Wine Road Podcast - Episode 248 - Lauren Fremont

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Lauren Fremont, discussing the Wine Growers of Dry Creek Valley and the region's wine industry.

(0:10 - 0:23) Introduction to the "Wine Road" podcast, hosted by Marci Gordon and Beth Costa, with thanks to Ron Rubin for supporting the show. (0:24 - 0:48) Acknowledgment of financial support from River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, highlighting their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. (0:49 - 0:58) Introduction of guest Lauren Fremont, Executive Director of The Wine Growers of Dry Creek Valley. (0:58 - 1:16) Lighthearted banter about Lauren finding the location despite a mix-up with the address. (1:16 - 1:46) Lauren explains The Wine Growers of Dry Creek Valley as a trade association representing the wineries and growers of the Dry Creek Valley region. (1:46 - 2:01) Discussion of Dry Creek Valley as a brand and its unique representation of the area. (2:02 - 2:25) Description of Dry Creek Valley's beauty, compact size, and ease of exploration for visitors. (2:26 - 2:49) Highlighting the diversity of wineries in Dry Creek Valley, each offering unique experiences. (2:49 - 3:32) Discussion of the valley's geography, its small size as an AVA, and the variety of wines produced, including over 50 different varieties. (3:32 - 3:58) Conversation about the…

People in this episode

Host: Beth Costa

Guest: Lauren Fremont

Topics covered

• Wine Road
• Dry Creek Valley
• wine industry
• wine growers
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir

Keywords

• wine
• Sonoma County
• vineyards
• travel

Sponsors

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Books & works: Wine Road Podcast, Wine Road, Got Bubbles

Places: the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Dry Creek Valley's, the Seine River, Paris, Sonoma County, Passport

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