12/28-Larry Van Aalst talks to Dan Barwick & Mike Martini

Dan Barwick - Paradise Ridge Winery
As winemaker for Paradise Ridge Winery Dan is in the dream job of jobs. Not only being one of the biggest award winners in Sonoma County, the wines are receiving rave reviews in the press. A favorite of Mike Horn, host of the What's Cookin Show , Paradise Ridge wines range from Sauvignon Blanc to Zinfandel, with a wide selection in between. Located just a stones throw from our studio at The FountainGrove Inn, the winery grounds are unique with one of the most spectacular outdoor art shows in Wine Country. Dan will be with us to talk about the new releases an give us his ideas on how to have the best New Years Eve ever.

Mike Martini - Gentleman Wine CEO at Taft Street Winery

Former Mayor of Santa Rosa, Mike has left politics and taken the role of Gentleman Wine CEO at Taft Street Winery. Having grown up in The San Francisco Bay Area, Mike made the move to Sebastopol in the heart of one of Sonoma's best wine areas.Taft Street Winery is a winner of some of the highest awards in the wine world , and has always been one of the "Best Buys" you can find. Mike will fill us in on what's going on in the world of wine , and maybe give us an insight on politics and wine.

12/21-What's Cookin' on Wine : Sonoma Wine Report

Hosted by Larry Van Aalst from the Equus Restaurant inside the Fountain Grove Inn.




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.

12/14-Larry Van Aalst talks with Jeremy Kreck & David Bice

Jeremy Kreck - Winemaker for Mill Creek Vineyards

Jeremy is an award winner for sure.

The family winery was put on the map when Jeremy started winning gold medals and then The Sweepstakes Award for best of show at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair.

One of the new generation winemakers , he has a full plate producing a full list of different wines, and being both in the vineyard and wine cellar. We will be talking about some great gift ideas and the 2011 vintage.

David Bice - Director of Events and Community Relations, Redwood Hill Farm

Being Director of Events and Community Relations takes David all over the States with the story of Redwood Hill Farm. The first Certified Humane Goat Dairy, produces a wide variety of exceptional cheese and other goat milk products. Started in 1968, the dairy is a family project that now stands at the forefront of the industry. David will be here to tell us the story of the farm, give us some recipes, wine pairings and some unusual  holiday gift ideas.

12/7-What's Cookin' on Wine : Sonoma Wine Report

Hosted by Larry Van Aalst from the Equus Restaurant inside the Fountain Grove Inn.


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.

11/30-Larry Van Aalst visits with Tom West & Mat Gustafson

Tom West - Owner, The Wine Emporium

As owner of The Wine Emporium in Sebastopol California, Tom is at the helm of a shop that the term full service was coined for. Tasting bar, Sommelier service , shipping, and a great web store are just a few of the reasons for using the Emporium for your everyday , and holiday needs. Tom will be here to give us the inside scoop on the best bets for gifts , and the table this season.

Mat Gustafson - Paul Mathew Vineyards

As owners of Paul Mathew Vineyards , Mat and his wife head up one of the truly dedicated wineries in Sonoma County. Phelps, Moshin, Edwards, and Dutton are some of the names that Mat can claim as friends and mentors. The Low Input approach is a mantra at Paul Mathew and the wines produced are praised by the press and consumers alike. Mat will bring some currant releases to taste, and tell us about the 2011 vintage.

11/23-What's Cookin' on Wine : Sonoma Wine Report

Hosted by Larry Van Aalst from the Equus Restaurant inside the Fountain Grove Inn.


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.

11/16-Larry Van Aalst visits with Dan Kosta & William Silver

Dan Kosta - Kosta Browne Winery

As one of the founders of Kosta Browne Winery, Dan is the success story beyond compare in Sonoma County. Founded in 1997 the winery is the darling of the press and has the highest ratings of any Pinot Noir maker in the world ! Dan will be

here to tell us about the wild ride he has had the past

few years and what he expects for the future.

William Silver - Dean of The School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University

William oversees The Wine Business Institute . Sonoma State is the one Univ

ersity in Northern California Wine Country that offers a Masters Degree in the field of Wine Business. William will be here to discuss what is happening in education and will talk about some of his favorite wines.