6/15-Larry Van Aalst talks with Patricia Conklin & Doug Nalle

Patricia Conklin - CEO of the Sonoma Marin Fair

A busy time of year for the CEO of the Sonoma Marin Fair , opening on June 22. Patricia oversees the entire operation including the world famous Ugly Dog Contest. The North of The Gate Wine Competition is one of the components of the Fair , and Pat will tell us her favorite wines and what to expect at the Wine Garden inside the Fairgrounds.














Doug Nalle -  Owner of Nalle Winery

Doug is the owner of Nalle Winery , one of the exceptional small producers in Sonma County . Doug without a question listens to a different drummer in his approach to making wine. Family first , and a belief that wine should be expressive , and not dominating , brings Doug praise from the great wine magazines , and respect from the winemakers all over California.