Sep 1, 2020
Episode 113 | Bricoleur
This episode we are joined by Mark Hanson and Sarah Hanson Citron of Bricoleur Vineyards. We learn about how they decided to start making wine under their own label, how the name Bricoleur came about and what it means, and what's in store for you when you visit in person or virtually.
Wine of the Day: Bricoleur 2019 Rose of Grenache, Flying by the Seat of Our Pants
Item of the Day: Lake Wine Dish Towel from Blue Q
Show Notes
0:33 Wine of the Day Bricoleur 2019 Rose of Grenache, Flying by the Seat of Our Pants
2:45 Story of Bricoleur --have been selling grapes for years and decided to make their own wine and open the winery property up.
4:10 Bricoleur sits on 40 Acres with plenty of room to hang out and enjoy the wines socially distanced.
5:02 Sarah runs the marketing events, culinary and tasting experiences.
5:45 Several tasting experiences to choose from such as Our Roots with four tastings and bites and Sip and Savor with six wines and six bites.
7:51 Virtual tastings on-line for groups and virtual cooking classes.
8:45 Dinner Series outside socially distanced. Every other Friday Pizza night and every other Saturday night a different theme wine paired dinner four courses paired with four wines.
13:45 You can also order ahead and pick up or have wine shipped for virtual experiences
14:13 Partnering with Make-A-Wish foundation for virtual event experience to raise money to grant kid’s wishes.
15:40 Meaning of the name Bricoleur. Flying by the seat of your pants!
17:46 Currently by appointment only Thursday –Monday 10am to 5pm make appointment on website or call 707-857-5700
18:31 Karissa Kruse -- News you can use from Sonoma County Wine Growers
19:30 Wine Item of the day—Greetings from Lake Wine dish towel.
20:20 Repour wine saver-- now more than ever a great item for virtual tastings when you open multiple wines.
22:15 WineRoad.com has link to all open tasting rooms with outdoor space and curbside pick-up.
Links
Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast
Credits:
Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.