Wednesday, May 29, 2013

5/29-Larry Van Aalst visits with Jody Gray & Denise Gill

Jody Gray - C.E.O., El Dorado County Fair
As C.E.O.  of the El Dorado County Fair, Jody also oversees the El Dorado Wine Competition taking place the third week of May. Just announced winners will be our topic of conversation along with the history of one of the Gold Country's  most notable wine events.


Denise Gill - Director of Sales & Hospitality, Ancient Oak Cellars
Director of Sales & Hospitality at Ancient Oak Cellars, Denise is a Wine Country Veteran. Denise will tell us about The new Ancient Oak Tasting Room in Downtown Santa Rosa. We will also taste new releases , and talk to Denise about her experiences as a Judge at the El Dorado Competition.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

5/22-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks to Jon Phillips & Dr. Liz Thach


Jon Phillips - Inspiration Vineyards
A long and winding road brought Jon to Sonoma County and the founding of Inspiration Vineyards. The Vineyard in the Russian River area and the Winery just a mile or so from the studio at FountainGrove Inn are both overseen by Jon. An abundance of medals, and articles in some of the best wine magazines, make this relatively new winery one of the must visits on your next trip to Sonoma . Jon will bring some new releases to sample, and talk about how the 2013 vintage is shaping up.



Dr. Liz Thach MW - Masters of Wine , PHD, International Wine Judge, Educator at Sonoma State University, and Author

Masters of Wine , PHD, International Wine Judge, Educator at Sonoma State University, and Author of both fiction,and nonfiction,books and articles, makes Liz the perfect resource for the Whats
Cookin on Wine series. Liz is flying in the day before the show from one of the big wine competitions in London , and will tell us about the European wine world , and give us her take as a mover and shaker in this business.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

5/15-Larry Van Aalst talks to Jon Phillips & Dr. Liz Thach

Jon Phillips - Inspiration Vineyards
A long and winding road brought Jon to Sonoma County and the founding of Inspiration Vineyards. The Vineyard in the Russian River area and the Winery just a mile or so from the studio at FountainGrove Inn are both overseen by Jon. An abundance of medals, and articles in some of the best wine magazines, make this relatively new winery one of the must visits on your next trip to Sonoma . Jon will bring some new releases to sample, and talk about how the 2013 vintage is shaping up.


Dr. Liz Thach MW - Masters of Wine , PHD, International Wine Judge, Educator at Sonoma State University, and Author

Masters of Wine , PHD, International Wine Judge, Educator at Sonoma State University, and Author of both fiction,and nonfiction,books and articles, makes Liz the perfect resource for the Whats
Cookin on Wine series. Liz is flying in the day before the show from one of the big wine competitions in London , and will tell us about the European wine world , and give us her take as a mover and shaker in this business.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

5/8-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks to Traci Dutton & Mike Martini


Traci Dutton -  Sommelier, Wine Spectator Restaurant
Sommelier at the Wine Spectator Restaurant in the Culinary Institute of Americas' Greystoke campus, Traci is also a wine judge, educator, and author. Traci will be with us to talk about the world class school and the job of keeping it all together with her busy travel and lecture schedule.



Mike Martini - General Manager &CEO, Taft Street Winery
General Manager and CEO of Taft Street Winery, keeps Mike so busy he retired from politics (former Mayor of Santa Rosa Ca.) and devotes all his time to producing some of the best wines in Sonoma County. Taft Street has a amazing story behind it and Mike will be here to give us the insider scoop along with tasting some new releases.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

5/1-Larry Van Aalst talks to Traci Dutton & Mike Martini

Traci Dutton -  Sommelier, Wine Spectator Restaurant
Sommelier at the Wine Spectator Restaurant in the Culinary Institute of Americas' Greystoke campus, Traci is also a wine judge, educator, and author. Traci will be with us to talk about the world class school and the job of keeping it all together with her busy travel and lecture schedule.



Mike Martini - General Manager &CEO, Taft Street Winery
General Manager and CEO of Taft Street Winery, keeps Mike so busy he retired from politics (former Mayor of Santa Rosa Ca.) and devotes all his time to producing some of the best wines in Sonoma County. Taft Street has a amazing story behind it and Mike will be here to give us the insider scoop along with tasting some new releases.