry Creek Valley, Friday, April 26th through Sunday, April 28th.
This event has expanded to include a more intimate experience with boutique wineries on Friday, as well as a la carte luncheons and dinners on Friday as part of a new Wine-derlust Collection! Of course, you can also get two-day tickets for Saturday and Sunday, where over 25 wineries will offer tastings, bites, education, and music, depending on the location.
Get all of the details and se...
2024-04-0948 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 113: Songwriters in Paradise | Patrick DavisDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle welcome back Patrick Davis, Founder of Songwriters in Paradise, a series of intimate songwriter showcases in the round where each songwriter shares the stories behind the songs, all paired with delicious food and wine. This year, the series returns to both Napa County and Sonoma County.
SIP Napa is happening April 18th through April 21st with showcases at Alpha Omega, Charles Krug, Silver Oak, and Brasswood wineries. Artists such as Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Channing Wilson, and Marc Broussard take turns performing songs and chatting about their music.
Then SIP comes back...
2024-03-2741 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 112: Uptown Theatre | Erica SimpsonDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Erica J. Simpson, General Manager for the Uptown Theatre in downtown Napa. Erica dishes on her time working for the Rolling Stones, how she acts around performers when she is star-struck, how she got her current job, the perks (and occasional downsides) of working at a concert venue, the best moment of a live show, the bar program at the Uptown, and more! Check out the extended podcast of our interview on rocknvino.com to hear her hilarious story about Julia Child, why her dog Jack is the most hand...
2024-02-2846 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 111: T.O.W.N. Dinners | Art MurrayDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Art Murray, co-founder of T.O.W.N. – a dinner series created to highlight all the beauty Sonoma County has to offer during months not traditionally visited. Short for “Traveling Off-Season for Wine Night”, TOWN features a uniquely themed dinner once a month, concluding the first season in March 2024. Art and Alex Harris have put together a truly unique opportunity in Sonoma County to experience wine, music, art, food, and imagination in one night. Previous meals have featured unexpected entertainment, including an opera singer, Muay Thai fighters, and an actual...
2024-02-1544 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 110: Stereophonic Wine | Jason LeflerDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Jason Lefler, owner of Stereophonic Wine. Jason describes his wines as the beginning of a journey, not the conclusion of one. With more than two decades of wine industry work under his belt, Jason decided he wanted to make a wine with a grape variety from his wife’s ancestral home in Italy, near Mt.Vesuvius. This Aglianico was planted everywhere in Pompeii 2000 years ago, and archeologists have been able to pinpoint the exact spots where it grew at the time of the destructive volcano that buried the town un...
2024-01-2338 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 109: Coco & Michelle chat BottleRock 2024 and more!During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk about the just announced lineup for Bottlerock Napa Valley, May 24th through May 26th, 2024. Headliners include Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, and Maná. Pearl Jam is working on a follow up album to 2020's Gigaton, and this is their only U.S. date so far. Ed Sheeran has been selling out massive shows in 2023, and this is also his only U.S. concert date so far. Steve Nicks had been scheduled to perform at Bottlerock in 2021, but Covid-19 had other plans and now the two-time Rock and Roll Hall o...
2024-01-0935 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 108: Bricoleur Vineyards | Mark HansonDuring this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Mark Hanson, co-founder and CEO of Bricoleur Vineyards. Mark is a Santa Rosa native and his wife Beth is the great granddaughter of Pietro Carlo Rossi, the original oenologist at Sonoma County’s historic Italian Swiss Colony. As such, both had a strong connection to Sonoma County, and after "retiring" they decided to start their own winery in Windsor. The location had an old horse barn on site which has since been transformed into a beautiful tasting room and event space. The name Bricoleur is French and it reflects th...
2023-12-2440 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 107: No Love Lost Wines | Jay NunezHosts Michelle and Coco talk with Jay Nunez, founder and winemaker at No Love Lost Wine Co. Jay makes sustainable, natural wines, and is inspired by the unknown, challenging himself to make wines with intrigue and a unique spirit. He also wants to make approachable wines that can be enjoyed by anyone, not just the high end cab connoisseur. We chat with Jay about his tasting room in downtown Napa, and talk about how his former career in music and sound engineering helps to inform his winemaking. He also loves to cook and has worked with a neighboring business...
2023-11-2850 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 106: Tom Simoneau | Simoneau Wines + The Wine GuyDuring this episode of ROCK’nVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with The Wine Guy, Tom Simoneau! KSRO listeners are quite familiar with Tom’s voice, since he started his radio career as The Wine Guy on KSRO back in the 90s. Tom is uniquely suited for our show, since he started out as a musician and ended up a winemaker! Tom learned to play guitar with his college friends and decided to make a go of it as a band in Georgia. Their first band was named C&W Mow Company, since their landlord told them they needed to p...
2023-11-1541 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 105: Wine Road | Beth CostaDuring this episode of ROCK’nVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Beth Costa, Executive Director of Wine Road about the upcoming Wine & Food Affair, November 4th and 5th. More than 40 wineries are participating, each with a delicious wine pairing and great recipes you can try at home! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about pairing wine and food, and take those tips back to your own kitchen. VIP Tickets are already sold out, but you still have until Monday, October 30th to get your passes for the Weekend, Sunday Only, or Designated Driver. Beth also shares the details of some...
2023-10-2439 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV:104 | Rhodes Devereux
During this episode of ROCK’nVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Ian Devereux White and Jefferson Lee Rhodes of the band Rhodes Devereux. Ian is also the vintner and founder of Smith Devereux Wines. Ian and Jeff have recently reunited to form their new band after years spent pursuing different passions. The two met while teens and formed a band called Standing Room Only. Now their life paths have converged again, and they are creating music informed by major turning points in their lives. Ian's winery has created wines for musicians like Matt Kearney and Kenny Aronoff, as well as C...
2023-10-0540 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 103: AFTERSHOCK with Alec Graham | Foley Family Wines Executive ChefDuring this episode of ROCK'nVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle head into the moshpit with our guest Alec Graham, Executive Chef of Northern California for Foley Family Wines as we preview AFTERSHOCK 2023! Since the Aftershock Festival began in 2012, it has become THE destination for fans of metal, hard rock and punk, bringing massive headliners as well as up and coming bands to Discovery Park in Sacramento each year. This year's big names include Pantara, Incubus, Godsmack, Tool, Korn, Queens of the Stone Age, and Guns 'n Roses. Tool's frontman Maynard James Keenan also has his own winery: try his wine at...
2023-09-1746 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 102: Paradise Ridge Winery | Rene ByckDuring 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 scul...
2023-09-0339 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 101: Jeremy Carter | Tarpon CellarsDuring 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 spe...
2023-08-2243 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 100:Banshee Wines | Alicia Sylvester, WinemakerOn this episode, Michelle and Coco talk with Alicia Sylvester, winemaker for Banshee Wines. Alicia shares her agricultural roots (pun intended) and how they led her to appreciate the work done by farmers across the country. After working on harvests around the globe, Alicia returned to California to work at Chateau Montelena and Sonoma Cutrer. In 2021 she took on the role of Winemaker at Banshee Wines, producing wines that taste much more sophisticated than their price point would suggest. At Banshee, Alicia can indulge in both sides of her winemaking personality: Bordeaux style, in your face, big cabs and the mo...
2023-07-2736 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 99: Savor After Hours | Mark ”Swany” SwanhartDuring 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 s...
2023-07-1327 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 98: Little Saint | Alex SarovichDuring 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.
2023-07-1034 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 97: Gerald Casale | The Fifty By FiftyCoco 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...
2023-06-1436 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 96: Field Day | Naomi McLeodNaomi 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 t...
2023-05-2436 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 95: The HappysIn 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...
2023-05-1046 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 92: Mitch Rice | Mersenne WinesIn this episode we talk with Mitch Rice, winemaker at Mersenne Wines. This boutique winery chose French Renaissance monk Marin Mersenne as their namesake, to represent their approach to winemaking. Marin Mersenne discovered the formula to find Prime numbers (which is still used today!) and Mersenne Wines believes in finding the perfect, 'prime' fruit to make their wines. This Renaissance man was also one of the first to describe musical harmony, and Mitch and his partner Robin Youngdahl hope to create wines that reflect a harmonious nature. Mitch shares a bottle of his Rutherford AVA Merlot with hosts Coco an...
2023-03-1538 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 91: Winery Sixteen 600Hosts Michelle and Coco talk with Sam Coturri, proprietor at Winery Sixteen 600 in Sonoma. Sam's father Phil Coturri is known as the hippie grandfather of organic grape growing and his legacy is now a multi-generational practice, producing unique and delicious wines. Phil was also tuned in to the San Francisco music scene and was very close to The Grateful Dead, and artist Stanley Mouse, who provided the artwork for Winery Sixteen 600 labels.
During this episode of ROCKnVINO, learn about the family history and musical connections of the Coturri family and how wine and music pair together beautifully!
2023-03-0837 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 90: Ross Cobb of Cobb WinesROCKnVINO is BACK... and now we've also got a radio show! Tune in on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month for a new live episode at ksro.com!
For our introductory episode back, hosts Michelle and Coco invite Ross Cobb, owner and winemaker at Cobb Wines to chat about wine and music. Ross has a deep connection to both music and wine, playing bass and collecting records since he was a boy. He went to work helping his father and mother establish their vineyard, Coastlands, just outside of Occidental in Sonoma County before working for a...
2023-02-2234 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 81: The Delicacy | Somm TV | Jason WiseAs we continue to Shelter In Place, we're looking for more things to do and to watch. So why not watch amazing documentaries about food, wine and travel?! Well, lucky for all of us you can do that easily with Somm TV, created by Jason Wise. We chatted with Jason about the Somm movies that started him down this road, his background in underwater photography and how it all led him to create The Delicacy, a documentary about Sea Urchins and the fishermen and women behind it all. It was a labor of love that took him 6 years to...
2020-05-1231 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 80: Jackson Family Wines | Your Wine StoreAs we continue to Shelter In Place Jackson Family Wines is looking to brighten your day with their new delivery service via Your Wine Store. It's a new program they've recently launched where you have access to wines from their entire portfolio as well as curated cheese and charcuterie paired selections delivered right to your door. It's a great way to treat yourself while we're all stuck at home. Be sure to head to https://www.yourwinestore.com/ order some of their delectable wines and a cheese or charcuterie selection and enjoy a great night in!
2020-04-2924 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 79: 2020 Concerts PredictionOn this weeks SIP episode of Rock'n Vino, we get the band back together (Virtually) to chat about what an epic concert year that 2020 was set to be and how we're now dealing with the cancellations or postponements of some of these shows. We also make our best predictions as to what concerts will be like in the future and when we can enjoy concerts or any live music again.
2020-04-2331 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 78: Douglas Keane | The Post-Pandemic Future For The Restaurant IndustryIt's week two of socially-distanced Rock'N Vino and we welcome back friend of the podcast Chef Douglas Keane. The road ahead is unclear for the restaurant industry, we talk with Douglas about what the new reality is for restaurants, diners, and restaurants will have to change and adapt to survive. On the lighter side, we'll talk about chefs and winemakers taking their talents online for virtual pairings and chef demos. PLUS, we have all the juicy details on the NEW Cyrus, set to see the light of day in Geyserville.
2020-04-1632 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 77: Sonoma Wine | Michael HaneyIn today's Social Distancing Episode of Rock'n Vino we chat with Sonoma Wine Executive Director, Michael Haney about how wineries are pivoting to meet their customers needs virtually via special shipment and wine specials, virtual cooking demonstrations paired with your favorite wine, virtual tastings and more. Sonoma Wine has created an excellent resource page on their website featuring all of the ways you can safely SIP from home while drinking your favorite wine that has been delivered to your door. Check it out at: https://sonomawine.com/sip-from-home/
2020-04-0720 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 76: Balletto VineyardsToday we chat with the lovely Jacqueline Balletto, DTC and Tasting Room Manager of Balletto Vineyards. She shares with us how she got into the family business, her other passions besides wine as well as some music that gets her fired up for the day!
Be sure to check out their amazing wines at https://www.ballettovineyards.com/
2020-03-3141 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 75: Jardesca California AperitivaLet't take a bit of a break from all of the crazy Covid-19 stuff going on in the world and go back to about a month ago when we had Marshall Dawson of Jardesca California Aperitiva in studio with us. Jardesca offers a red and white option of this amazing apertivia handcrafted in Sonoma offering up a variety of fun cocktail options! Add some ice, some fresh fruit and or herbs and go crazy with these delectable "botanical magic" cocktails. And don’t forget to “Slap the Mint” and Squeeze, Spank, Spritz”!!
Even though you can't leave your home...
2020-03-2448 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 74: Covid-19's Impact on Sonoma CountyOn this special episode of Rock'n Vino we take a step back from our normal programming to discuss the global pandemic, Covid-19 which is affecting the whole world. At the time of this recording businesses are open and people have been encouraged to take precautionary measures such as social distancing, general good hygiene and practicing common courtesy when out and about. We sit down with the Mayor of Santa Rosa, Tom Schwedhelm to give us the nitty gritty of what's going on and Landon of Harvest Card joins us to talk about how the wineries, restaurants and hotels have...
2020-03-1536 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 73: Comedian Steve AusburneSeason 3 is here! We're kicking it off with comedian Steve Ausburne who shares his life antidotes with us in wine and in comedy. He talks about his love of bachelorette parties that visited the tasting room he worked out and how he got tasked with naming wines that each had a song or band theme for "Rocktober"... think Bon Jovi "Bad MediZin" or "Every Rose has it's Thorn"... so fun! Check it out and let us know what you think!
2020-03-1031 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 72: BottleRock 2020 Line-Up RevealKicking of the new year with the first episode of 2020 looking at the reveal of this year's BottleRock Napa Valley 2020 line-up. Announced this morning, this year's festival features headlining performances from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band, Stevie Nicks, Miley Cyrus and more. Hear about this year's happenings as BottleRock curates another year mixing music, wine, and food in the Napa Valley!
2020-01-0621 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 71: Iron Horse Vineyards | Joy SterlingJoin us this week as we chat with the multi-faceted Joy Sterling of Iron Horse Vineyards. She shares her story of growing up in Paris, becoming a journalist, and then finding her way back home in Wine Country. You won't want to miss how she helped make Iron Horse the unofficial wine of the White House and helped end the Cold War. It's the time of year to celebrate! What better way than with some amazing wines from Iron Horse. Check out their website at: https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/Shop-Wines
2019-12-1748 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 70: REVISIT: Oak Farm VineyardsOn today's Rock'N Vino episode we REVISIT our chat with Dan Panella, co-owner and winemaker at Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, California. We discuss the their wines and their beautiful property which has a stunning house you can stay in so you're never far away from a great glass of wine. He chats about the terroir in Lodi vs. Sonoma and Napa Counties, their music in the courtyard series and their upcoming Taste of Bordeaux River Cruise taking off in July.
2019-12-0328 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 69: Inman Family WinesToday we chat with Kathy Inman of Inman Family Wines! She shares her wonderful story of growing up in Napa and finding her love of wine while attending college in Santa Barbara. She discusses how she met her husband at her first winery job and how she created a passionate life filled with the things she loves and believes in... wine, music, food and the environment.
Visit them at: https://www.inmanfamilywines.com/
2019-11-2548 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 68: Thanksgiving Wines with Landon of Harvest CardOn today's episode we chatted with Landon Kenneth of Harvest Card to discuss his recommendations for Thanksgiving wines. Hear what Harvest Card is all about and if you don't have your own card yet, get your now at a discounted rate with the code "gather". We'll be linking to all the wines we chatted about soon.
Click here to check out all of the wines we chatted about!
https://getharvestcard.com/
2019-11-191h 05ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 67: Blackened American Whiskey | Rob DietrichOn today's episode of Rock'N Vino we chat with Rob Dietrich, Master Distiller of Blackened American Whiskey, a collaboration with Bay Area icons Metallica. He talks about how his journey of being in the army, followed by working in the music industry, his passion for vintage bikes and even his time spent working at a hot springs in Colorado got him to where he is today. Rob shares how this amazing whiskey is made and then how each batch is customized with a Metallica playlist chosen by each member.
Find out more at https://blackenedwhiskey.com/
2019-11-1234 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 66: Kincade Fire Recap + RebuildingOn today's episode of Rock'N Vino we take a step back from talking about Wine, Food and Music to discuss the recent Kincade Fires. The fire started around 9:30pm on the night of October 23rd and as of today is at about 80 percent containment. The fire has burned over 75 thousand acres and destroyed 374 structures, the most prominent one being Soda Rock Winery, a winery that has been around since the 1800s. We talk with owner Ken Wilson about his experience losing one of his wineries while showcasing his resilience and perseverance during this difficult time. Karissa from Sonoma County...
2019-11-0537 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 65: Oak Farm VineyardsOn today's Rock'N Vino episode we chat with Dan Panella, co-owner and winemaker at Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi, California. We discuss the their wines and their beautiful property which has a stunning house you can stay in so you're never far away from a great glass of wine. He chats about the terroir in Lodi vs. Sonoma and Napa Counties, their music in the courtyard series and their upcoming Taste of Bordeaux River Cruise taking off in July.
2019-10-2928 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 64: Post Aftershock ReviewOn this RNV episode we get the Aftershock crew back together to recap the epic 3-day weekend that was Aftershock held at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. We chat about the new friends we made across the pond in Leeds, the bands we loved, some disasters we saw, and so much more. Oh... and we all are still recovering from the "festival flu" so please excuse our coughing and sniffles.
2019-10-2251 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 63: Live from Aftershock | Motionless in White, Sick Puppies, Evan KonradThis past weekend's sold-out Aftershock Festival not only provided an eclectic array of musical offerings on the stage, it also provided an opportunity for fans to engage with some of the non-music creative rock and roll endeavors. More than ever, bands are branching out to get involved in new ventures, many of them in the beverage industry, Slipknot has their No. 9 whiskey, System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian was in town for his 22Red cannabis line, next year's headliners were in full feature with their Blackened Whiskey and Enter Night beer collaboration, while present year headliners Tool frontman...
2019-10-1538 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 62: Bob Cabral | Bob Cabral WinesOn today's episode we chat with legendary winemaker, Bob Cabral who recently celebrated his 40th vintage! He was winemaker at Williams Selyem for 17 years earning a 100 point score from Wine Enthusiast for his 2007 Litton Estate Pinot Noir, a first for North American Pinot Noir. He shares his winemaking journey with us, his love of rock'n roll music and how his amazing wine has become his all-access pass to some of the worlds biggest rock stars. His focus now is on his own brand, Bob Cabral Wines, where he allows himself to be more creative and utilizes it as a...
2019-10-081h 08ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 61: Regine Rousseau | Owner/Founder of Shall We WineToday's episode was a fun one! We chat with Regine Rousseau, owner and founder of Shall We Wine, a Chicago based wine, spirits and beer experiential marketing, event planning and media company. She's also the author of Searching for Cloves and Lillies: The Wine Edition where she pairs her poetry with wine. She tells us how she got started, how you can get started, what she loves about wine and she even reads us some of her amazing poerty.
Find Regine at: https://shallwewine.com/
2019-10-0129 minROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 60: Bobbii Jacobs | Live In The VineyardOn today's episode of Rock'N Vino, Coco and Mike chat about their recent experience at the 2nd Annual Sonoma Harvest Music Fest held at B.R. Cohn Winery. They discuss chicken sandwiches, the beautiful setting and upset lead singers, oh my!
They also had the opportunity to talk with Bobbii Jacobs, Founder of Live In The Vineyard. What was just a dream of a girls getaway to Napa focusing on wine and acoustic music 11 years ago has now turned into one of the premier events to attend... if you can get in. This year Live In The V...
2019-09-2426 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 59: REVISIT - Ben Larks | Idle CellarsOn this week's RnV we look back at one of our favorite past episodes on this week's RnV revisit! This week we go all the way back to our very first episode with Winemaker Ben Larks from Idle Cellars! Ben had a great outlook on the cross-section between music and wine, enjoy this look back at one of our favorite early episodes.
2019-09-1804 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 58: Dustin Brooks + Ashley OswaldOn today's RNV episode Coco and Mike chat with Dustin Brooks and Ashley Oswald about their experiences with music and with wine.
Ashley grew up in The Valley of Los Angeles which ignited her love of rock'n roll music. Living in LA gave her the opportunity to see so many of her idols perform in some of the most legendary venues of the time. When Ashley isn't rockin' out at a concert you can find her at Lancaster Estate working the Wine Clubs.
Dustin found his love of music while living in South Dakota learning h...
2019-09-101h 13
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 57: Rock'N Vino REVISITEDOn this episode of RNV we revisit a past episode! This time we're revisiting our episode with Trey Busch of Sleight of Hand Cellars. They've brought up the Huichica Festival to Walla Walla, so if you're in the area be sure to check it out!
2019-09-0337 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 56: Demi-Sode | Canned Wine, The Chase Center and LightsOn this week's episode we feature the new "Demi-Sode"! It's a mini episode about half the length of a regular episode. Coco and Mike taste some canned wine, Mike talks about his recent visit to the new Chase Center and they discuss the Lights acoustic show at August Hall in SF. It's a hodgepodge of fun and randomness!
2019-08-2730 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 55: Andriana Duckworth | Sonoma Valley WineOn today's episode of Rock'N Vino we sit down with Adriana Duckworth, Member Relations and Sponsorship Manager of Sonoma Valley Wine. We chat about the upcoming harvest, right around the corner, their amazing wineries, some which feature music, restaurants and some tips and tricks to use when you plan your next visit.
Find out more at: https://sonomavalleywine.com/
2019-08-2029 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 54: Jeffrey Meisel | Long Meadow RanchOn today's episode we chat with Jeffrey Meisel, VP Brand Development at Long Meadow Ranch. He chats with us about all of the amazing things you can do when you visit Long Meadow Ranch in St. Helena... start your day in the cafe, visit the farmer's market, eat at the Farmstead restaurant, visit the general store, taste their delectable wines and olive oils and of course don't miss their amazing events! Be sure to check out their Bluegrass-fed Live Music Series or their Live Fire Series where they bring in guest chefs who create an unforgettable meal paired with...
2019-08-1328 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 53: Chef Kyle Connaughten | SingleThread Restaurant & FarmsOn this week's episode of Rock'n Vino we chat with Chef Kyle Connaughten, owner of SingleThread Restaurant in downtown Healdsburg, a three-Michelin starred restaurant heavily influenced by his love of Japanese culture and cuisine. Hear about how he and his wife, Katina, followed their passions around the world to then finally settle in beautiful Healdsburg a block away from where they conceptualized their plan for their dream restaurant many years prior.
To book your dining experience at SingleThread visit: https://www.singlethreadfarms.com/restaurant
2019-08-0552 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 52: Douglas Keane | Roadhouse 29/CyrusOn this episode of Rock'N Vino we sit down with acclaimed super chef Douglas Keane, who gained acclaim through the Michelin star-rated Cyrus in Healdsburg as well as appearance on Top Chef Masters. Keane became disillusioned with the allure of 'celebrity chef' culture and now focuses his time on his long running Healdsburg Bar & Grill and Roadhouse 29 restaurants, places where he can focus his energy simply on feeding people. Keane's is currently working on a memoir on his career as a chef and his experience in the industry.
2019-07-3137 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 51: Kerry Kathleen | Singer / Songwriter and SommelierOn this episode of Rock'n Vino we sat down with the beautiful and talented Kerry Kathleen! A fellow lover of wine and music, she is a singer / songwriter and also a Level 2 Sommelier. She put our wine tasting skills to the test, sharing a delightfully delectable bottle of Arista Chardonnay and we tested her as well with an unmarked bottle of wine. This episode is fun, educational and not to be missed. Be sure to check out Kerry's music on Spotify or live in person! Check out her website www.kerrykathleen.net for more info.
2019-07-2337 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 50: Jesse Katz (Aperture Cellars & Devil Proof Vineyards)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.
2019-07-1652 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 49: SINGLETHREADOn 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.
2019-07-0940 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 48: Russian River VineyardsOn 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://ww...
2019-07-0238 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 47: Lucky Rock Wine Co.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!
https://luckyrockwineco.com
2019-06-2532 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 46: First Waltz | Five Course Experience of Wine, Food and MusicOn 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 B...
2019-06-1831 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 45: Petaluma Drinks!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/.
2019-06-1131 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 44: BottleRock 2019 RecapOn 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.
2019-05-2836 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 43: Nolan Gasser | Why You Like It: The Science & Culture of Musical TasteOn 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
2019-05-2141 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 42: Linkin Park Bassist Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell & LP Tour Chef Gray RollinDave '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...
2019-05-1438 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 41: Gary Spivack | Aftershock Festival 2019On 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!
https://aftershockfestival.com/
2019-05-0723 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 40: Mersenne WinesOn today's episode we chat with Mitch Rice, winemaker for micro-winery Mersenne wines. We chat about how the winery came about, how they got their name and the fun ways they incorporate music into their winery experience.
https://www.mersennewines.com/
2019-04-3052 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 39: Robert Mondavi Concert SeriesOn today's episode, we chat with Kathy Magner, Director of Hospitality at Robert Mondavi Winery about their upcoming Summer Concert Series featuring St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The Struts, Thievery Corporation, Rodigo y Gabriela and Matt Nathanson. We talk about how Margrit Mondavi pioneered pairing music, wine and art in the Napa Valley and how the winery is celebrating 50 years of the Summer Concert Series on their beautiful lawn under the stars. It's an unforgettable experience and if you want to go to any of the concerts get your tickets now at: RobertMondaviWinery.com
2019-04-2332 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 38: Easter Wines with Harvest Card & Jim Morris of Charles KrugOn this FUN episode we celebrated a lot of FIRSTS! It was our first holiday themed episode, our first panel discussion, our first return guest (Landon of Harvest Card) and first time guest Jim Morris of Charles Krug winery! We chatted and tasted through some wonderful wines to serve for either Easter Brunch or Easter Dinner and we went off on some fun tangents as well.
Featured in this week's episode:
- Harvest Card
- Charles Krug Winery
- DRNK
- Taft Street
- Bowman Cellars
- Jardesca California Apertiva
2019-04-161h 15
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 37: Coco and Mike talk sports, music venues and Mike's brush with death!On this episode of Rock'n Vino Mike and Coco chat about Mike's recent sports centered trip where he visited Vegas, Arizona, Anaheim and LA where the unexpected theme of the trip was falling! Some good falls but most... not so much. Some of the falling takes a dark turn. We also chat about music venues... what make them good and what make them not so good?
2019-04-0936 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 29: Sterling Vineyards | Rose Fest 2019On today's RNV episode we chat with Melanie and Ingrid, DTC and Hospitality Managers at Sterling Winery about the upcoming Rose Fest 2019! Take a ride in their gondola up to the winery to sip on rose from 30+ different wineries, food from some amazing food trucks and restaurants and live music from SF band Neon Velvet.
Tickets are on sell now and will sell out. Get them at: http://naparosefest.com
Plus Mike and Coco chat about the high's and lows of the 2019 Grammy Awards.
2019-02-1234 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 28: Haters Gonna HateAfter a number of weeks of some great guests on Rock'N Vino, Coco & Mike roll solo for this week's episode to tackle a big musical topic - taking chances and fan backlash.
Maroon 5 made news this week for their performance at halftime of an otherwise uneventful Super Bowl, with the Twitterverse exploding with snark and disdain for band's performance, shredding them on every corner of the Internet. Just a month before, Imagine Dragons performed at halftime of the College Football Championship game to a similar barrage of hot takes, with Spin asking the question "Are Imagine Dragons the Wo...
2019-02-0533 min