Dec 18, 2025
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0:23)
The podcast kicks off with hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa
introducing "Wine Road," a show about the wine culture of Northern
Sonoma County. They thank Ron Rubin for supporting the podcast.
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0:48)
River Road Family
Vineyards and Winery is highlighted as a sponsor, enabling the
podcast to continue. Listeners are encouraged to explore their
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at RiverRoadVineyards.com.
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1:16)
The hosts introduce episode 242, a festive "Celebrate Christmas"
edition, recorded on December 18th. They share their excitement for
the holiday season.
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1:39)
The hosts enjoy eggnog and holiday cheer, with Marcy joking about
"Santa pauses" and Beth adjusting to not introducing a guest.
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2:00)
Beth shares her excitement about spending Christmas with her
daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren in Cloverdale, emphasizing
the importance of family during the holidays.
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2:23)
Beth reminisces about a Nutcracker-themed children's book that her
grandson loves, which still works after years of use, despite her
family's mixed feelings about it.
(2:30 -
3:25)
The hosts discuss the upcoming "Winter
Wineland" event on January 17-18, featuring 60 wineries. It's a
relaxed, fun weekend to enjoy wine tasting, with extended offers
for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
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4:14)
Beth mentions the Wine Road's ongoing auction to raise funds and
teases the 50th anniversary celebration in 2026. Plans include a
grand tasting event at Fopiano Vineyards, showcasing founding and
long-time member wineries.
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5:32)
The hosts reflect on the Wine Road's history, including its
40th-anniversary documentary, and share details about the
50th-anniversary celebration in November 2026, which will feature
live music, appetizers, and winery interviews.
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6:21)
Beth shares her holiday traditions, including decorating her house,
baking cookies with her grandkids, and enjoying Christmas lights in
Cloverdale. Marcy adds her Italian-inspired traditions, like
panettone and spaghetti with meatballs.
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7:14)
The hosts discuss holiday baking, with Beth excited about her
pastry chef daughter visiting to take over the kitchen. They also
mention local light displays and parades in Sebastopol and
Occidental.
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9:00)
Beth recalls a memorable Christmas trip to the San Francisco Zoo to
see reindeer, which ended with a long traffic jam on the Golden
Gate Bridge. The hosts agree that the best holiday memories often
involve mishaps.
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11:34)
The hosts outline upcoming Wine Road events:
- Winter Wineland (January 17-18): A weekend wine-tasting event.
- Wine Love Wine Trail (February 14): A one-day, $50 event with 40 wineries.
- Barrel Tasting (March): A chance to taste wines still aging in barrels, alongside current and library vintages.
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13:40)
Beth highlights the Geyserville Inn as a lodging
option, noting its vineyard-surrounded location, renovated rooms,
and on-site restaurant. It's ideal for weddings, meetings, or a
wine country getaway.
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15:27)
Marcy introduces a "Where Am I?" segment, describing a winery in
Dry Creek Valley with a scenic view, old tractors, and Rhone
varietals. Listeners can email guesses to win a Wine Road picnic
blanket.
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20:19)
The hosts share a "Fast Five" recipe for snowball cookies with
pistachios, adding humor and outtakes as they struggle to describe
the process. The recipe includes flour, salted butter, powdered
sugar, vanilla, and nuts. They promise to include detailed
instructions in the show notes.
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20:23)
The episode wraps up with holiday wishes and laughter over the
cookie recipe outtakes.
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