4/10-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with Dan Barwick & Dan Berger

Dan Barwick - Winemaker, Paradise Ridge Winery
Winemaker and family member at Paradise Ridge Winery makes Dan one of our closest neighbors . Winning top awards at some of the most important wine competitions, has brought Dan into the spotlight in Sonoma County and having perhaps the most spectacular views from its' tasting room makes Paradise Ridge a must visit winery on your next visit. Dan will bring new releases and talk about the 2012 vintage.




Dan Berger- Nationally Syndicated Wine Column Writer, Author and Wine Judge
Nationally syndicated wine column writer, author, wine judge, host of two wine competitions,and creator of Vintage Experiences, are just a few of Dan Bergers accomplishments . Dan is the go to guy in Sonoma County and is at the hub of "people who know" in our industry. Dan will give us some perspective on new and different wines  and talk about the art of wine and cheese pairing.

4/3-Larry Van Aalst visits with Dan Barwick & Dan Berger

Dan Barwick - Winemaker, Paradise Ridge Winery
Winemaker and family member at Paradise Ridge Winery makes Dan one of our closest neighbors . Winning top awards at some of the most important wine competitions, has brought Dan into the spotlight in Sonoma County and having perhaps the most spectacular views from its' tasting room makes Paradise Ridge a must visit winery on your next visit. Dan will bring new releases and talk about the 2012 vintage.




Dan Berger- Nationally Syndicated Wine Column Writer, Author and Wine Judge
Nationally syndicated wine column writer, author, wine judge, host of two wine competitions,and creator of Vintage Experiences, are just a few of Dan Bergers accomplishments . Dan is the go to guy in Sonoma County and is at the hub of "people who know" in our industry. Dan will give us some perspective on new and different wines  and talk about the art of wine and cheese pairing.

3/27-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with Bill Smart & Mark Malpiede

Bill Smart - Director of Communications, Dry Creek Vineyards
As Director of Communications for Dry Creek Vineyards, Bill works for one of the most recognized wineries in Sonoma County. Know for its' great Fume Blanc , and exceptional red wine program , Dry Creek has been a "must visit" spot for all visitors to the Northern California Wine Country. Bill is just back from judging The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and we will talk about that , and taste some new releases from Dry Creek.

Mark Malpiede - Director of Marketing, Williams Selyem Winery
Director of Marketing at Williams Selyem Winery in the Russian River area of Sonoma County , Mark is sitting pretty at one of the premiere boutique wineries in all of California. Recently Mark was Host to Mike Horn and Paul Stern  from the What's Cooking Show here on CRN along with a group from Hawaii. Mark will be talking about the wonderful world of Pinot Noir, and give us his forecast of the 2013  vintage.

3/20-Larry Van Aalst talks with David Bice & Sue Straight

David Bice from Redwood Hill Farm
The Artisan Cheese Festival - The  Seventh Annual Artisan Cheese Festival is happening weekend of March 22,23,24 . The event held in Petaluma California has been a sell out every year. David Bice from Redwood Hill Farm , will be with us to give us the inside information on this not to be missed festival.

Sue Straight - Vice President of Martin Ray Winery
Sue Straight is one of the veterans in the Sonoma County wine industry.  A wine judge, industry professional, musician, and having her own blog ( wine-wench.com) keeps Sue on her toes. We will talk about the new releases, and new medal winners from Martin Ray.

3/13-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with Debra Del Fiorentino & John Ash

Debra Del Fiorentino - Director of Wine Competitions, Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine
As Director of Wine Competitions for Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine , Debra will be with us to talk about the winners of The Eastern International Wine Competition , and tell us about some breaking news at the magazine.

John Ash - Chef, Author, and Teacher
With one of the most recognized names in Northern California's culinary world, John Ash is a Chef, Author, and Teacher. John will tell us about the restaurant world in Sonoma and Mendocino County and his involvement with the big news at Vineyard and Management Magazine.

3/6-Larry Van Aalst visits with Debra Del Fiorentino & John Ash

Debra Del Fiorentino - Director of Wine Competitions, Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine
As Director of Wine Competitions for Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine , Debra will be with us to talk about the winners of The Eastern International Wine Competition , and tell us about some breaking news at the magazine.

John Ash - Chef, Author, and Teacher
With one of the most recognized names in Northern California's culinary world, John Ash is a Chef, Author, and Teacher. John will tell us about the restaurant world in Sonoma and Mendocino County and his involvement with the big news at Vineyard and Management Magazine.

2/27-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Beth Costa & Samantha Kollar

Beth Costa - Executive Director, Wine Road
As Executive Director of the Wine Road, Beth hosts one of the worlds' largest wine events. The Wine Road Barrel  Tasting is coming up the first two weekends in March. More than a hundred wineries in Sonoma County are part of the tasting and Beth expects more than ten thousand people to participate. We will talk about the Barrel Tasting and the other special events later in the year.

Samantha Kollar - Technical Services Manager, Vinquiry
Samantha , the Technical Services Manager for Vinquiry, provides products, supplies,and analytical services to wineries in Sonoma County and across the nation. Vinquiry is the go to company in the wine industry for answers and an experts take on situations in the winery. We will talk about science and wine.