Apr 20, 2023
Episode 173
Sponsored by Ron Rubin Winery
Episode 173 | Valerie Wathen, General Manager at
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Beth and Marcy chat with Valerie Wathen about her experience at
Sebastopol’s #1 tourist attraction, and how leaving a “normal job”
to be in the wine business is the maverick move that many
experienced wine-industry folks have done here in Sonoma
County!
Wine of the Day: Dutton- Goldfield Winery 2019
Emerald Ridge Pinot Noir
Podcast Sponsor: Ron Rubin Winery
SHOW NOTES
00:50 Sebastopol is the best! Everyone needs to visit.
1:42 Valerie gives us more detail about our lovely Wine of the Day.
4:09 We learn about what wines we can expect to
experience when visiting the tasting room.
6:35 Valerie gives us a little history on
Dutton-Goldfield Winery, and who is Dutton and who is
Goldfield.
11:32 They’re flexible for walk ins, but
reservations are preferred- they’re also open 7 days a week!
14:12 As a transplant to Sonoma County, Valerie
shares her tourism recommendations :)
15:58 Valerie tells us how she got started in the
wine industry. Maverick moment!
24:33 Dutton-Goldfield does an amazing Wine &
Cheese pairing, they also do different seasonal tastings - and a
Library tasting!
26:50 This is your friendly reminder to check our
website for events, virtual events, deals, and “something
different” sections!
28:14 Valerie shares one of her favorite features
of our site: Varietal Search!
28:55 “One last thing” with Beth! Mother’s
Day Weekend Sparkling Seminar.
Links
https://www.duttongoldfield.com/
https://www.wineroad.com/seminarseries/
Ron Rubin Winery
Credits:
The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
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Sebastopol, CA.
http://thresholdstudios.info/