Larry Levine - Larry is with The Sonoma County Winegrape Commission , and is one of the real professionals in all of Northern California Wine Country.
Larry will be here to tell us about the interesting harvest just wrapping up in Sonoma / Napa , and give us his take on how the 2009 wines will end up. www.sonomawinegrape.org
Ulises Valdez - A native of Michoacan Mexico, Ulises and his brother came to the US when he was 15. Working in the fields he showed a unique passion, enthusiasm , and vision . Now at the age of 39 he is living his dream as the President of Valdez & Sons Vineyard Management , and owner of Valdez Family Winery. Farming over 800 acres of vineyards , he provides grapes to some of the most well know vintners in California. www.valdezfamilywinery.com
CRN 1 Live Wednesdays 6p-7p PT. Larry Van Aalst is the Sommelier at the beautiful Equus Restaurant and hosts the "What's Cookin on Wine: The Sonoma Wine Report" live from our studios at the Fountain Grove Inn.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Wed Oct 21, 2009
Christopher Silva - Chris is the CEO for St Francis Winery , and one of the most visible of the Wine Country personalities . We will be talking about the new releases , the problematic weather, and whats coming up in the Sonoma Valley. www.stfranciswine.com
Jon Phillips - Jon is the Proprietor of Inspiration Vineyards & Winery . Winemaker and winner of two gold medals , Jon has some pointed insight into running a boutique Winery in the heart of the Wine County. www.inspirationvineyards.com
Jon Phillips - Jon is the Proprietor of Inspiration Vineyards & Winery . Winemaker and winner of two gold medals , Jon has some pointed insight into running a boutique Winery in the heart of the Wine County. www.inspirationvineyards.com
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wed Oct 7, 2009
Chris Russi - Winemaker for Thomas George Estates , Chris made his mark in Sonoma County at Christopher Creek Winery, and continues on at the new Thomas George making some classic Sonoma wines. Young and full of energy Chris is one of the leaders of the new generation of local winemakers.
www.thomasgeorgeestates.com
Ron Washam - If you have yet to read the Hosemaster of Wine Blog , you are missing some of the most insightful and funny takes on the wine industry. Ron is a Sommelier and Wine Educator from Healdsburg CA with a unique perspective on the beverage industry, taking his views and commentary to what is without doubt a new level.
www.hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com
www.thomasgeorgeestates.com
Ron Washam - If you have yet to read the Hosemaster of Wine Blog , you are missing some of the most insightful and funny takes on the wine industry. Ron is a Sommelier and Wine Educator from Healdsburg CA with a unique perspective on the beverage industry, taking his views and commentary to what is without doubt a new level.
www.hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com
Friday, September 18, 2009
Wed Sep 23, 2009
ON TODAY'S SHOW WWW.CRNTALK.COM
Denise Gill - General Manager for Hop Kiln Winery , Denise is a long time wine country fixture. With more than twenty years in the business, she is now involved in one of the most historic wineries in Sonoma County. Hop Kiln has a long history of great wines , and some of the best ever are being produced right now. Denise will be with us to talk about the history of the winery , its tie to Hollywood , and the newest vintages. www.hopkilnwinery.com
Marko Karakasevic - Distiller/Winemaker/ Custom Spirits Bottling Director - Charbay. Marko is one of the young guiding forces in the beverage industry. Vodka , whiskey, port, and some new secrets come from Charbay. Marko will tell us about what is happening in the New American approach to wine and spirits. www.charbay.com
Denise Gill - General Manager for Hop Kiln Winery , Denise is a long time wine country fixture. With more than twenty years in the business, she is now involved in one of the most historic wineries in Sonoma County. Hop Kiln has a long history of great wines , and some of the best ever are being produced right now. Denise will be with us to talk about the history of the winery , its tie to Hollywood , and the newest vintages. www.hopkilnwinery.com
Marko Karakasevic - Distiller/Winemaker/ Custom Spirits Bottling Director - Charbay. Marko is one of the young guiding forces in the beverage industry. Vodka , whiskey, port, and some new secrets come from Charbay. Marko will tell us about what is happening in the New American approach to wine and spirits. www.charbay.com
Friday, September 4, 2009
Wed Sep 9, 2009
Tony Korman - A wine industry insider who was the former director of real estate for Kendall Jackson, Tony is now a principal in The Saggio Hills Project. The development company he heads is in the first stages of getting a world class wine country destination resort going just outside of Healdsburg Ca. Tony is also with us to talk about Equus Wine , his own label we use as our house pour at The FountainGrove Inn.
Tom West - Tom is the CEO for The Wine Emporium , one of the most interesting wine shops in all of Sonoma County. Located in Sebastopol, the shop features an extensive selection of local wines. The tasting bar at the Wine Emporium, always has more than 50 wines available by the glass , or for just a taste. Tom will tell us about some of the real deals and give us an experts take on what Sonoma wines you should be buying
Friday, August 21, 2009
Wed Aug 26, 2009
Lee Hodo Marketing Manager Russian River Valley Winegrowers .
Sonoma Wine Weekend, and a very successful Grape to Glass event last week.
Randy Pitts - Winemaker Harvest Moon Winery
The 2009 harvest that is under way, and the great past vintages from Harvest Moon. We invite guests to be in the Studio Audience for questions, a taste of wine, and a chance to win a signed bottle of Harvest Moon. This is a new format , and we hope to have a good time with all involved.
Sonoma Wine Weekend, and a very successful Grape to Glass event last week.
Randy Pitts - Winemaker Harvest Moon Winery
The 2009 harvest that is under way, and the great past vintages from Harvest Moon. We invite guests to be in the Studio Audience for questions, a taste of wine, and a chance to win a signed bottle of Harvest Moon. This is a new format , and we hope to have a good time with all involved.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wed Aug 12, 2009
ON TODAY'S SHOW WWW.CRNTALK.COM
Sara Cummings - Sara is with the Sonoma County Vintners Association and is the person in the know about the great events coming up this month and in September . We will be talking about Grapes to Glass, and The Showcase of Wine and food. www.sonomawine.com
Sara Cummings - Sara is with the Sonoma County Vintners Association and is the person in the know about the great events coming up this month and in September . We will be talking about Grapes to Glass, and The Showcase of Wine and food. www.sonomawine.com
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