Wednesday, December 26, 2012

12/26-Larry Van Aalst visits with William Seppi & Jean Marie Cercley

William Seppi - Costeaux Cafe & Bakery
Will is at the helm of Costeaux Cafe & Bakery , family owned since 1923. Not only is the bakery one of the most award winning institutions in all of Northern California Wine Country, they also have a pivotal role in The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. A great place in downtown Healdsburg to stop for lunch or to pick up a picnic for your wine tasting adventures, Costeaux is a must visit . Will is going to give us the scoop on  what is going on this time of year and tell us his favorite destinations.


Also - A special report on New Years Eve, and the Champagne that goes with it.  We have Jean Marie Cercley joining us to discuss "The Magic of Bubbles" from the perspective of a French Wine Expert.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

12/19-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks to Chris Smith & Tom Simoneau


Chris Smith - Contributor, The Santa Rosa Press Democrat
The most read writer in Northern California Wine Country ,Chris contributes daily to The Santa Rosa Press Democrat. The largest newspaper  in Napa, Sonoma , Mendocino , the P.D. is the go to publication for news about  wineries , and what's happening in the North Bay. Chris will be with us to give you some tips on how to really enjoy a visit to Sonoma County.









Tom Simoneau - Owner, Simoneau Vineyards

Tom and Brenda Simoneau are the owners of Simoneau Vineyards in  Alexander Valley. The long and eventful journey that took Tom to being a musician , salesman, educator, wine judge, radio personality, and award winning winemaker is what he will tell us about , along with trying some new releases.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

12/12-Larry Van Aalst talks to Chris Smith & Tom Simoneau

Chris Smith - Contributor, The Santa Rosa Press Democrat
The most read writer in Northern California Wine Country ,Chris contributes daily to The Santa Rosa Press Democrat. The largest newspaper  in Napa, Sonoma , Mendocino , the P.D. is the go to publication for news about  wineries , and what's happening in the North Bay. Chris will be with us to give you some tips on how to really enjoy a visit to Sonoma County.








Tom Simoneau - Owner, Simoneau Vineyards

Tom and Brenda Simoneau are the owners of Simoneau Vineyards in  Alexander Valley. The long and eventful journey that took Tom to being a musician , salesman, educator, wine judge, radio personality, and award winning winemaker is what he will tell us about , along with trying some new releases.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

12/5-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Robert Merletti / George Christie & Ted Davidson


Robert Merletti / George Christie - Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine
Rob Merletti ,Publisher of Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine will be with us to introduce the new C.E.O of the organization , George Cristie. With a focus on industry professionals this magazine is a leading resource in the Wine World and is responsible for five of the top Wine Competitions in the United States.




Ted Davidson - Jarvis Winery
With a World Class background in the Wine Industry , Ted wears many hats. Part of the team at the spectacular Jarvis Winery, puts Ted in the enviable position of  " This is as good as it gets" in the Wine World.
We will be talking about wine, food, and perhaps a little opera and baseball.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

11/28-Larry Van Aalst talks with Tom Silberkleit & Rene Byck

Tom Silberkleit - Publisher, Wine House Press
As publisher for Wine House Press , Tom has the enviable job of visiting some of the most beautiful wineries in California and producing some great books. The newest  edition  has been released and is available now. If you are looking for a great holiday present for a wine lover, you have found the real deal.




Rene Byck - Paradise Ridge Winery
One of the most spectacular wineries in Sonoma County , sits just around the corner from The FountainGrove Inn , where The Sonoma Wine Report  originates . Award winning wines, innovative programs and the extraordinary setting make Paradise Ridge Winery , a must visit on your next trip to Northern California . Rene will be with us to talk about the family run business and what's new for 2012.


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

11/21-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with Randy Pitts & Bob Peak


Randy Pitts - Winemaker, Harvest Moon Winery

Winemaker for Harvest Moon Winery, keeps Randy busy balancing the family business and the family at home. Whispering to you
is the motto at Harvest Moon and Randy will tell us why a soft approach to wine is getting him so much notice. We will taste the new releases and talk about the 2012 vintage.



One of the partners at The Beverage People , Bob is in touch with some of the most interesting of all homemade products. Beer , wine , cheese, vinegar,are just some of the things that you can make at home, and Bob will tell us now is the time to start on you holiday gifts.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

11/14-Larry Van Aalst visits with Randy Pitts & Bob Peak

Randy Pitts - Winemaker, Harvest Moon Winery

Winemaker for Harvest Moon Winery, keeps Randy busy balancing the family business and the family at home. Whispering to you
is the motto at Harvest Moon and Randy will tell us why a soft approach to wine is getting him so much notice. We will taste the new releases and talk about the 2012 vintage.



One of the partners at The Beverage People , Bob is in touch with some of the most interesting of all homemade products. Beer , wine , cheese, vinegar,are just some of the things that you can make at home, and Bob will tell us now is the time to start on you holiday gifts.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

11/7-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Christopher Sawyer & Melissa Moholt-Siebert



Christopher Sawyer - Sommelier to the Stars

Chris sports the title Sommelier to the Stars, and is without doubt one of the most involved people in all  of Northern California
Wine Country. Chris will be here  to give us the low down on his Film Festival , and all that's worth talking about in the world of wine.










Owner of Ancient Oak Cellars , Melissa has just opened the first Wine Tasting Room in downtown Santa Rosa. We will talk about her extraordinary wines and a new direction for the County Seat of Sonoma .

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

10/31-Larry Van Aalst talks with Christopher Sawyer & Melissa Moholt-Siebert

Christopher Sawyer - Sommelier to the Stars

Chris sports the title Sommelier to the Stars, and is without doubt one of the most involved people in all  of Northern California
Wine Country. Chris will be here  to give us the low down on his Film Festival , and all that's worth talking about in the world of wine.










Owner of Ancient Oak Cellars , Melissa has just opened the first Wine Tasting Room in downtown Santa Rosa. We will talk about her extraordinary wines and a new direction for the County Seat of Sonoma .

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

10/24-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Robert Merletti / George Christie & Ted Davidson


Robert Merletti / George Christie - Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine
Rob Merletti ,Publisher of Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine will be with us to introduce the new C.E.O of the organization , George Cristie. With a focus on industry professionals this magazine is a leading resource in the Wine World and is responsible for five of the top Wine Competitions in the United States.





Ted Davidson - Jarvis Winery

With a World Class background in the Wine Industry , Ted wears many hats. Part of the team at the spectacular Jarvis Winery, puts Ted in the enviable position of  " This is as good as it gets" in the Wine World.
We will be talking about wine, food, and perhaps a little opera and baseball.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

10/17-Larry Van Aalst talks with Robert Merletti / George Christie & Ted Davidson

Robert Merletti / George Christie - Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine
Rob Merletti ,Publisher of Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine will be with us to introduce the new C.E.O of the organization , George Cristie. With a focus on industry professionals this magazine is a leading resource in the Wine World and is responsible for five of the top Wine Competitions in the United States.




Ted Davidson - Jarvis Winery

With a World Class background in the Wine Industry , Ted wears many hats. Part of the team at the spectacular Jarvis Winery, puts Ted in the enviable position of  " This is as good as it gets" in the Wine World.
We will be talking about wine, food, and perhaps a little opera and baseball.



Tuesday, October 9, 2012

10/10-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks to Joel Belagio, Mariah Clinton and Debra Del Fiorentino


Joel Belagio and Mariah Clinton - KRCB Wine Auction
Just around the corner is the KRCB Wine Auction. Joel and Mariah are the forces behind this fundraiser for the Northern California Wine Country PBS Station. Running October 12,13,14 and 19,20,21
the auction has extraordinary lots donated by some of the most recognized names in the business. Bidding can be on air, and on line , so you can participate from anywhere and get some " only found here " treasures.


The International Women's Wine Competition has found it's Chief Judge in Debra. Taking place in September , the competition has all women judges and is finding a vast audience for their insightful taste. Debra will be with us to give us the winners and a peek into the goings on.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

10/3-Larry Van Aalst talks to Joel Belagio, Mariah Clinton and Debra Del Fiorentino

Joel Belagio and Mariah Clinton - KRCB Wine Auction

Just around the corner is the KRCB Wine Auction. Joel and Mariah are the forces behind this fundraiser for the Northern California Wine Country PBS Station. Running October 12,13,14 and 19,20,21
the auction has extraordinary lots donated by some of the most recognized names in the business. Bidding can be on air, and on line , so you can participate from anywhere and get some " only found here " treasures.


The International Women's Wine Competition has found it's Chief Judge in Debra. Taking place in September , the competition has all women judges and is finding a vast audience for their insightful taste. Debra will be with us to give us the winners and a peek into the goings on.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

9/26-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Bob Engel & Jim Caudill


Bob Engel - Director of Marketing / Chef Liaison , Gourmet Mushrooms Inc.

As Director  of Marketing / Chef Liaison , Bob is involved in a unique enterprise at Gourmet Mushrooms Inc. located in Sebastopol Ca.
Setting a standard in the US , Gourmet Mushrooms produces some "only found here" mushrooms , and has become recognized world wide for its work in the cultivation field.


Jim is the Director of Public Relations & Hospitality at The Hess Collection, a must be visited Museum and Winery in Napa Ca.
Jim will be with us to talk about this extraordinary facility and the MacPhail  wines from Sonoma.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

9/19-Larry Van Aalst talks with Bob Engel & Jim Caudill

Bob Engel - Director of Marketing / Chef Liaison , Gourmet Mushrooms Inc.

As Director  of Marketing / Chef Liaison , Bob is involved in a unique enterprise at Gourmet Mushrooms Inc. located in Sebastopol Ca.
Setting a standard in the US , Gourmet Mushrooms produces some "only found here" mushrooms , and has become recognized world wide for its work in the cultivation field.


Jim is the Director of Public Relations & Hospitality at The Hess Collection, a must be visited Museum and Winery in Napa Ca.
Jim will be with us to talk about this extraordinary facility and the MacPhail  wines from Sonoma.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

9/12-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with Dan Berger & Rusty Eddy

Dan Berger - Author, Educator, Wine Competition Director,Wine Judge, and World Traveler
Dan is a busy guy. As one of the go to people in Sonoma County, he has a long list of projects. We will talk about some Sonoma County favorites and the best deals in good wine right now.






Rusty has an international perspective on what happening in the world of wine today. After a long association with Sonoma County , Rusty is now working with wide ranging areas and some spectacular Wineries outside of California . Rusty will give us his opinion of the big picture in the wine business .

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

9/5-Larry Van Aalst visits with Dan Berger & Rusty Eddy

Dan Berger - Author, Educator, Wine Competition Director,Wine Judge, and World Traveler
Dan is a busy guy. As one of the go to people in Sonoma County, he has a long list of projects. We will talk about some Sonoma County favorites and the best deals in good wine right now.





Rusty has an international perspective on what happening in the world of wine today. After a long association with Sonoma County , Rusty is now working with wide ranging areas and some spectacular Wineries outside of California . Rusty will give us his opinion of the big picture in the wine business .

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

8/29-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Justin Wangler & Brenda Chatelain

Justin Wangler - Kendall Jackson
Kendall Jackson is one of the best recognized names in all of the wine world and has a treasure in its' Executive Chef Justin. Wine and food go hand in hand at KJ , and the second weekend in September The Heirloom Tomato Festival takes place. The event that always sells out is one of the highlights in Sonoma County. Justin will be here to talk about the festival and tell us about his favorite Kendall Jackson wines.


Brenda Chatelain - The Smoked Olive
Owner of one of Sonoma Countys' exceptional gourmet food producers keeps Brenda going nonstop . The Smoked Olive is a success story we love to tell. Williams Sonoma , Whole Foods , and dozens of other serious food purveyors line up to carry the product line of smoked olive oils, and the new line up of smoked brown sugar, herbs , etc. Brenda will tell us what it is like to be in the heart of Wine Country , and how specialty food products go with wine.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

8/22-Larry Van Aalst talks with Justin Wangler & Brenda Chatelain

Justin Wangler - Kendall Jackson
Kendall Jackson is one of the best recognized names in all of the wine world and has a treasure in its' Executive Chef Justin. Wine and food go hand in hand at KJ , and the second weekend in September The Heirloom Tomato Festival takes place. The event that always sells out is one of the highlights in Sonoma County. Justin will be here to talk about the festival and tell us about his favorite Kendall Jackson wines.


Brenda Chatelain -  The Smoked Olive
Owner of one of Sonoma Countys' exceptional gourmet food producers keeps Brenda going nonstop . The Smoked Olive is a success story we love to tell. Williams Sonoma , Whole Foods , and dozens of other serious food purveyors line up to carry the product line of smoked olive oils, and the new line up of smoked brown sugar, herbs , etc. Brenda will tell us what it is like to be in the heart of Wine Country , and how specialty food products go with wine.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

8/15-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with William Silver & Dan Berger

William Silver - Dean of The Business School at Sonoma State University
Dr. Silver is the Dean of The Business School at Sonoma State University. Offering a Masters Degree in Wine Business, makes Sonoma State unique. Dr. Silver will be here to tell us about the new wine released by his students and what to expect in the future.





Dan Berger - Author, Columnist, Speaker & Wine Judge
One of the go to people in the Sonoma County wine community , Dan has been a fixture here for more than twenty five years. An author, educator, wine judge, and wine competition director, are just a few of his credentials. Dan will tell us about the upcoming Wine Weekend and what is new and exciting in wine.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

8/8-Larry Van Aalst visits with William Silver & Dan Berger

William Silver - Dean of The Business School at Sonoma State University
Dr. Silver is the Dean of The Business School at Sonoma State University. Offering a Masters Degree in Wine Business, makes Sonoma State unique. Dr. Silver will be here to tell us about the new wine released by his students and what to expect in the future.





Dan Berger - Author, Columnist, Speaker & Wine Judge
One of the go to people in the Sonoma County wine community , Dan has been a fixture here for more than twenty five years. An author, educator, wine judge, and wine competition director, are just a few of his credentials. Dan will tell us about the upcoming Wine Weekend and what is new and exciting in wine.




Wednesday, August 1, 2012

8/01-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Bob Cabral & Michael Browne

Bob Cabral - Winemaker/General Manager for Williams Selyem Winery
Bob Cabral is Winemaker/General Manager for Williams Selyem Winery for the past 15 years , Bob is recognized around the world as one of the best Pinot men alive. With attention to detail, and being a great steward of the earth , Bob has established himself as a wine star . We will talk about the new releases, and what is in store for the 2012 vintage.


Michael is living the dream in Sonoma County . In just few short years Mike has gone from struggling to start a new winery, to having his Pinot in the number one spot of The Top 100 Wines in the World List , published by The Wine Spectator ! Mike will be here to tell us what it is like to have the # 1 Wine, and how your life changes when you reach that mark.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

7/25-Larry Van Aalst talks with Bob Cabral & Michael Browne

Bob Cabral - Winemaker/General Manager for Williams Selyem Winery
Bob Cabral is Winemaker/General Manager for Williams Selyem Winery for the past 15 years , Bob is recognized around the world as one of the best Pinot men alive. With attention to detail, and being a great steward of the earth , Bob has established himself as a wine star .  We will talk about the new releases, and what is in store for the 2012 vintage.


Michael is living the dream in Sonoma County . In just few short years Mike has gone from struggling to start a new winery, to having his Pinot in the number one spot of The  Top 100 Wines in the World List , published by The Wine Spectator ! Mike will be here to tell us what it is like to have the # 1 Wine, and how your life changes when you reach that mark.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

7/18-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Sara Cummings & David Vicini

Sara Cummings - Director of Communications, Sonoma County Vintners Association
The Sonoma County Wine Country Weekend is just around the corner , and Sara, as the Director of Communications for the Sonoma County Vintners Association will be with us to give her insider recommendations. One of the great events in the wine world, this labor day weekend knockout is not to be missed.




David Vicini - Proprietor, Trecini
David is the proprietor at one of Sonoma's extraordinary, award winning wineries . We will be talking about The Sonoma County Wine Country Weekend and David is the go to guy. Having participated in this event for many years Trecini is one of the most recognized names, don't miss your chance to try it at MacMurray Ranch.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

7/11-Larry Van Aalst talks with Sara Cummings & David Vicini

Sara Cummings - Director of Communications, Sonoma County Vintners Association
The Sonoma County Wine Country Weekend is just around the corner , and Sara, as the Director of Communications  for the Sonoma County Vintners Association will be with us to give her insider recommendations. One of the great events in the wine world, this labor day weekend knockout is not to be missed.




David Vicini - Proprietor, Trecini
David is the proprietor at one of Sonoma's  extraordinary, award winning wineries . We will be talking about The Sonoma County Wine Country Weekend and David is the go to guy. Having participated in this event for many years Trecini is one of the most recognized names, don't miss your chance to try it  at MacMurray Ranch.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

7/4-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with Steve Sangiacomo & Pat Ross

Steve Sangiacomo - Sangiacomo Vineyards

Being part of one of the most recognized families in Northern California's Wine County sets well with Steve. Sangiacomo Vineyards is a favorite with some of the best winemakers around , and is proudly displayed on their labels . Steve is the currant President of The Sonoma Winegrape Commission along with his overseeing the family vineyards.
We will talk about the new releases and have an estimate about vintage 2012.


Pat is in charge of lavender production at Matanzas Creek Winery
and this time of year is when it all happens . The Days of Wine and Lavender are this coming weekend. One of the unique events in Sonoma County the festival is a must do if you are in Santa Rosa. Pat will tell us about, what is a very special time in wine country ,and also talk about the Mantanzas Creek wines.