Tuesday, June 26, 2012

6/27-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.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

6/20-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with Dan Barwick & Stew Lauterbach

Dan Barwick - Winemaker, Paradise Ridge Winery

Dan is one of treasures of Sonoma County. Countless awards and the people pleasing aspect of the wines has made this out of the way winery a must visit on your trip to wine country. A favorite of CRN's Mike Horn, Paradise Ridge is also know for its outdoor art gallery and a spectacular view.

Dan will introduce the new releases and talk about the 2012 vintage.


If a full and varied life is the measure of a man, Stew has made his mark.
Physician, adventurer , Winemaker , are just some of the things that keep Dr. Lauterbach occupied . Stew will be with us to talk about his extraordinary Pinots, and Rhone style wines and tell us his secret of living the good life in Wine Country.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

6/13-Larry Van Aalst visits with Dan Barwick & Stew Lauterbach

Dan Barwick - Winemaker, Paradise Ridge Winery

Dan is one of treasures of Sonoma County. Countless awards and the people pleasing aspect of the wines has made this out of the way winery a must visit on your trip to wine country. A favorite of CRN's Mike Horn, Paradise Ridge is also know for its outdoor art gallery and a spectacular view.

Dan will introduce the new releases and talk about the 2012 vintage.


If a full and varied life is the measure of a man, Stew has made his mark.
Physician, adventurer , Winemaker , are just some of the things that keep Dr. Lauterbach occupied . Stew will be with us to talk about his extraordinary Pinots, and Rhone style wines and tell us his secret of living the good life in Wine Country.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

6/6-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Melissa Stackhouse & Randy Peters

Melissa Stackhouse - Winemaker for J Vineyards


Melissa has an impressive resume. World traveled and with a background at some of the great California wineries, she has found a home at Judy Jordan's J Winery. Melissa will be here to talk about her style of Pinot Noir, and give us the scoop on what is in store for the 2012 vintage.







A lifetime resident of Sonoma County , Randy is vineyard owner and partner in Kokomo Vineyards. Bringing a wealth of grape growing and a history to Kokomo , Randy will be talking about the past and the future of making wine in the Dry Creek Valley.