6/24-Larry Van Aalst talks with Guy Davis & Bob Cooley

Guy Davis - Owner & Winemaker, Davis Family Vineyards
Owner, Winemaker at Davis Family Vineyards , Guy is a back to the earth sort of person. Davis Family has been producing extraordinary wine for some years now and Guy is a go to for all things Sonoma . Recently featured on the TV series , A Movable Feast, the essence of Sonoma County is in the family , and the wines they produce.

Bob Cooley - Vice President of Sales, Benovia Winery
Vice President of Sales at Benovia Winery, Bob is in the company of some of the most talented wine stars in Somoma. After a long association with some of the best wineries in Northern California , Bob has found a home at a newer winery in Sonoma County. Pinot Noir , Chardonnay , and Zinfandel , the grapes Sonoma is known for, are the focus  at one of the most talked about of our new wineries.

6/10 - Larry Van Aalst visits with Scot Covington & Pier Paolo Aymar

Scot Covington - Winemaker, Trione Vineyards

Scot Covington - After living all over the US , and making wine all over the world , Scot landed the job of Winemaker at Trione Vineyards. Scot is making world class wines and living the good life in one of Sonoma County's most impressive locals. We will talk about the loss of Henry Trione patriarch of the family , and some impressive awards the wines have just won.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pier Paolo Aymar - Agricultural Assistant, County of Sonoma

With a degree in hand from Fresno State , and Sonoma calling him home, Pier Paolo returned to his home county. After working for some very well know wineries , Pier Paolo has taken a job for The County of Sonoma as an Agricultural Assistant, in The Invasive Insect Protection Program. We will find out that the wine industry isn't just tasting and spitting. The work and concern the County ,and the State put into pest prevention are a big part in putting a nice bottle of wine on our tables.

 

 

 

 

5/27 - Larry Van Aalst talks with George Christie & Matt Smith

George Christie - President / CEO, Wine Industry Network (WIN)
As President / CEO of Wine Industry Network (WIN) George puts his many years of experience in the wine business to its best use. One of the very best of the sites for wine related news , WIN gives updates everyday for both professionals and all those interested in wine on the latest . George will be with us to give us the  scoop on what's happening in the industry , and tell us about one of the great family owned small wineries in Sonoma County.

Matt Smith - Grapeseed
Matt Smith - After many years as a winemaker at Kendall Jackson , Matt has joined a revolution happening in Wine Country. Grapeseed is a new collective that allows it's members to bring the best of there efforts to the market in an entirely new way . Matt will tell us about why we all should follow the happenings of something on the cutting edge in wine.

5/13 - Larry Van Aalst talks to Christy Ackerman & Joe Moreda Jr.

Christy Ackerman - Winemaker at Lazy Creek Vineyards. 
Graduating from Fresno State , one of the best schools in the US for wine , Christy followed her heart to Mendocino County and Lazy Creek Vineyards. As Winemaker Christy has a penchant for Pinot Noir , and is part of the growing female influence in the industry. We will talk about the new releases from Lazy Creek , and what she expects from the 2015 vintage.

Joe Moreda Jr. - V.P./Cheesemaker at Valley Ford Cheese Co.

Part of the fifth generation of Italian heritage , Joe is the VP/Cheesemaker at Valley Ford Cheese Co.  Located close to the Sonoma Coast , the Jersey Milk Farmstead Italian Cheeses from Valley Ford are one more reason that Sonoma County is famous for its' agricultural bounty. Joe will give us some insight into life on the dairy ranch, and the passion needed for being a cheesemaker.

4/29 - Larry Van Aalst talks to Steve Falk & Jil Child

Steve Falk - CEO  of Sonoma Media and Publisher of Northern California's premier Wine Country newspaper, The Press Democrat, Steve comes from a background of journalism , and community service. On the start up team for USA Today, and moving  to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce , Steve went on to be the Publisher of The San Francisco Chronicle. His efforts with the Chronicle Wine Competition , propelled it to the largest competition of American wines in the world. The newest project in the wine world is The North Coast Wine Challenge,with The Press Democrat as it's sponsor. Steve will be with us to announce the winners and tell us about the Public Tasting coming up next month.

Click here: Santa Rosa Press Democrat, North Bay Business Journal, Petaluma Argus Courier bought by Steven Falk, former Chroni

Jil Child - A partner in Wine Tours of the World, Jil is also a sommelier who both organizes and judges at Wine Competitions. Her position at Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine , puts her in the perfect spot to feel the pulse of the wine industry. Jil was a judge at the big North Coast Wine Challenge and will be talking about the "Best of the Best" competition

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4/15-Larry Van Aalst talks to Wilfred Wong & Dan Berger

Wilfred Wong - wine.com - After almost two decades as Cellar Master for Bevmo, Wilfred has moved to wine.com . One of the most busy of the Professional Wine Judges , and traveling around the world looking for the finest wines , we have been trying for years to get Wilfred on The Sonoma Wine Report , at long last he will be with us to talk about the best wines out there. The North Coast Wine Challenge taking place this week in Santa Rosa will be a topic also.
Click here: Meet Wilfred Wong, BevMo! Cellar Master | BevMo! Thirsty Times

 

Dan Berger - Wine Writer & Author -
Wine Writer, Author of great books and all around Wine Country celebrity , Dan is also the Director of two major wine competitions is Southern California. Dan will be with us to talk about the 2015 vintage and the North Coast Wine Challenge , a Santa Rosa Press Democrat event.  

4/1-Larry Van Aalst talks to Carolyn Stark & Jon Phillips

Carolyn Stark - Executive Director at The Sonoma County Vintners Association

New to the position of Executive Director at The Sonoma County Vintners Association, Carolyn is starting with the premier of a new

and exciting event. The Sonoma County Barrel Auction is just around the corner, and promises to be a hit. Carolyn with talk about her new job, and

give us the scoop on the new auction.

Jon Phillips - Owner / Winemaker, Inspiration Vineyards  

Owner / Winemaker at Inspiration Vineyards , is a dream come true for Jon. Just fifteen years into his new way of life , Jon is winning awards and getting accolades across the country. We will talk about the new releases and what might result from the fourth year of dry weather in California.