All posts by Rebecca Germolus

Rebecca Germolus, co-owner of Maximum Value Marketing, loves Sonoma County and playing along the Wine Road. Rebecca daily immerses herself in wine country by providing cost-effective marketing and writing solutions to wineries and restaurants.

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/ February 25, 2024
Aerial view of Russian River Valley showing the fog heaviest over the river and then drifting over the surrounding land.

What’s an AVA and Why Should I Care?

I’m often asked by wine drinkers, what’s an AVA and why should I care? The short answer is AVAs can help you figure out what type of wine you like and how to find more with similar characteristics. But there...

/ September 2, 2023
Four Blue Bin wine bottles with labels that read 100% recycled bottle and the name of the wine. The background is a beach and ocean with boats in the bay and buildings on the hills on the right side.

Exploring Alternative Wine Packaging

Wine lovers’ interest in alternative wine packages is rapidly growing. Putting wine in non-glass containers isn’t something new. Yet, premium quality wines in alternative packaging—especially environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging—haven’t always easy been to find. I wasn’t sure what I’d...

/ August 1, 2023
A circle with a stylized quail holding a wine bottle. Around the edges of the circle are the words Wine Road Ambassador There is a fuzzy image of a vineyard in spring in the background.

Want to be a Wine Road Ambassador?

The Wine Road just launched a new program available to folks who already love and talk about the Wine Road to become certified ambassadors. How cool is that! What Does It Mean? One definition of an ambassador is someone who...

/ July 12, 2023
An inviting porch with white wicker chairs and tables, all nicely decorated with flowers, throw pillows and a bowl of fruit. Redwood trees and an American flag frame the background.

Finding the Best Place to Stay

When planning a trip, finding the best place to stay isn’t always easy. And, it can take hours of web searching, and you still may settle for less than you wanted. As I planned a recent trip, I was once...

/ May 31, 2023
Three 1946 Chevy trucks loaded with grapes bins

For the Love of Old Trucks

Why are some folks so drawn to old trucks? Is it the romance of years past? Whatever the attraction, the love affair with old trucks continues on, especially along the Wine Road. Though their numbers of dwindling, we found four...

/ May 1, 2023
Top caption is "Plan Your Adventure" with three boxes below with vineyard photos. From left to write the words over the photos are Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley.

Best Wine Country Trip Planning Resource

When planning a Wine Country trip — be it a day, weekend or week long — you’ll most likely be searching for online resources to help you figure out where to wine taste, what to do, where to eat and...

/ April 11, 2023
Carol Shelton pouring wine from a barrel using a wine thief into a Wine Road wine glass. Barrels in the background with Carol Shelton Wines stamped on each barrel.

A Toast to Women Winemakers

In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s explore the paths of a few women winemakers along the Wine Road. Women have been a part of the wine industry for a very long time. Until recently, a woman rarely was given...

/ March 8, 2023
Summer photo of Dry Creek Valley with lots of green vineyard and tree-lined hills in the background.

Stories Behind the Names

What’s in a name? Many wineries bear the name of their founder, like Frick, Foppiano or Trentadue. Others are named for a region or landmark, like Alexander Valley Vineyards, Dry Creek Vineyard, Russian River Vineyards or Mill Creek Vineyards &...

/ February 8, 2023
Man, all dressed in blue with a red-faced watch, has a wine thief inserted in a wine barrel in one hand and a wine glass in the other hand.

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Barrel Tasting 2023

Here are the top 10 reasons to attend the Wine Road’s Barrel Tasting, the weekend of Friday, March 3rd through Sunday, March 5th. Reason 1 – Rare Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to taste and learn about wines being...

/ January 17, 2023