Wed Mar 10, 2010

Herman Seidell - General Manager - MacCallum House Mendocino, CA
Herman is an expert on the wine country just north of Sonoma. The MacCalluim House is a Victorian Bed
and Breakfast with an exceptional reputation , and one of the finest wine programs on the north coast. Herman will tell us about a special wine tour feature they have , and we will be tasting some great Mendocino County wines. Come and experience the magic of mendocino wine country. Our luxury vehicle will pick you up at the MacCallum House property where you are staying and take you on a guided day-long tour of the region's award-winning boutique wineries. Some of the best—and least known—of California's North Coast vintners    www.maccallumhouse.com

Brenda Chatelain -  The Smoked Olive
Brenda Chatelain - One of l;the founding partners of The Smoked Olive , Brenda has a unique product that is
made only in Sonoma County. The patented smoked olive oil process has some of the great Chefs in America giving high praise. Brenda will tell us how she and her partner got into the specialty food business , and why Sonoma County is the place to do just that. Our naturally smoked olive oils are a perfect complement to a wide array of foods. They're always a hit drizzled on steaks & chops ... an outrageous combination and irresistible with roasted vegetables, tofu or even scrambled eggs! The possibilities are endless.  www.thesmokedolive.com

Wed Feb 24, 2010

GUESTS ON TODAY'S SHOW: 
 

Miro Tcholakov - Winemaker for Trentadue Winery, Miro is a fixture in Sonoma County. Scores of awards on both the Trentadue, and La Storia wines , make Trentadue a must see on your visit to the Wine Country. Located outside of Geyserville  the winery offers beautiful grounds and a Tuscan style tasting room that shouldn't be missed. As a participant in the Barrel Tasting Weekends , Miro will talk about the event and his new releases.http://www.trentadue.com/

 

Lauren Bodsworth  - Director of Sales at The FountainGrove Inn, Lauren will have some tips on how to find a great deal on a room , and where to dine when visiting the Wine Country for the big Barrel Tasting event, or any time during the year.

http://www.fountaingroveinn.com/

 

Wed Jan 27, 2010

Beth Costa - Beth is the person behind one of Wine Countrys' biggest events. Held the first two weekends in March, The Russian River Barrel Tasting is a great way to get a glimpse of the future by tasting samples of wine straight from the barrel . The event includes more than 100 wineries , and is a favorite of Mike Horn , and Paul Stern of The Whats Cooking show here on CRN.   http://www.wineroad.com/

Rene Byck - The Vice President of Paradise Ridge Winery , Rene is a participant in Barrel Tasting coming up in March. Paradise Ridge is one of the most beautiful spots in all of Sonoma , and one of the most award winning also.  http://www.prwinery.com/

Wed Jan 13, 2010

Guests for Wed. Jan. 13

Ray Johnson - One of the directors of The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Ray is also a respected author, educator, and writes a great wine blog. Ray will give us the low down on what it takes to gather almost 5,000 wines and the logistics behind the largest of competitions.

Scot Covington - Winemaker for Trione Winery, Scott and the Trione family were the hosts this year for the Judges Dinner , a highlight of the Chronicle Competition. Exceptional in all aspects the dinner and the great wines made at Trione will be the conversation this week.www.trionewinery.com 

Wed Dec 30, 2009

 HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT

"WHAT'S COOKIN' ON WINE: THE SONOMA COUNTY REPORT"

Dan Berger - Known nationwide for his syndicated newspaper work, Dan is the Director of The Riverside International Wine Competition, and the Long Beach Wine Competition. A resident of Sonoma County, Dan is truly in touch with all that is Sonoma, and is the man behind "Vintage Experiences" on the web. www.vintageexperiences.com

Ted Davidson - Working as a sommelier on both the west and east coast of the U.S. , Ted settled down in Napa at Spring Mountain Vineyard. Best known as the setting for the TV series Falcon Crest. Spring Mountain produces exceptional wines and has won "Best Wine" at a number or major tastings.Ted has interests in everything from baseball to opera. http://www.springmountainvineyard.com/

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Thu Dec 16, 2009

Anthony Beckman - Winemaker for Balletto Vineyards, Anthony is one of the young , new age wine guys who are changing the way we look at the way wine is made. Balletto Vineyards , voted one of the top 10 in Sonoma by About.comis producing some of the most award winning wines in the state. The newest vintages , and what to look forward to in the future. www.ballettovineyards.com

Richard Nowlin - Exec Director of The Wells Fargo Center for the Arts www.wellsfargocenterarts.com  Richard has some great ideas for you after a day of tasting wine in Sonoma County. One of the most noted venues north of San Francisco, the Center has Christmas programs this year featuring the likes of Johnny Mathis, and Andy Williams . Richard will tell us about some great events that are coming up , and what to expect next year.

Thu Dec 2, 2009

Bob Peak - A partner in The Beverage People, Bob runs the go to shop in all of Wine Country for the home winemaker. The store located in Santa Rosa is the best source north of San Francisco for home brewing, home wine making, home cheese making, and all aspects of fermentation. www.thebeveragepeople.com


Michael Browne - The highest rated pinot , not just in California , but in the world , comes from Kosta Browne Winery. Mike , the superstar winemaker will be with us to give us his insight on Pinot Noir, and break some news about the Winery and what the future holds for all of us who are fans. www.kostabrowne.com