2/6-Larry Van Aalst visits with Bill Smart & Mark Malpiede

Bill Smart - Director of Communications, Dry Creek Vineyards
As Director of Communications for Dry Creek Vineyards, Bill works for one of the most recognized wineries in Sonoma County. Know for its' great Fume Blanc , and exceptional red wine program , Dry Creek has been a "must visit" spot for all visitors to the Northern California Wine Country. Bill is just back from judging The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and we will talk about that , and taste some new releases from Dry Creek.

Mark Malpiede - Director of Marketing, Williams Selyem Winery
Director of Marketing at Williams Selyem Winery in the Russian River area of Sonoma County , Mark is sitting pretty at one of the premiere boutique wineries in all of California. Recently Mark was Host to Mike Horn and Paul Stern  from the What's Cooking Show here on CRN along with a group from Hawaii. Mark will be talking about the wonderful world of Pinot Noir, and give us his forecast of the 2013  vintage.

1/30-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks to Ray Johnson & Dave Pramuk

Ray Johnson - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
The just completed San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has one of the most recognized Wine Country figures as a director. Along with his involvement with the Chronicle, Ray is part of the Wine Business Program at Sonoma State University, and has written one of the best books on living the good life in California. We will talk about the winners at the big competition, and the public tasting in San Francisco coming up February 17.

Dave Pramuk - Robert Biale Vineyards
Dave is with Robert Biale Vineyards in Napa, and sits on the board of ZAP, the biggest promoter of Zinfandel. Dave will bring new releases from Biale , and talk about the huge ZAP tasting held at Fort Mason in San Francisco the first week of February.

1/23-Larry Van Aalst talks to Ray Johnson & Dave Pramuk

Ray Johnson - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
The just completed San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has one of the most recognized Wine Country figures as a director. Along with his involvement with the Chronicle, Ray is part of the Wine Business Program at Sonoma State University, and has written one of the best books on living the good life in California. We will talk about the winners at the big competition, and the public tasting in San Francisco coming up February 17.

Dave Pramuk - Robert Biale Vineyards
Dave is with Robert Biale Vineyards in Napa, and sits on the board of ZAP, the biggest promoter of Zinfandel. Dave will bring new releases from Biale , and talk about the huge ZAP tasting held at Fort Mason in San Francisco the first week of February.

1/16-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Bob Cabral & Michael Browne

Bob Cabral - Winemaker/General Manager for Williams Selyem Winery

Bob Cabral is Winemaker/General Manager for Williams Selyem Winery for the past 15 years , Bob is recognized around the world as one of the best Pinot men alive. With attention to detail, and being a great steward of the earth , Bob has established himself as a wine star . We will talk about the new releases, and what is in store for the 2012 vintage.

Michael Browne - Partner / Winemaker at Kosta Browne Winery

Michael is living the dream in Sonoma County . In just few short years Mike has gone from struggling to start a new winery, to having his Pinot in the number one spot of The Top 100 Wines in the World List , published by The Wine Spectator ! Mike will be here to tell us what it is like to have the # 1 Wine, and how your life changes when you reach that mark.

1/9-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst talks with Bob Cabral & Michael Browne

Bob Cabral - Winemaker/General Manager for Williams Selyem Winery

Bob Cabral is Winemaker/General Manager for Williams Selyem Winery for the past 15 years , Bob is recognized around the world as one of the best Pinot men alive. With attention to detail, and being a great steward of the earth , Bob has established himself as a wine star . We will talk about the new releases, and what is in store for the 2012 vintage.

Michael Browne - Partner / Winemaker at Kosta Browne Winery

Michael is living the dream in Sonoma County . In just few short years Mike has gone from struggling to start a new winery, to having his Pinot in the number one spot of The Top 100 Wines in the World List , published by The Wine Spectator ! Mike will be here to tell us what it is like to have the # 1 Wine, and how your life changes when you reach that mark.

1/02-Encore Broadcast Larry Van Aalst visits with William Seppi & Jean Marie Cercley

William Seppi - Costeaux Cafe & Bakery
Will is at the helm of Costeaux Cafe & Bakery , family owned since 1923. Not only is the bakery one of the most award winning institutions in all of Northern California Wine Country, they also have a pivotal role in The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. A great place in downtown Healdsburg to stop for lunch or to pick up a picnic for your wine tasting adventures, Costeaux is a must visit . Will is going to give us the scoop on  what is going on this time of year and tell us his favorite destinations.

Also - A special report on New Years Eve, and the Champagne that goes with it.  We have Jean Marie Cercley joining us to discuss "The Magic of Bubbles" from the perspective of a French Wine Expert.

12/26-Larry Van Aalst visits with William Seppi & Jean Marie Cercley

William Seppi - Costeaux Cafe & Bakery
Will is at the helm of Costeaux Cafe & Bakery , family owned since 1923. Not only is the bakery one of the most award winning institutions in all of Northern California Wine Country, they also have a pivotal role in The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. A great place in downtown Healdsburg to stop for lunch or to pick up a picnic for your wine tasting adventures, Costeaux is a must visit . Will is going to give us the scoop on  what is going on this time of year and tell us his favorite destinations.

Also - A special report on New Years Eve, and the Champagne that goes with it.  We have Jean Marie Cercley joining us to discuss "The Magic of Bubbles" from the perspective of a French Wine Expert.