2/01-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.

1/25-Larry Van Aalst speaks to Bruce & Steve Cousins and Brenda Chatelain

Bruce & Steve Cousins - Partner Owners, Armida Winery

Partner owners of Armida Winery, brothers Bruce and Steve Cousins, have one of the happening spots in all of Sonoma County.

Along with producing exceptional award winning wines , the winery is host to some of the best events in Wine Country. We will talk about "Heaven & Hell",

the theme of Barrel Tasting Weekend, coming up in March, and also preview some of the new releases.

Brenda Chatelain - The Smoked Olive

The driving force behind The Smoked Olive Brenda has made a mark on specialty foods in the past few years.  Smoked olive oil, was the first product that got rave reviews in the press. Now expanding the line Brenda will be here to talk with us about some new and sensational offerings

all produced in Sonoma County.

1/18-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.

1/11-Larry Van Aalst visits with Vinnie Cilurzo & Ray Johnson

Vinnie Cilurzo - Brewmaster for Russian River Brewing Co.

Vinnie is one of the most respected brewers in North America. Two time winner of the Large Brewpub Champion Brewery / Brewmaster award, people come from across the nation when his limited beer is released. Famous for his Pliny Ale , he is without doubt a superstar of a brewer.




Ray Johnson - Director, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

As one of the Directors of The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Ray has had a very busy year so far. The competition took place

January 3-6 , in Cloverdale Ca, and is the largest judging of American Wines in the world . More than 5,600 wines were entered this year, and Ray will be with us to list the winners and tell the goings on in the back rooms of this most prestigious event.

01/04-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.