5/4-Larry Van Aalst talks with Bill Traverso & Jeff McCarthy

Bill Traverso - Chairman of The West Coast Wine Competition

Bill has a great perspective on wines from all over the western part of North America.  Born and raised in Santa Rosa CA , Bill has been a fixture in Sonoma County for years. His presence at Traverso's Market and his work as an educator makes his one of the most familiar names in wine circles. Bill will be here to talk about the recent West Coast Wine Competition , hosted by Vineyard Winery Management Magazine .

Jeff McCarthy  -  Wine director at Mayacama Golf Club

Being Wine director at Mayacama Golf Club , is one of the choice jobs in all of California. Mayacama is a world class operation in Sonoma County and has perhaps the best wine program of any private club. 

Jeff will tell us about what goes on behind closed gates and the choices he makes for the Country Club Set.

4/27-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. 

Discover Sonoma Wine Country anytime of year...

4/20-Gary Cordova, Larry Levine

Gary Cordova  -  Pomo Nation Wine Group

Gary is the man behind the Pomo Nation Wine Group. The only Native American wine producers in the United States. The wine group is centered in The Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County and is making Bi Du , a classic Red Wine. Gary will be here to tell us about the history of the Pomo Indians and the venture into wine.







Larry Levine  -  The Sonoma Winegrape Commission

Larry Levine is a moving force in promoting education, and helping the vineyard owners in Sonoma County. Larry is at the helm of a new project Vineyard Adventures , the Winegrape Commissions' invitation to the public to get your feet dirty and be at the center of the winery experience . We will also talk about the outlook for the 2011 vintage.

4/13-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. 

Discover Sonoma Wine Country anytime of year...

4/6-Dan Berger, Jeremy Kreck

Dan Berger -Author , Columnist , Host of International Wine Competitions

Dan is one of the most well know wine celebrities in Sonoma County. A font of information about all aspects of wine, Dan will be with us to talk about the new releases and some great wine finds.

Jeremy Kreck - Mill Creek Winery
Dry Creek Valley has a gem of a winemaker in Jeremy. Having won some of the highest awards in

the industry , he is still just starting his profession. Wonderful Sauvignon Blanc, exceptional Zinfandel and great Chardonnay are just a few of the wines produced at Mill Creek. Jeremy will bring some new releases for us to taste and tell us his ideas about the 2010,2011 vintages.

3/30-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.

Discover Sonoma Wine Country anytime of year...

3/23-Dan Barwick, David Bice

Dan Barwick - Winemaker for Paradise Ridge Winery

Dan presides over one of the most beautiful spots in Sonoma County. The outdoor art gallery , the expansive vineyards,  the exceptional hillside location , and the world class award winning wines make Paradise Ridge a "not to miss spot" on your next visit to Wine Country. Dan will be here to talk about his new releases and tell us his favorite combinations of wine and cheese.












David Bice -  Redwood Hill Farm

As family spokesperson for Redwood Hill Farm, David  will be here to tell us about the upcoming Artisan Cheese Festival  held in Petaluma CA. the last weekend in March. Redwood Hill Farm is one of the premiere Goat Cheese makers in all of California. With hints on perfect pairings for Goat Cheese and wine from Paradise Ridge , this would be a good time to be in the studio audience at FountainGrove Inn.