Tuesday, July 26, 2011

7/27-Larry Van Aalst talks with Sara Cummings & Steven Sangiacomo


Sara Cummings - Director of Marketing Sonoma County Vintners Association
As Director of Marketing for The Sonoma County Vintners Association, Sara will be with us to tell us about some spectacular events on the slate for this summer in Wine Country. Grapes to Glass and The Sonoma County Wine Weekend are among my favorites. The Wine Weekend is on Labor Day Weekend and is a world class event. We will get the best tips on tickets, places to stay, and Sara's insider "best things to do" list.

Part of the third generation of grape growers in the Carneros region of Sonoma County, Steven has more than fifty award winning clients for the Sangiacomo Vineyards grapes. Steven will tell us about the best of what's out there this year and how the 2011 vintage is looking.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

7/20-What's Cookin' on Wine : Sonoma Wine Report

Hosted by Larry Van Aalst from the Equus Restaurant inside the Fountain Grove Inn.


Located just 65 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is close to the Redwoods, the Sonoma Coast and the Russian River. The quaint towns of Healdsburg, Calistoga and Sonoma are within an easy drive as well as the wine appellations of Dry Creek, Russian River and Sonoma Valleys.



Golf at the private Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club located only a half a mile from the hotel or plan a shopping excursion in nearby charming downtown Santa Rosa. Sonoma Wine Country has so much to offer.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

7/13-Larry Van Aalst talks to Scot Covington & Randy Pitts

Scot Covington - Winemaker at Trione Winery
Having worked all over the world, and with some of the best winemakers in California, Scot found a home with the Trione family in Sonoma County. With a long history of producing exceptional wines , the Triones tapped Scot to be the winemaker for what they expect will be the best ever wine produced with their name on the label . Scot will be here to tell us about the first few years of developing a new winery, and his take  on the 2011 vintage.








Randy Pitts - Winemaker at Harvest Moon Winery
Randy , the winemaker at Harvest Moon Winery is a favorite of  the Hosts of the Whats' Cookin shows. His winery in the heart of The Russian River region, produces "Wines that Whisper " , a soft handed approach to elegant wines that are crafted to enhance food. Randy will tell us about the latest releases , and talk about some special events coming up.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

7/6-What's Cookin' on Wine : Sonoma Wine Report

Hosted by Larry Van Aalst from the Equus Restaurant inside the Fountain Grove Inn.


Located just 65 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is close to the Redwoods, the Sonoma Coast and the Russian River. The quaint towns of Healdsburg, Calistoga and Sonoma are within an easy drive as well as the wine appellations of Dry Creek, Russian River and Sonoma Valleys.
 


Golf at the private Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club located only a half a mile from the hotel or plan a shopping excursion in nearby charming downtown Santa Rosa. Sonoma Wine Country has so much to offer.