6/26-Larry Van Aslat visits with Steve Falk, Daryl Groom and Stuart Bryan

Steve Falk - CEO, Sonoma Media Investments

Steve is the CEO of Sonoma Media Investments , owner of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, The Petaluma Argus Courier, The North Bay Business Journal , and other media operations . Along with a wealth of  other media distinctions , Steve previously planned and directed the start up of USA Today, and was the President and Publisher of The San Francisco Chronicle.

We will be talking about a new wine event in Northern California , The North Coast Wine Challenge. With a different approach than other wine competitions the NCWC was conceived by Steve , Daryl Groom and the people at Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine. We will find out the winners and learn about the public event taking place July 14.

Daryl Groom - Owner, Groom Wines

Owner of Groom Wines , Daryl was voted Winemaker of the Year by The San Francisco Chronicle, The Dallas Morning News , The Houston Chronicle, and Mead on Wine. With an extensive background in the wine business , Daryl led the team at Beam Wine Estates, and Penfolds in Australia.  He now spends his time between California and Australia producing Groom wines while overseeing the Colby Red Project. Daryl was named Head Judge for the new North Coast Wine Challenge and was instrumental in its' remarkable success.

Stuart Bryan - National Sales Director, Pride Mountain Vineyards

National Sales Director for Pride Mountain Vineyards , Stuart represents one of the few wineries that is in both Napa and Sonoma. Along with producing exceptional wines, Pride Mountain is one of the most beautiful properties in all of Wine Country. Stuart will bring some new releases, and give us his take on the upcoming vintage  in both Napa and Sonoma.

6/19-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Carol Shelton & Brenda Chatelain

Carol Shelton - Most Award Winning Winemaker
With title of The Most Award Winning Winemaker , Carol has a lot to live up to , and she never lets us down. We will talk about the new releases from Carol Shelton Wines, and find out about the three big awards recently won at The North of the Gate Wine Competition.

Brenda Chatelain - Founder & Owner, The Smoked Olive

Founder and owner of The Smoked Olive , Brenda has a unique product in the culinary world. A favorite of Emeril Lagasse , and used by Tyler Florence to prepare dinner for President Obama , there is nothing like Smoked Olive Oil. A darling of the press , and now available at Whole Foods , and Williams Sonoma, the smoked oils are breaking new ground everyday.

A Sonoma County product , and pairing well with wine , we will talk about its' place in your kitchen.

6/12-Larry Van Aalst talks with Carol Shelton & Brenda Chatelain

Carol Shelton - Most Award Winning Winemaker
With title of The Most Award Winning Winemaker , Carol has a lot to live up to , and she never lets us down. We will talk about the new releases from Carol Shelton Wines, and find out about the three big awards recently won at The North of the Gate Wine Competition.

Brenda Chatelain - Founder & Owner, The Smoked Olive

Founder and owner of The Smoked Olive , Brenda has a unique product in the culinary world. A favorite of Emeril Lagasse , and used by Tyler Florence to prepare dinner for President Obama , there is nothing like Smoked Olive Oil. A darling of the press , and now available at Whole Foods , and Williams Sonoma, the smoked oils are breaking new ground everyday.

A Sonoma County product , and pairing well with wine , we will talk about its' place in your kitchen.

6/5-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with Jody Gray & Denise Gill

Jody Gray - C.E.O., El Dorado County Fair
As C.E.O.  of the El Dorado County Fair, Jody also oversees the El Dorado Wine Competition taking place the third week of May. Just announced winners will be our topic of conversation along with the history of one of the Gold Country's  most notable wine events.

Denise Gill - Director of Sales & Hospitality, Ancient Oak Cellars
Director of Sales & Hospitality at Ancient Oak Cellars, Denise is a Wine Country Veteran. Denise will tell us about The new Ancient Oak Tasting Room in Downtown Santa Rosa. We will also taste new releases , and talk to Denise about her experiences as a Judge at the El Dorado Competition.

5/29-Larry Van Aalst visits with Jody Gray & Denise Gill

Jody Gray - C.E.O., El Dorado County Fair
As C.E.O.  of the El Dorado County Fair, Jody also oversees the El Dorado Wine Competition taking place the third week of May. Just announced winners will be our topic of conversation along with the history of one of the Gold Country's  most notable wine events.

Denise Gill - Director of Sales & Hospitality, Ancient Oak Cellars
Director of Sales & Hospitality at Ancient Oak Cellars, Denise is a Wine Country Veteran. Denise will tell us about The new Ancient Oak Tasting Room in Downtown Santa Rosa. We will also taste new releases , and talk to Denise about her experiences as a Judge at the El Dorado Competition.

5/22-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks to Jon Phillips & Dr. Liz Thach

Jon Phillips - Inspiration Vineyards
A long and winding road brought Jon to Sonoma County and the founding of Inspiration Vineyards. The Vineyard in the Russian River area and the Winery just a mile or so from the studio at FountainGrove Inn are both overseen by Jon. An abundance of medals, and articles in some of the best wine magazines, make this relatively new winery one of the must visits on your next trip to Sonoma . Jon will bring some new releases to sample, and talk about how the 2013 vintage is shaping up.

Dr. Liz Thach MW - Masters of Wine , PHD, International Wine Judge, Educator at Sonoma State University, and Author

Masters of Wine , PHD, International Wine Judge, Educator at Sonoma State University, and Author of both fiction,and nonfiction,books and articles, makes Liz the perfect resource for the Whats

Cookin on Wine series. Liz is flying in the day before the show from one of the big wine competitions in London , and will tell us about the European wine world , and give us her take as a mover and shaker in this business.

5/15-Larry Van Aalst talks to Jon Phillips & Dr. Liz Thach

Jon Phillips - Inspiration Vineyards
A long and winding road brought Jon to Sonoma County and the founding of Inspiration Vineyards. The Vineyard in the Russian River area and the Winery just a mile or so from the studio at FountainGrove Inn are both overseen by Jon. An abundance of medals, and articles in some of the best wine magazines, make this relatively new winery one of the must visits on your next trip to Sonoma . Jon will bring some new releases to sample, and talk about how the 2013 vintage is shaping up.

Dr. Liz Thach MW - Masters of Wine , PHD, International Wine Judge, Educator at Sonoma State University, and Author

Masters of Wine , PHD, International Wine Judge, Educator at Sonoma State University, and Author of both fiction,and nonfiction,books and articles, makes Liz the perfect resource for the Whats

Cookin on Wine series. Liz is flying in the day before the show from one of the big wine competitions in London , and will tell us about the European wine world , and give us her take as a mover and shaker in this business.