11/3-Denise Gill, Bill Smart

Denise Gill -  General Manager for Hop Kiln Winery

one of the great jobs in Sonoma County and Denise is one of the great people. With over 20 years experience in the industry, Denise has put her brand on Hop Kiln and taken this established winery to new heights. We will be talking about the problematic harvest and the new Wine Bar at Hop Kiln along with tasting the new releases.




















Bill Smart - PR, Dry Creek Vineyards 

Bill heads up public relations for one of the best know of Sonoma County Wineries . Dry Creek Vineyards is a benchmark in all of California for Fume Blanc, and has a portfolio of extraordinary award winning wines. Bill will tell us about the new vintages being released and delve into the "business of wine"

10/27-What's Cookin' on Wine: Sonoma Wine Report

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. 

Discover Sonoma Wine Country anytime of year...

10/20-Bob Peak, Moira Conzelman

Bob Peak-The Beverage People

One of the partners at The Beverage People , Bob is in the middle of a very busy season. Wine, Beer, Cheese , and many other home made treats are at the heart of what The Beverage People does. Located in Santa Rosa, the shop is the go to place for supplies and instruction in the arts surrounding the joys of the wine country. Bob will be here to give us some insider info on the beverage business, and some thoughts about making some great holiday gifts.

Moira Conzelman  -  Public Relations Director Harmonique Winery

Public Relations Director and principal in Harmonique Winery, Moira is one of the very successful newcomers to the Mendocino wine scene. Producing only Pinot Noir , Harmonique recently won Best of Show in The Mendocino Wine Competition . Moira will be her to discuss the problematic 2010 harvest ,and what it takes to enter into a tough market of world class wines.

10/13-WCOW: Sonoma County Wine

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. 

Discover Sonoma Wine Country anytime of year...

10/6-Joel Bellagio and Mariah Clinton, Rene Byck

Joel Bellagio and Mariah Clinton - Organizers for The KRCB Wine Auction

This is a busy time for Joel and Mariah. Taking place the second  two weekends in October, this is a big event in Wine Country. KRCB is the PBS TV Station in Sonoma County and has a large base of donors for what is a major fundraising event. Lots from William Selyem, Kosta Browne , and many other great wineries along with some great vacation and dining packages are on the block this year. You can bid during the live TV auction, and also on line.






Rene Byck - Paradise Ridge Winery 

In the hills of Santa Rosa, produces world class , award winning wines. A favorite of Mike Horn on the Whats Cookin Show , the winery has beautiful grounds , views , and some of the most hospitable staff in all of Sonoma County. Rene will be talking about harvest 2010 and the new releases.
This stunning wine country property was discovered in 1977 by Walter Byck & Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars. The winery was founded in 1991 and is family owned & operated. Every attention to detail is personally overseen to give an exceptional and complete wine country experience. Wander through the outdoor sculpture exhibit in Marijke’s Grove, enjoy the Fountain Grove Winery historical exhibit or bring a picnic to savor with a bottle of our outstanding wines. For those planning a wedding or special event, Paradise offers a romantic & magical setting. Whatever your fantasy, Paradise Ridge Winery is a wine country experience not to be missed.

9/29-WCOW: Sonoma County Wine

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. 

Discover Sonoma Wine Country anytime of year...

9/22-Ken Murakami, Tom West, Rick Moshin

Ken Murakami - General Manager for The FountainGrove Inn

Ken is at the center of the hospitality business in Sonoma County. Ken will stop by to tell us about some new offers, promotions , and introduce the new Executive Chef who just joined the crew at Equus Restaurant.







Tom West-The Wine Emporium

The man behind The Wine Emporium in Sebastopol , Tom has one of the most progressive and interactive stores, and tasting bars in all of Wine Country. Telling us what is new, the good buys , and what to look forward to Tom is the man in the know.


















Rick Moshin-Moshin Vineyards

The principal and Winemaker for Moshin Vineyards Rick has the most innovative facility in the Russian River Valley. A new 21st century style of making wine is producing some exceptional award winning wines. Rick is in the middle of harvest , but will take some time to tell us about vintage 2010, and his new releases.