12/1-Tom Prosapio, Clay Mauritson

Tom Prosapio - Field Stone Winery

Touted by Robert Parker as a relaxed winery producing some great wines, is locate just off highway 128 in Sonoma County. Tom, in charge of sales , is an industry veteran and will give us the inside info on some exceptional wines and a beautiful spot to visit.


















Clay Mauritson-Mauritson Wines

With a very impressive background for such a young Winemaker, Clay is leaving his mark on Sonoma County. Having access to some of the best fruit in all of California, the Mauritson wines are winning the hearts of wine lovers all over the country. Clay will give us his take on the 2010

vintage and we will taste some of his new releases.

11/24-What's Cookin' on Wine: Sonoma Wine Report

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...

11/17-Tom Silberkleit, Dan Barwick

Tom Silberkleit - Publisher of The California Directory of Fine Wineries

Tom is one of the " in the know" insiders in the wine industry. Wine House Press , located in the town of Sonoma , puts out some of the best books on the subject of great Wineries and places to visit . Tom will be with us to talk about the classic Wineries, and some new hot properties.


















Dan Barwick - Winemaker for Paradise Ridge Winery

Dan uses grapes from many of the regions of Sonoma County to make world class award winning wines, and has a fan base that includes our own Mike Horn of the What's Cookin Show here on CRN. Dan will tell us about new releases and how Mother Nature can throw us a curve in any given vintage, and very much so in 2010.

11/10-What's Cookin' on Wine: Sonoma Wine Report

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...

11/3-Denise Gill, Bill Smart

Denise Gill -  General Manager for Hop Kiln Winery

one of the great jobs in Sonoma County and Denise is one of the great people. With over 20 years experience in the industry, Denise has put her brand on Hop Kiln and taken this established winery to new heights. We will be talking about the problematic harvest and the new Wine Bar at Hop Kiln along with tasting the new releases.




















Bill Smart - PR, Dry Creek Vineyards 

Bill heads up public relations for one of the best know of Sonoma County Wineries . Dry Creek Vineyards is a benchmark in all of California for Fume Blanc, and has a portfolio of extraordinary award winning wines. Bill will tell us about the new vintages being released and delve into the "business of wine"

10/27-What's Cookin' on Wine: Sonoma Wine Report

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...

10/20-Bob Peak, Moira Conzelman

Bob Peak-The Beverage People

One of the partners at The Beverage People , Bob is in the middle of a very busy season. Wine, Beer, Cheese , and many other home made treats are at the heart of what The Beverage People does. Located in Santa Rosa, the shop is the go to place for supplies and instruction in the arts surrounding the joys of the wine country. Bob will be here to give us some insider info on the beverage business, and some thoughts about making some great holiday gifts.

Moira Conzelman  -  Public Relations Director Harmonique Winery

Public Relations Director and principal in Harmonique Winery, Moira is one of the very successful newcomers to the Mendocino wine scene. Producing only Pinot Noir , Harmonique recently won Best of Show in The Mendocino Wine Competition . Moira will be her to discuss the problematic 2010 harvest ,and what it takes to enter into a tough market of world class wines.