1/22-Larry Van Aalst visits with Bill Smart & Scot Covington

Bill Smart - Director, Communications at Dry Creek Vineyard

Director of Communications at Dry Creek Vineyard, Bill was one of the judges at The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The largest competition of American wines held anywhere was recently held in Cloverdale California, the public tasting will be at Fort Mason in San Francisco Feb. 15.

Bill will be with us to talk about what it is like being involved with such a huge tasting, and also tell us about the big winners from Dry Creek Vineyard.

Scot Covington - Winemaker, Trione Winery

Living the dream in Sonoma County , Scot is the Winemaker at Trione Winery in the Alexander Valley. Known for their "only the best" approach to wine, Scot will be with us to talk about what it's like to win a Gold Medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition , and have us taste the wine live on the show.

1/8-Larry Van Aalst talks with Carl Brandhorst & Dan Barwick

Carl Brandhorst - President, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association and Board Member, American Wine Society

As President of the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association and Board Member on the American Wine Society , Carl is in the Movers and Shakers category in the wine business. Among his long list of credentials , Carl is a certified wine judge , and will be flying in from the East Coast to be part of The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

We will have a chance to talk about the big competition , and get a perspective from an East Coast luminary.

Dan Barwick -  Winemaker, Paradise Ridge Winery

Winemaker for Paradise Ridge Winery , Dan is a favorite at CRN Studios.

Just nominated to be voted top Winemaker in a CRN poll, Dan will tell us what it takes to make the list. We will talk about new releases , and how record setting dry weather will treat the 2014 vintage.

12/25-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with Miro Tcholakov & Brenda Chatelain

Miro Tcholakov - Winemaker, Trentadue

Being Winemaker for Trentadue , and his own brand Miro Wines , is a  non stop proposition . Along with his other responsibilities , Miro is an officer with the largest Petit Syrah organization in the US. We will be talking about the 2013 harvest , and how someone from Bulgaria hit a home run as a Winemaker in Alexander Valley.








Brenda Chatelain - The Smoked Olive

A great friend of CRN, Brenda is a principal in The Smoked Olive. Although it is hard to describe , and must be tasted to be appreciated , smoked olive oil is one of Somoma Countys ' exceptional products. Garnering some great press , the olive oil and smoked brown sugar is a treat that shouldn't be missed. Brenda will give us the breaking news about the first dedicated shop for The Smoked Olive, and how to find it on the net.

12/11-Larr Van Aalst visits with Christopher Silva & William Seppi

Christopher Silva - President & CEO of St. Francis Winery
Being President / CEO of St. Francis Winery would be more than most of us could handle. Chris is not only in that enviable position but is also one of the young Wine Industry notables who gives tirelessly to his job and community. St Francis is one of the most well know of the Sonoma Valley Wineries and the world wide acclaim is what we will discuss , along with finding out about  the new winemakers.

William Seppi - Costeaux French Bakery
Having won both local and national honors , Costeaux French Bakery is a Sonoma County treasure. Located in Healdsburg , the bakery is a must visit for all those touring the local Wine Country. Will is General Manager and one of the family who made Cousteaux into a favorite spot in our area. We will talk about the Holidays and his role in the big San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition coming up in January.

11/27-Larry Van Aalst talks with Debra Del Fiorentino, Jil Child & Sean Lovett

Debra Del Fiorentino & Jil Child - Vineyard & Winery Management
The heart of the Wine Competition aspect of Vineyard and Winery Management ,Debra and Jil  have some great news about a new competition , and will give us the latest results. We will also talk about a new certification for International Wine Judges.

Sean Lovett - The Wine Country Kombucha

One of the newest Sonoma County products is the baby of Sean Lovett ,a principal in Revive . The Wine Country Kombucha is the talk of the town , it has a huge list of benefits and is especially good at a wine tasting.

Sean will tell us what Kombucha is and why we can all live better by drinking it.

11/13-Larry Van Aalst visits with Miro Tcholakov & Brenda Chatelain

Miro Tcholakov - Winemaker, Trentadue

Being Winemaker for Trentadue , and his own brand Miro Wines , is a  non stop proposition . Along with his other responsibilities , Miro is an officer with the largest Petit Syrah organization in the US. We will be talking about the 2013 harvest , and how someone from Bulgaria hit a home run as a Winemaker in Alexander Valley.








Brenda Chatelain - The Smoked Olive

A great friend of CRN, Brenda is a principal in The Smoked Olive. Although it is hard to describe , and must be tasted to be appreciated , smoked olive oil is one of Somoma Countys ' exceptional products. Garnering some great press , the olive oil and smoked brown sugar is a treat that shouldn't be missed. Brenda will give us the breaking news about the first dedicated shop for The Smoked Olive, and how to find it on the net.

10/30-Larry Van Aalst talks with Traci Dutton & Beagle Brodsky

Traci Dutton - Wine Director, Greystone

Wine Director at the Greystone , in St. Helena Ca. Traci runs one of the world class operations of the Culinary Institute of America. The Greystone is know for it's leadership in the academics of food and wine.

Traci will be with us to talk about the holidays and the new programs offered at the CIA.

Beagle Brodsky - Manager, Willie Bird Turkeys

Manager for Willie Bird Turkeys , Beagle is in high gear for the Thanksgiving rush. The premiere producer of turkeys in all of Sonoma County and world famous , Willie Bird is the go to for the best.  We will talk about the turkey, method of cooking , and the wine to go with it.