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Ben Howkins, International Sales Director and Member of the Board, and Istvan Turoczi, Managing Director and Member of the Board, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company, founded in Hungary in 1990, one of the most defining wineries in Tokaj. Royal Tokaji portfolio includes the indigenous dry white Furmint, its late harvest Ats Cuvee, through its 5 & 6 puttonyos blends, its single vineyard 1st growth or Grand Cru wines Betsek, Nyulaszo, St Tamas & Mezes Maly, through to the famed Aszu Essencia wines, and finally, the legendary Essencia. Show 918a

Michel Nischan, Chef/Owner, Dressing Room--A Homegrown Restaurant, Westport Connecticut, award-winning cookbook author, media personality, and food policy advocate. He is CEO/President/Founder of Wholesome Wave nonprofit, helping "underserved communities become the heroes of a changed food system through personal choice in 30 states." He joined us to talk about Food & Wine Magazine’s “Chefs Make Change” coalition of ten superstar chefs. Show 918b

Ann Barry Colgin, Vintner, Founder, Colgin Cellars since 1992, dedicated to the vision of making the finest wines possible from exceptional hillside vineyards in the St. Helena area of Napa Valley. Today, Colgin Cellars is located in the Pritchard Hill area of St. Helena on the IX Estate. Colgin serves as a consultant to Sotheby's Wine Department and volunteers her charm with a gavel at top charity auctions across the country. She is an avid art collector and joins us to talk about “Wine, Women and Song” lot #19 at The Naples Winter Wine Festival 2012. Show 917a

Mark Garcia, Chef, Director, McCormick Kitchens, McCormick & Company, explains the annual Flavor Forecast—A leader in identifying emerging culinary trends that inspire a passion for flavor since 2000 through innovative recipes and products for the home cook. Flavor Forecast 2012 highlights six relevant themes highlighting 12 regional flavor combinations: Honoring Roots; Simplicity Shines; Quest for the Ultimate; Flavorful Swaps; Veggies in Vogue; and No boundaries. Show 917b

Mike Farwell, Founder, Pasadena PinotFest and partner in Noir Food & Wine restaurant. The fourth-annual festival culminates with a Grand Public Tasting at the Altadena Town & Country Club on February 11th featuring wines from more than 100 wineries. Show 917c

Frank Smith, co-founder, London Tokaj, the UK’s first premium Hungarian wine merchant, delivering ‘the new old world wines’. He believes firmly that Hungarian wine is the big wine story of this decade. Show 916a

Bob Biale, Founding Partner, Robert Biale Vineyards and President of Zinfandel Advocates and Producers. Join Biale and many others at the World’s Largest Zinfandel Wine Festival: The 21st Annual “ZAP” Zinfandel Festival January 26-28, 2012, San Francisco. Show 916b

Brian Loring, Winemaker, Loring Wine Company, Pinot Noir AVA obsessed, Lompoc, California. He is joined by Lisa Rigisich is Co-Founder, Pinot Days. They talk up the 85 producers and 400 pinots available to taste at the 3rd Annual “Pinot Days” Grand Tasting January 28, 2012, Santa Monica. Show 916c

Mitch Cosentino, Winemaker, pureCru Napa Valley, celebrating his 32nd harvest introducing his new project that he refers to as 'a winemaker’s wine project’ committed to micro lot blends. Show 916d

Bob Clifford, Trustee, The Naples Children & Education Foundation and co-chair of the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival. The Naples Children & Education Foundation has raised more than $94.5 million at the Naples Winter Wine Festival since 2001 to create and expand charitable programs serving underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County. Wine Spectator magazine has ranked NWWF as the nation's top charity wine auction since 2004. The 2012 festival will take place January 27 – 29, 2012, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, a founding sponsor of the festival. Show 915a

Becky Sue Epstein, wine, food and travel writer with a passion for aperitif and after-dinner wines, joins us after her first trip to the Armagnac, France—in the Southwest region of Gascony. “It’s also home to all things duck, like foie gras – which she says is very mild – and hearty beef and pork dishes, too.” At the end of her visit, she was astonished to find that she hadn’t gained weight. They call this the Gascony Paradox. Drink Armagnac’s brandies every day along with the local foods, and live five years longer." Show 915b

Gerry Dawes shares a few stories from his two weeks in Spain with Michael Chiarello. Dawes designed and hosted a 4,000-kilometer gastronomic research trip across Spain for Chef-owner of Napa Valley's Bottega restaurant and Food Network Next Top Chef personality Michael Chiarello and Bottega Executive Chef Ryan Mcilwaith in October 2011. Dawes writes and speaks frequently on Spanish wine and gastronomy and leads gastronomy, wine and cultural tours to Spain. Show 915c

Louis Lucas, The Dirtman—Viticulturist and co-founder of Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Solvang, Santa Maria Valley, educates and entertains his crew of Wine Club members on January 14, 11 am, for an informal pruning crew picnic, wine tasting, and more pruning experience than you will ever want. Show 915d

Ronn Wiegand MW MS shares the personal story of how he became a resident of Tokaj, Hungary. Wiegand was the first person in the world to hold the Master of Wine and Master Sommelier wine titles. He has been living in Tokaj for the past four years. "Tokaj, and Hungary, in relation to the sophistication of its cuisine and its restaurants, is about where the USA was in the 1970s." The emerging trend in Tokaji region is classic method sparkling wines Wiegand says are extremely good yet 5 to 10 years away from export to the U.S. Show 914a

Gergely Somogyi, Editor, The Tokjai Journal, aimed at English-speaking wine lovers and wine professionals all over the world, but primarily in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. It is intended to be a digital-only magazine, currently available in Flash. Apple and Android apps are going to follow in the coming months. Show 914b

Molly Stevens, Author, All About Roasting: A New Approach to a Classic Art, Stevens offers a comprehensive exploration of this essential technique. When it comes to teaching this time-honored art, there is no better instructor than IACP and James Beard award-winning cookbook author and Bon Appétit Cooking Teacher of the Year. Show 913a

Tim Gaiser, nationally renowned wine expert and Master Sommelier is the former Director of Education for the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas as well as an adjunct professor for the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley. Gaiser contributed the wine and beer pairing recommendations for Molly Stevens' recipes in All About Roasting: A New Approach to a Classic Art. Show 913b

Peter Nowack, Wine Blogger and Marketer— the alter ego author behind the pseudonym BungR.Cooper—a blog about small, family wineries. He continues his penchant for small, family owned wineries via WEmarketwine, bringing effective “big brand” marketing, public relations, and graphic design services into the world of family wineries. Show 913c

Anissa Helou, Chef, Consultant, Author, 'Mediterranean Street Food, Savory Baking from the Mediterranean and Modern Meze'. She teaches Mediterranean cooking classes from her flat in London and host Mediterranean culinary travel. The current issue of Gastronomia published by The Greek Food and Wine Institute includes a title article on The Street Food of Greece by Anissa Helou. To receive a complimentary copy of Gastronomia contact Lisa Cutick, Editor, care of The Greek Food And Wine Institute, via email: LisaCutick@insightbb.com. Show 913d

Tom Mueller, Author, Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil. Mueller unveils the sacred history of olive oil as well as those oils that are masquerading as pure and extra virgin in the hands of globalized fraudsters and multinationals who ‘control the flow of fake products.’ Show 912a

Kari Underly, third-generation butcher, meat cutting educator, Author, The Art of Beef Cutting: A Meat Professional’s Guide to Butchering and Merchandising. She covers all the fundamentals of butchery, including 450 full-color photos of every cut, step-by-step instructions on cutting techniques, the best beef-cutting tools as well as cooking methods.  Underly is the founder of Range, Inc., a consultancy dedicated to helping companies in the meat industry develop merchandising tools and new market strategies. Show 912b

Christine Vernay, Winemaker—woman of the vineyards—Domaine Georges Vernay, Condrieu, Northern Rhone Valley and Paul Amsellem, her musician husband, marketing and sales director of the estate. Georges Vernay is responsible for Condrieu becoming an AOC appellation. Domaine Georges Vernay white wines come exclusively from the Viognier vine, characterised by its apricot and white peach flavours and its fragrance of violet. The Condrieu soil is very evident in the locally grown Viognier wines. Product of old vines and matured in barrels, the vintages "Les Chaillées de l'Enfer" and in particular the "Coteau de Vernon", rich and complex, can be tasted over the next three to ten years. Show 912c

Jonathan Chiri, Co-Founder, Gourmet Cycling Travel. Gourmet Cycling Travel Provence luxury tour was rated one of the Best Life-Changing Trips by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Gourmet Cycling Travel was started by two good friends with a passion for active travel, gourmet food and wine. Join them on travels through stunning regions of France, Spain, California and South Africa. Show 911a

Dave Kasper, Founder, Select Wine Journeys, offering journeys of wine-tasting and more in Vouvray, Bourgueil, St. Nicolas de Bourgueil, Chinon and Montlouis-sur-Loire. Kasper is a bilingual Canadian with extensive personal and business wine relationships in the Loire Valley. A variety of week-long tours will be offered April through October 2012 focusing on four themes: Walking & Wine, History & Wine, Discover New Wine, and Regional Cuisine & Wine. Show 911b

Greg Koch, CEO and Co-Founder, Stone Brewing Co., San Diego, joins us to talk about The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.—Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance, the book, that reveals the story at the fastest growing brewery in the U.S. Stone's reputation for outstanding, unique beers and unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, and the art of brewing keep it on the cutting edge of innovation. This insider's guide shares homebrew recipes for many of its celebrated beers and features recipes from the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. Show 911c

James Gabler, retired attorney and prolific wine writer is the author of e-book Be Your Own Wine Expert, Kindle edition. In less than three minutes you can learn about any one of more than 100 of the world's best wine varietals. No more intimidating wine lists, no more mispronouncing wine names, no more feeling left out when the conversation turns to wine. There are more than 2000 Value For Money Wine recommendations that cost less than $10, $15 and $20 a bottle. Show 911d

Keith Hock, Winemaker, Schramsberg Vineyards 2004 Chardonnay focused J. Schram and J. Schram Rosé world class traditional method sparkling wines from Napa. "German immigrant Jacob Schram bought a piece of land in Napa in 1862 where he established what would be come California's first all-sparkling winery" we know today as Schramsberg Vineyards.” This holiday season... choose grande marque American bubbly! Show 910a

Tyler Colman, Ph.D., DrVino.com Wine Blog, talks about the new national trend in independent wine retailers is to eschew third party wine scores. The more independent-minded independent wine retailers actually taste what they sell, sorting through the web of global choices. America is finally waking up to independent thinking where a better wine recommendation will likely come from a friend. Show 910b

Julien Camus, Founder, The French Wine Society, since 2005. Julien joins us from his home in Alsace to talk up an upcoming event to be held at noon EST on Tuesday, December 13th: the first wine education organization to offer a LIVE online wine trivia competition with prizes. To play you must join FWS. Show 910c

Diane Karle, Founder and marketing genius behind Wine by Design, a lifestyle marketing agency that works with the NFL, specifically, the New York Jets to create Jets Uncorked—A three-tiered program introducing the first Jets Signature Wine, for wine events, being poured at the Wine Bar at the New Meadowlands Stadium. This strategy will introduce fans and corporate partners to international wines and elevate the wine experience throughout the Stadium. Show 910d

Konstantine Lazarakis, Master of Wine, Journalist joins us from Athens. After studying jazz guitar and mechanical engineering on the National & Technical University of Athens, he became Sommelier of Jajazzo Restaurant in Athens - the first restaurant in Greece to hire a full time sommelier and the first to be awarded a Michelin star. Now he works as an Imports Manager and Wine Buyer in AIOLOS ltd and the Managing Director of Wine and Spirits Professional Consultants that run WSET courses in Greece. In the last two years he has been involved in wine writing and wine journalism. He now write for four Greek publications as well as having 'Wines of Greece' published as a part of the Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library in Sept. 2005. Lazarakis consults for wine producers, hotels and restaurants. Show 909a

Apostolos Alexakis joins us from Alexakis Winery of Crete. Apostolos earned an oenology degree from Fresno University, California. The Alexakis family is one of the most important representatives of Cretan wine. They own the largest private winery in Crete, with ultra modern equipment, while, over its long course, it has worked with almost all the growers on the island. Show 909b

Dr. Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, Oenologist and Co-Owner of Gaia Wines, Greece. Gaia has a winery in Santorini and Nemea. Paraskevopoulos earned a PhD in Oenology from Bordeaux. Gaia Wines (Nemea) began production in 1994 with 9,800 bottles of Thalassitis white wine, which quickly became established in Greece and abroad as an example of unique Santorini wines. Today, Gaia operates two wineries: one in Koutsi, Nemea, which is the heart of the company, and one in Exo Gonia, Santorini. Show 909c

Sofia Perpera, Director, All About Greek Wine, and George Athanas, President. Sofia is a Bordeaux trained winemaker and managed the Greek Wine Federation in Athens before 2003. During that time she came to know the sector very well and developed good working relationships with all of the winemakers in Greece. Among many other things during her time at the Federation, she also worked to help modify and expand Greek wine legislation. George comes from three generations in the food and hospitality industry in the US. There were many successes last year for the Greek wine industry in the U.S. with the value of Greek wine imports up 12%. Greece's entry into Wine and Spirits Magazine's 22nd annual restaurant poll reconfirms that the mainstream market in the US has begun to embrace Greek native varieties. Learn More Here Show 909d

Liz Thach, Ph.D., Master of Wine, named the The F. Korbel & Brothers Professorship in Wine Business, Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute. Thach is an internationally recognized academic author. Show 908a

Ian Cauble, Top Young Sommelier of the World by the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Top Sommelier in the United States, Best Young Sommelier in America, Best Young Sommelier in the World. Cauble works as Head Sommelier at The Ritz-Carlton at HalfMoon Bay, and is an alumni of the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University. Show 908b

Daryl Groom, internationally renown Winemaker, talks to us about the deeply personal story behind Colby Red California cuvee created in partnership with his 13-year old son Colby whose mission is to ‘Support Charities That Promote Heart Health’ and Marschall Groom Cellars… a very small family winery situated in the famous Barossa Valley region of South Australia which produces Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Zinfandel—under the label GROOM. Show 908c

Jessica Bell, Wine Educator, founder, MyWineSchool based out of Milwaukee and Chicago, has just launched a live, interactive online wine class series for Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 PM CST. "Wine Newbie" courses provide an introduction to the basics of wine and wine tasting. "Wine Explorer" courses are for those who want to explore the world of wine past the basics and build confidence at restaurants and retail stores." Wine Guru" tastings are perfect for those who enjoy the nuances and intricacies of wine. Show 907a

Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts, Washington D.C. KRIS Wines is teaming with Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts, as part of its second annual Art of Education program. KRIS will award 16 schools in the United States a total of $25,000 to improve academic achievement through quality arts education. Handcrafted in Alto Adige, KRIS is a product of seventh generation winemaker Franz Haas and his wife, Maria Luisa Manna Haas. Vote for your favourite school here. Show 907b

Alder Yarrow, Founder, Vinography—A Wine Blog Featuring Food and Wine Adventures in San Francisco and Around the World since 2004, joins Jancis Robinson.com as a columnist, reporting on the American wine scene. Alder on America debut column explores the impact of Robert Parker’s retreat from reviewing California wine and the appointment of Antonio Galloni as the Wine Advocate’s new California correspondent. Show 907c

Rex Pickett, Author, Sideways the novel, talks to us about the release of Vertical: The Sequel to Sideways. Sideways became the basis for the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Alexander Payne / Fox Searchlight movie release of 2004. The Two Volume hardcover set of Sideways and Vertical, including a long essay on the writing of Sideways, autographed by Pickett is available for the first time. Show 907d

Josetth Gordon, Personal Chef and Caterer—The Culinistas, Co-Author, Party Like a Culinista, who along with her partner, Jill Donenfeld, have written detailed menus that make dinner parties stress-free with lots of tips for pre-party planning and easy multi-task cooking. Gordon celebrates whole foods, bold flavors, wine and friends. The Culinista way to party is all about celebrating with the best ingredients—minimally processed whole foods, lots of greens and grains, seasonal and local when you can—to create incredible health-minded dishes that will wow your guests without weighing them down. Show 906a

Becky Sue Epstein, Author, Champagne: A Global History… revealing the origins of the world’s great sparkling wines, telling the stories of the people who made champagne famous, from Dom Pérignon to Veuve Clicquot, and describing the evolution of the sparkling wines of other regions that are now so popular. Starting with the story of the first modern French sparkling wines to be traded, produced by monks in Limoux, Languedoc in 1531, Epstein takes us on a tour of vineyards around the world, from the Champagne region itself through Germany, Spain and the New World, and tells the story of the fiercely guarded right to use the ‘champagne’ name. Show 906b

Emilia Terragni, Phaidon Publishing Editorial Director, Editor, The Silver Spoon—New Edition, 2011 is the most influential and successful Italian cookbook of the last 50 years. The new edition features new introductory material covering such topics as how to compose a traditional Italian meal, typical food traditions of the different regions, and how to set an Italian table. Its over 2,000 recipes are illustrated with newly commissioned photographs and contains a new section of menus by celebrated chefs cooking traditional Italian food. Show 906c

Bonnie Graves, Sommelier, Ambassador for the Center for Wine Origins, will be co-presenting a guided tasting tour of wines from various locations across Champagne, France—Talking Terroir: France's Champagne Region at the 8th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. Show 906d

Paul Leary, President, Blackbird Vineyards, Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley Winery Collective and Art Gallery, Recuerdo Wines of Argentina. He began his career in the food and beverage industry as general manager for Napa Valley’s Tra Vigne before segueing into the wine industry at Duckhorn Wine Company, where he oversaw the marketing and consumer sales for Duckhorn, Paraduxx and Goldeneye. Show 905a

Rupert Symington, Joint Managing Director, Symington Family Estates, on the family's acquisition of Cockburn Port which celebrated its 195th anniversary in 2010. Look for a new bottle design as well as a stylistic enhancement emphasizing more fruit in the years to come. Show 905b

Becky Sue Epstein travels the world exploring wine, spirit, and gastronomy tourism. She talks to us about her recent trip to the Douro region of Portugal. Show 905c

Christian Oggenfuss, DWS, AIWS, Vintuba.com and Becky Sue Epstein, Senior Editor, Wine and Spirits, Intermezzo Magazine, Author, Champagne: A Global History, join us to spread the word about the second annual Global Champagne Day, October 28^th, 2011. Champagne lovers from around the world are invited to join in an online conversation to celebrate the uniqueness of true Champagne from the Champagne region of France. No matter what social media site you are on you can share anything related to Champagne and as long as it is tagged with the #ChampagneDay hash tag it will be searchable. Track what other people are sharing by using Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, Kurrently, TwitterFall Twitter Search, or a tool of your choice. Ride the #ChampagneDay wave using Google+, Facebook, Foursquare, Instagram, and Twitter. As part of this celebration, the Champagne Bureau is hosting a contest to recognize authentic Champagne and will give away a new iPad 2 to one lucky winner. To win an iPad 2 or one of four other prizes, send a picture of an authentic Champagne label to champagne@clsdc.com or post the picture to your Facebook profile and tag yourself and the Champagne Bureau in the picture. Show 904d

Adam Chase, Founder, Grape Experience, offering updated Wine and Spirits Education Trust courses to the San Francisco Bay area with a fall 2011 Intermediate Course beginning on November 1st and an Advanced Course starting up November 2^nd. Chase earned an MBA from Harvard University and worked in marketing and advertising before pursuing his passion for wine. He was formerly the Dean of Wine Studies at COPIA in Napa, CA. Show 904a

Mike McArthur, Partner, Burning Kiln Winery, Saint Williams, Southern Ontario, Canada. Burning Kiln is one of the wineries leading the way in what will become the new Ontario South Coast Designated Viticulture Area (DVA) within the next year. McArthur is a founding member and the current President of Ontario's South Coast Wineries and Growers' Association. Ontario South Coast is located between Niagara to the east and Lake Erie North Shore to the west. Burning Kiln produces only vinifera varietals having adapted the Italian dry down method by refitting and re-using former tobacco kilns. The results are highly aromatic wines from the sand soils and flavour intensity from the drying down. Show 904b

Wini Moranville, Author, The Bonne Femme Cookbook: Simple, Splendid Food That French Women Cook Every Day bringing authentic French food to American home cooks, with 250 recipes that reflect the way real French families eat today. Moranville writes a monthly wine column for Relish, is a restaurant reviewer for The Des Moines Register, and has contributed to many food magazines, including Better Homes and Gardens, Creative Home, and MasterChef magazine. Show 904c

Beth Costa, Executive Director, Wine Road Northern Sonoma County—year-round wine country destination—talks to us about the 13th annual “A Wine & Food Affair” Tasting Along the Wine Road, November 5^th and 6^th. Throughout the weekend guests will have the opportunity to visit some of the 110 wineries stretching across Sonoma County’s Dry Creek, Russian River, and Alexander valleys sampling wine and food pairings along the way. Show 903a

Crista Luedtke, proprietor, Boon Eat + Drink, Boon Hotel + Spa, and Big Bottom Market, Guerneville,  California, who contributed the Foreword to the 2011 Tasting Along the Wine Road Cookbook. Show 903b

Bruce McGechan is a wine-internet marketing consultant and researcher based out of Wellington, New Zealand. He develops and promotes wine retail eCommerce websites, and has a 20-year marketing career running many a marketing campaign for multinationals and small retailers. He is the author of How to Sell Wine Online. Show 903c

Dr. Robert W. Small, co-author, Beverage Basics: Understanding and Appreciating Wine, Beer, and Spirits. Small is former Dean and Emeritus Professor of The Collins College of Hospitality Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he continues to teach. Beverage Basics was written for academic use. It details the techniques for evaluating alcoholic beverages, information on important issues such as purchasing beverages, healthy drinking, and alcohol and the law, as well as covering the art and science of winemaking from vineyard to table, production methods, styles, and food pairings for beer and spirits. Dr. Small is Chairman of the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, one of the largest and most prestigious wine competitions in the U.S., and is a judge at many other international wine competitions. He is the genius behind Dr. Bob’s Handcrafted Ice Creams. Show 902a

Judy Mattera, Pastry Chef, Sweet Solutions, a platform for teaching, consulting, writing, and constant experimentation pairing dessert wines with desserts of her creation. Currently, she is working up recommendations for Mead wines with dessert recipes of her creation. October 29th she will be teaching a Fall Dessert and Sweet Wine Pairings class at the Boston Center for Adult Education. In her spare time she co-chairs Women Chefs & Restaurateurs' national conference to be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, November 5 - 7. You can find many original recipes and dessert wine pairing ideas on her website for Sweet Solutions. Show 902b

Chris Pearce, Director, The Joy of Sake, one of the foremost sake experts in the world, holding the title of "Sake Expert Assessor," one of only 36 individuals worldwide to receive this certificate from the Japan National Institute of Brewing. The Joy of Sake, the largest sake-tasting outside Japan, held annually in New York City, returns to the Altman Building in Chelsea on Friday, October 21, featuring the world's finest sakes paired with traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine from some of NYC's most acclaimed chefs. This year, sake enthusiasts will also be imbibing for a good cause, with 30 percent of ticket sales going to brewery families who lost their homes in the Great East Japan Tasunami. Show 902c

Gregg Alger, Idaho Wine Commission, Proprietor, Huston Vineyards, Caldwell, Idaho, joins us to talk about Sippin' in the City, November 17, 2011, Boise, Idaho, featuring Idaho wineries, culinary artists and music. Show 901a

Melissa Sanborn, co-owner, grower and winemaker, Colter's Creek Winery, Julietta, Idaho, shares what she’ll be pouring at The Idaho Wine Commission’s Sippin' In The City: Idaho's newest wine and food event, November 17, 2011 at the Linen Building in Boise. Show 901b

Terry Theise, winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional, is an importer of boutique wines from Germany, Austria, and Champagne. His message is powerful: ".... still your ego and listen." Holly Hughes, Editor, Best Food Writing 2011, Da Capo Press, includes a chapter from his book titled “Reading Between the Wines” aptly titled "Befriending Your Palate." "We often think of palate as our physical taste receptor, the mouth itself, and, more saliently, the sense of smell. But a palate is more than what you taste; it is your relationship with what you taste." Show 901c

Luciana Vietti, fourth-generation, Vietti Winery Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont, Italy, shares her family’s history and significant contributions to the Piedmont region upon the release of 2004 Villero Riserva Barolo DOCG, only releasing six vintages since 1984, featuring original artwork. Vietti currently owns 80 acres of vineyards spread over nearly all the key regional appellations, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba, all hand-crafted by the Currado family. The estate’s vines are from ten to 90 years old. Show 900a

Luca Currado, fifth-generation Oenologist, Vineyard Manager and Winemaker, Vietti Winery, Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont, Italy. He joins us after a long day working harvest to discuss the release of the 2004 Vietti Villero Riserva Barolo DOCG vinified from grapes grown on the south and southwest-facing slopes of one of Piedmont’s most celebrated cru vineyards. Recently he eliminated equipment that measures acid and tannin levels in favor of a more intuitive, and wine-specific approach, and also stopped publishing tasting notes, preferring that wine critics and drinkers apply their own perceptions and preferences to his wines. Show 900b

Jeff Siegel, a.k.a. The Wine Curmedgeon and Washington Post Wine Columnist Dave McIntyre talk about the fourth annual Drink Local Wine (DLW) week, October 9 – 15, 2011. The co-founders typically, they use the DLW site to aggregate regional wine writing from around the country that writers, bloggers and consumers post on blogs, web sites, and the like. This year, they are commissioning some original pieces about regional wine. They also have a couple of new promotions, including a 47-word essay contest. They are asking wine lovers to send in an essay about their favorite regional wine or region, and they'll give prizes to the best essays. Why 47 words? Because there are 47 other states that make wine besides California, Washington and Oregon? Submit your essay via DrinkLocalWine@gmail.com! Show 900c

Debbie Gioquindo, a.k.a. Hudson Valley Wine Goddess, Director, Organizer and Chair-person behind The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival; co-partner, Happy Bitch (Hudson Valley) Wine. The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival highlights Hudson Valley, New York, wines and spirits. Show 900d

Mario Pablo Silva, Managing Director and fifth generation, Viña Casa Silva, Colchagua Valley, family-owned and operated, specializing in terroir driven Carmenère. In May 2011, Silva was instrumental in helping to pass this long-negotiated new appellation system through the Chilean government, allowing producers the rght to use three new terms on their labels Costa (coast), Entre Cordilleras (central) and Andes (eastern). Mario Pablo Silva is the current Vice President of Vinos de Chile, the trade association that represents the interests of Chilean wine producers. Show 899a

Ernesto Bajda, Winemaker, Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón, Mendoza, Argentina, since 2008, specializing in high altitude Malbec. He was a panelist at the First International High Altitude and Winemaking Symposium in Lake County, California, in 2007, where he presented research on the effect of varying altitudes on Malbec grapes and wines. Show 899b

Nicolas Audebert, Winemaker, Cheval des Andes, Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, a wine based on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, a the pioneering joint venture between Château Cheval Blanc, St. Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé, and Terrazas de los Andes, a property of Moët Hennessy Wine Estates, established in 1999. Nicolas leverages his training in assemblage with a hands-on appreciation for the high elevation vineyards of Mendoza. The wine is produced from a single vineyard on terraces of the Cordón de la Plata section of the Andes Mountains at the western fringe of Argentina, situated in a desert environment. Malbec vines average 74 years of age. Vineyard practices reflect a Bordeaux culture. Show 899c

Robyn Tinsley, co-founder and Managing Editor, WineSkinny.com wine and food blog, Houston, Texas. Tinsley is a regular contributor to a number of publications, including Santé, GRAPE, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Culinary Thymes Magazine, My Table Magazine, BestDressedMeals.com, iChef.com, post-gazette.com, wine.com, healthykitchen.com, thehomevine.com and others. She also contributes wine pairings to books, including the upcoming Les Dames d’Escoffier cookbook, an international organization of which she is a member. She has completed the first level of the Court of Master Sommelier program and is a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators. In 2011, she completed the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) diploma. Show 899d

Jim Collins, Chief Viticulturist, Frei Brothers Reserve, Sonoma County Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley. "Decades ago, E. & J. Gallo Winery co-founder Julio Gallo introduced an innovative approach to land conservation known as the "50/50 Give Back" plan. For every acre of land planted in vineyard, Julio Gallo set aside one acre of property to help protect and enhance wildlife habitat. Today, that philosophy still guides the winery, and has resulted in thousands of acres set aside for conversation easements for wildlife habitat." (CSWA, Summer 2011 Sustainable Winegrowing Highlights) Show 898a

Debra Meiburg, Hong Kong-based Master of Wine, celebrated wine journalist, TV personality, wine educator and in-demand speaker. A weekly wine columnist for the South China Morning Post and a contributing editor to the Asian Tatler magazines, Debra was voted “Most Influential Wine Journalist in Hong Kong” in 2007. A widely respected wine judge, she recently founded and is director of the world’s first truly Asian wine competition, the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition, the largest pan-Asian wine competition and firstly authentically Asian competition in the world. Debra’s latest venture, an online video series named Meet the Winemakers. Show 898b

Nancy Light, Communications Director, Wine Institute, representing 85 percent of U.S. wine production and 90 percent of U.S. wine exports, talks about September 2011 as California Wine Month, the seventh consecutive year the state has recognized the contributions of the state's growers and vintners by proclamation. Wine Institute promotes the California Wine Month campaign with the California Association of Winegrape Growers to help contribute to the economic vitality of the state by showcasing its outstanding wine and food offerings. Show 897a

Paula Kornell, General Manager, Oakville Ranch Vineyards and a past board president of Napa Valley Vintners and current board member, update us on California Wine Month events in Napa, Sonoma, and northern California. Events include: Conn Creek Winery is featuring The American Viticultural Area Room Barrel Blending Experience; Judd Hill Winery’s Bottle Blending Camp; Pairing Music With Wine at Robert Mondavi Winery; Safari West in Sonoma County; and Crushing Good Time Package in Sonoma County. Click Here for a complete list of events. Show 897b

Cindy Steinbeck, Proprietor, Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles, a major grape-grower for many wineries, joins us to discuss California Wine Month Paso and Central Coast Wine Immersion Experiences. She shares her perspective as a grower and what’s going on with the 2011 harvest. California Wine Month Paso and Central Coast events include: Savor the Central Coast 2011; Pinotfest Monterey; A Cabernet FrancFest at Buttonwood Farm Winery in Solvang; CRUSH: Temecula Valley 2nd Annual Wine & Culinary Showcase; and the Madera Vintners Association’s California Wine Month Reception & Wine Tasting. Show 897c

Allison Jordan, Director of Environmental Affairs, Wine Institute and Executive Director, California Sustainable Wine Growing Alliance. The California Sustainable Winegrowing Practices program defines sustainability as winegrowing and winemaking practices that are sensitive to the environment, responsive to the needs and interests of society-at-large, and are economically feasible to implement and maintain. Show 897d

Manuel Louzada, Winemaker and Estate Director, Bodega Numanthia, Valdefinjas, a small village in the Zamora province. Numanthia was founded in 1998 by the Eguren familly, native of Rioja, in order to create the best wine of the Toro appellation. Numanthia wines are produced from Tinta de Toro grape, an adaptation of Tempranillo unique to the Toro region. Numanthia wines are produced from vines that are over 120 years old with yields among the lowest in the world creating wines of intense concentration and structure. Numanthia is part of the LVMH Group. Show 896a

Ron Quint, Executive Director, Wine Education Network. Quint is a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators and an active member of the Boston Sommelier Society. He began in wine education 20 years ago as a Teaching Assistant at the International Wine Center and later at L'Ecole du Vin. Show 896b

Dr. Jamie Goode, London-based wine writer who is currently wine columnist with UK national newspaper The Sunday Express, is one of the organizers of the International Sparkling Wine Symposium and The Sparkling Wine Review. The 2^nd Annual International Sparkling Wine Symposium takes place on November 1^st and 2^nd at Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey, just outside London. The Sparkling Wine Review brings together some of the world’s leading tasters to benchmark sparkling wines in a unique and comprehensive assessment exercise. Show 895a

Per Karlsson, President, Photographer, Journalist, BKWine: wine tours and gastronomy travel; wine consulting and publishing one of the wine world's most read newsletters on wine available. BKWine is entirely dedicated to organizing top-quality wine and food tours to the world’s most beautiful wine regions sharing their passion for excellent wine and outstanding food. Join Per and Britt Karlsson in Bordeaux, October 5-9, 2011. Show 895b

Lisa Mattson, Communications Director, Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Healdsburg, California, talks to us about The Journey of Jordan video blog recognized as one of the industry’s best wine blogs has received two Wine Blog Awards nominations in 2011. Jordan is California’s first family-owned wine estate to create an in-house videography department that uses the latest high-definition video technology for their food and wine blog. Mattson selects shoot locations, develops questions, conducts all interviews and operates the camera. Show 895c

Steve Smith, MW, Wine and Viticulture Director, Craggy Range Winery, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, shares his thoughts on the unusual fall 2011 snowfall, and updates us on Kidnappers Vineyard Hawkes Bay Chardonnay, the rise of Te Muna Road Vineyard Martinborough Pinot Noir and Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Hakes Bay Syrah. Show 895d

John Gillespie, CEO and Founder, Wine Opinions and Founding Partner, Wine Colleagues, where he directs the Consumer Research and Marketing practice. Wine Opinions is the research arm of Wine Colleagues, and is the only research company that maintains a proprietary consumer panel of core wine drinkers. Show 894a

Heidi Stine, Executive Director, TAPAS—Tempranillo Advocates, Producers and Amigos Society, discusses the First Annual International Tempranillo Day, September 1, 2011. Listeners are invited to join a Progressive Dinner in Lodi, August 31, 2011, hosted by TAPAS members and “Septempranillo” on Thursday, September 1 in Paso Robles. Show 894b

Farmer Lee Jones, The Chef’s Garden, The Culinary Vegetable Institute, Veggie U, Huron, Ohio, less than three miles from the shores of Lake Erie, delivers produce direct from Earth to Table® to some of the finest restaurants around the world for nearly 30 years. Jones sits on the board of Chef Magazine. He has been featured in numerous national publications and is a much-in-demand speaker and expert on sustainable agriculture. Show 893a

Christopher and Darcy R. Davies, Founders, Denver International Wine Competition, features Colorado wine professionals who taste wines 'double-blind.' The seventh annual competition will be held September 17 and 18, 2011 at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, Colorado, with the annual Denver International Wine Festival occurring the first week of November and is open to all wineries with distribution within the State of Colorado. Show 893b

Jason Davies, Wine Sales U.K., joins us from London. As in the U.S., women buy the majority of wine for daily consumption. While Cava's availability and price are respectable, U.K. produced classic method sparkling wines fight for consumer attention. The average upperclass British are fond of Burgundy yet know surprising little about Classified Growth Bordeaux. Even the generic American wines struggle for significant market-share due to price point and limited distribution. Show 893c

Sandy Lawrence, Founder, Ubuntu Annex, discusses the release of her Lion’s Run Vineyard estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon first planted in 1996 on a gentle slope overlooking the Napa Valley. The vineyard is certified organic and biodynamically-farmed, and is adjacent to the gardens of Ubuntu Restaurant. Only 400 cases of the vintage were produced. Ubuntu is "a community-focused" vegetarian Michelin star restaurant and yoga studio located at 1130 Main Street, Napa. Show 892a

Peter Mondavi Jr. joins us to announce the family’s search for the oldest Charles Krug wine bottle. The Peter Mondavi Sr. Family owns Charles Krug Winery, Napa Valley's first winery, founded in 1861. Listeners are encouraged to scour their wine cabinets, cellars, closets and caves for Charles Krug wine bottles, empty or full, dating either from pre-Prohibition or the Peter Mondavi Family era which began with the 1944 vintage. To submit an entry, visit Charles Krug on Facebook and tell us about your bottle and post a photo, or email it to oldestbottle@charleskrug.com by December 31, 2011. Early entries may be displayed at the annual Tastings on the Lawn 150th Anniversary celebration on September 10. Show 892b

Azélina Jaboulet-Vercherre, Ph.D., specializes in the history of wine and drunkenness. Her Yale University doctoral dissertation investigated late medieval medical and philosophical discourse on wine. In the Middle Ages, wine was highly praised in the quest for health or pleasure, in addition to a counterpart of gastronomy. Beyond examining wine as a beverage, Jaboulet-Vercherre’s aim was, and continues, to elucidate medieval patterns of thought by studying how wine may have epitomized a culture and its social codes. She was born in Burgundy, France, into a family that enjoys a multi-generational past in winemaking. Show 892c

Curtis Strohl, Director, Ancien Wines, Napa, producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He joins us to talk about the proposed Coombsville Appellation located near the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley viticultural area to the northwest, Los Carneros viticultural area to the southwest, Wild Horse Valley viticultural area to the east and Solano County Green Valley viticultural area to the southeast. Show 891a

Mauro Mahjoub owner of the Negroni Club, Munich, joined us from the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans where he conducted a hands-on tasting and workshop that focused on VS, VSOP and XO Cognac and the Sidecar cocktail. “The exact origin of the Sidecar is unclear, but it is thought to have been invented around the end of World War I in either London or Paris." Show 891b

Becky Sue Epstein, Palate Press’s International Editor, joins us from Tales of the Cocktail annual conference open for all, ‘Not Just the Professionals.’ Her “Golden Rule: three sips, then PUT IT DOWN. I followed this rule throughout the conference and I’m convinced it saved my life. You know that other rule about not mixing your alcohol? Impossible here. But I could always count to three. Three sips, then firmly jettison the drink. Show 891c

Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru, is a New York City-based cocktail developer and mixologist specializing in bars, restaurants, and liquor brands. He consults for fine dining and cocktail establishments across the U.S. Jonathan creates signature drinks for liquor companies, as well as private and corporate events. Pogash moderated The European Bartending Perspective seminar that includes Marie Brizard in a mixologist’s arsenal at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans. Show 891d

Sam Heitner, Director, Champagne Bureau, the U.S. representative of the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne CIVC joins us to talk about Notre-Dame Cathedral of Reims, historic coronation site for French kings located in the Champagne region of France, celebrates its 800th anniversary this year. The town of Reims has planned a series of celebrations through mid-October of this year to celebrate the cathedral, including concerts, exhibitions and a spectacular daily light show. Show 890a

Carroll Kemp, inaugural President, West Sonoma Coast Vintners launching West of West Wine Festival August 5 - 7 in Occidental and Winemaker for Red Car Wine Company. WSCV contains many distinct growing areas including Annapolis, Fort Ross/Seaview, Occidental, Freestone, Green Valley and the Sebastopol Hills. Show 890b

Sarah Weiner, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Seedling Projects, talks to us about the 2^nd Annual Good Food Awards, the first national initiative to recognize food products that excel in taste and sustainability. The Awards began in 2010 as an effort to recognize food producers who are committed to craftsmanship and responsible sourcing, thus supporting healthy agricultural food communities. Wine is not a category this year. Categories will be expanded each year and put it to a public. Winners will be announced January 13, 2012. Show 890c

Katy Bendel, Co-Founder, Carpathian Wines, specialty importers of New Old World wines from Central Europe. Carpathian Wines ships direct to consumers. Show 890d

Patricia Wells, Culinary Journalist, Author, Teacher--At Home with Patricia Wells--in Paris and Provence, joins us from Paris to talk about Salad As A Meal: Healthy Main-Dish Salads For Every Season, with wine suggestions for each of the 150 recipes. Show 889a

Jessie Price, Food Editor, EatingWell Magazine, and the EatingWell Test Kitchen with EatingWell Fast & Flavorful Meatless Meals serves up 150 healthy, satisfying meat-free recipes using easy-to-find ingredients. Enjoy vegan, gluten-free meals, with many recipes ready to eat in 30-minutes. Wine is included in a few savory recipes. Show 889b

Mary Orlin, a.k.a. WineFashionista, is a featured blogger on the wine and food pages for The Huffington Post. Orlin is the Emmy award-winning Executive Producer of Orlin Media where she is a wine TV and video producer. Orlin compares her favourite wine fragrances to her favourite perfume fragrances. Show 889c

Mike Veseth, Author, The Wine Economist, a leading wine industry blog, joins us to discuss his latest book, Wine Wars, the war between the market trends that are redrawing the world wine map and the terroirists who resist them. Veseth is the Robert G. Albertson Professor of International Political Economy at the University of Puget Sound. Show 888a

Ted Edwards, Director of Winemaking since 1985, Freemark Abbey, St. Helena. Freemark Abbey is one of the first 16 wineries in Napa Valley  and is celebrating with the unveiling of “History,” the highly anticipated 125th anniversary blend, limited-edition red wine that was crafted from the finest lots in the cellar spanning vintage, variety and vineyard. Show 888b

Chuck Atkins, 2005 co-founder, 5 Points Cellars, will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the 2007 Brenner’s Blend Cabernet Sauvignon to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Brenner’s Blend was created to honor Chuck’s best friend, David Brenner, who passed away in 2006 due to complications from the disease. Show 888c

Becky Sue Epstein joins us to talk about travel to the “Kingdom of Navarra: a blend of super-chefs, medieval castles, and good to great wines.” The Navarra wine region lies between Rioja and the French border to the northeast. The region is famous for growing the classic grapes of Northern Spain—tempranillo and garnacha (grenache)—each having their native roots in Spain. Navarra has considerable plantings of the major French varietals—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc—however, indigenous varietals dominate – with 70 percent of all plantings. Ninety-five percent of the wine produced in Navarra is red and rosé. Show 887a

Adriana Ochoa, Winemaker, Bodegas Ochoa, a family cellar representing the modern essence of Navarre region wines since 1845. The currently available 2010 Viura Chardonnay has seven percent moscatel making it very aromatic with tropical fruit, freshness, and a bit of minerality.  The 2010 Rosado is a saignee, pink to salmon-pink color that smells like a red wine, tastes like a red, with touch of strawberries especially in end palate and finish. A good choice with summer BBQ! Show 887b

Becky Sue Epstein reports on Ribera del Duero: an extreme climate perfectly suited for quality red wines.  As early as the 16th century, the region began to establish rules governing varietals and quality levels. Located in Spain’s northern plateau approximately an hour and a half from Madrid, Ribera del Duero extends over four provinces of Castilla y León: Burgos, Segovia, Soria and Valladolid.  Ribera, which means “river bank,” is defined in geographic and growing terms by the horizontal axis of the Duero River Valley; the Ribera region flows from both sides of the Duero, and benefits from the great diversity of soils deposited by the river. Show 887c

Javier Zaccagnini, former President of the governing body of the Ribera del Duero AOC, founder of Bodegas Aalto, 100 percent Tino Fino Tempranillo. A chance meeting between Mariano Garcia, former star winemaker of Vega Sicilia gave birth to this quality-oriented estate which produced its first vintage in 1999, a year after its creation. Each vineyard is harvested, vinified, and aged separately before assemblage just prior to bottling. There is no filtration of the wines following a lengthy ageing in barrel. Both the highly regarded Aalto and Aalto PS wines are available in the US. Javier Zaccagnini spoke to us from El Bulli Restaurant. Show 887d

Norman Yost, owner and Winemaker, Flying Goat Cellars, Lompoc, California, Santa Barbara County, whose singular passion is the 'yin-yan of Pinot' whether it's one of his single vineyard Pinot Noirs or his Brut Rosé. Yost's crusade is to produce great wine that is reasonably priced, ready to drink upon release, and enjoy with food, friends, and family. Join the Flying Goat Cellars Wine Club and enjoy small-lot vineyard-specific Pinot Noir. Show 886a

Shawn Barvaresco, Brand Development Director and Co-Founder, and Nicolas Quille, Winemaker, Pacific Rim Winery, dedicated to Riesling… its versatility, purity of vineyard expression and the varietal's ability to inspire all manner of culinary exploration. Pacific Rim fans have the opportunity to lead the Riesling conversation by sharing their personal "Riesling for Being" contest on the Pacific Rim Facebook page. Each week, through July 24, fans will vote to award $1,000 to the author of the most popular weekly submission. Show 886b

Roy Cloud, Author, on his debut book, "To Burgundy and Back Again: A Tale of Wine, France, and Brotherhood." Cloud runs Vintage '59, a boutique wine importer based in Washington, D.C., specializing in French wines. Cloud earned a degree in writing from New York University. In 2003, Cloud purchased the assets of the Michel-Schlumberger import company and formed Vintage ’59 focusing on artisanal wines with delicious depth of fruit, length, and finesse; he doesn’t like obtrusive oak, over-extraction, or excessive alcohol. Show 886c

Paul Wagner, founder, Balzac Communications & Marketing, Napa, is an instructor for Napa Valley College's Viticulture and Enology Department in addition to being a regular columnist for Vineyard & Winery Management magazine. In the May - June 2011 issue Wagner urges winery management to "think twice before making your winery's proprietor the voice of your brand." He cites Robert Mondavi as the most "successful spokesperson" in the wine industry "because he constantly traveled around the country promoting the RM brand and making connections." Wagner talks to us about "Taking Ownership of Marketing." Show 885a

Debra Marshall, grape grower in Prince Edward County—Ontario's newest Designated Viticultural Area, and a Director of the Grape Growers of Ontario. Marshall farms with her husband near Cherry Valley, Ontario where they cultivate ten acres of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Grape Growers of Ontario is launching a series of videos introducing grape growers to consumers with the first Debra and Thomas Marshall. Show 885b

Peter G. Anderson, President, Stowe Charities, Inc., which coordinates The Stowe Wine and Food Classic to benefit Copley Hospital, Lamoille County’s non-profit community hospital. The 13^th Annual Stowe, Vermont, Wine & Food Classic Event will be held at the picturesque Trapp Family Lodge, June 24^th - 26^th, featuring wine tastings, a wine pairing dinner, an oyster and other wine pairing seminars and auction. Show 884a

Carol Donovan, Mixologist, Consultant, Owner, Intoxicatingly Fun Cocktails, Chicago and Secretary of the Illinois Chapter of the United States Bartender’s Guild, won the First Place prize for the Experience Cognac quiz and essay contest, an all-expenses paid spot in the 2012 International Cognac Summit, which brings together top mixologists from all over the world in Cognac, France every January. The contest involved a 2-part quiz online. Part 1 of the quiz included 20 Q&A’s about Cognac, and Part 2 (upon passing Part 1) included 6 short personal essay questions. Cognac is a European Union designated Geographical Indication product and is produced in a delimited region of France. Show 884b

Jaki Palacio, Robert Mondavi Private Selection National Marketing Manager and Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour Ambassador. Show 884d

Mike McClure, Winemaker, Indian Creek Winery, Snake River Valley, Idaho, specializing in Pinot Noir. His 2008 Pinot Noir received a Gold, Outstanding and Best Buy in Wine Press Northwest’s Spring edition. Show 884c

Angelo Pavan, Chair of the 2011 Riesling Experience and Vice-President and Winemaker of Cave Spring Cellars in Niagara. The Riesling Experience, St. Catharines, Ontario, hosted by Brock University, the home of the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, June 9 and 10. The purpose of the gathering is to bring together producers, trade, media and wine enthusiasts from Canada, the US and around the world to share and learn more about the diversity, beauty and versatility of Riesling. Show 883a

Natalie MacLean rejoins us to talk up Natalie MacLean Wine Picks & Pairings, named one of five top food and wine apps by New York Times, Globe & Mail, and Computerworld Magazine. The new Version 2.0 allows users to scan a bottle bar code to get: tasting notes, scores, prices, recipes and food pairings for 150,000 wines at thousands of other liquor stores; triple speed with a new API and improved navigation and layout; and the added the ability to take pictures of a wine bottle for the cellar journal. Show 883b

G.M. "Pooch" Pucilowski, Certified Wine Educator, founder of University of Wine, consulted on the inaugural Barbera Festival, Plymouth, California, June 11, 2011. Show 883c

Lisa Rigisich, co-founder of Pinot Days, is joined by Jean-Charles Boisset of Boisset Family Estates, where this year’s San Francisco event focuses on Pinot Noir stylistic diversity. Show 883d

Mark de Vere, Master of Wine, Director of the Constellation Academy of Wine US which includes Robert Mondavi Winery. Show 882a

Felipe González-Gordon Terry, 5th generation Winegrower, González Byass, sets the record straight regarding authentic Tio Pepe Fino stating that "Sherry is a Wine, not a Liquor!" The oh-so-dry Tio Pepe is lightly golden in color; The aromas are distinctly reminiscent of freshly baked bread and almonds. Serve well chilled in a tulip-shaped wine glass, not too much at a time, as the perfect aperitif with canapés and tapas, as well as with main course dishes of Asian-inspired cuisine, seafood and all fish-based dishes, caviar, oysters, or tuna carpaccio. After fermentation, classification and fortification, the Palomino grape must bound for Tio Pepe enters the Tip Pepe Solera, where it will age for an average of five years. During this period the wine develops under a layer of years called "flor," which will give the wine its distinctive clean, fresh aromas ad bone dry savoury character. Show 882b

Bob Madill, Chairman of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance and General Manager, Sheldrake Point Vineyard on Cayuga Lake. Two Finger Lakes wineries have been named top value brands for 2011 by Wine & Spirits magazine in the June 2011 issue. Show 881a

Scott Osborn, President, Fox Run Vineyards on Seneca Lake, New York. “I have always tried to keep my prices low to provide quality and value to the wine drinker. I am thrilled we have been recognized as one of the top value brands in the US by Wine & Spirit Magazine (June 2011),” commented Osborn. Behind the winery is a vast expanse of vinifera vineyards producing award-winning Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. Plantings of Lemberger, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Gewurztraminer position Fox Run's future on the cutting edge of the Finger Lakes' wine industry. Show 881b

Mark Wagner, Owner, Founder, Vineyard Manager and Chief of Winery Operations for Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake, on Wine & Spirits Magazine recently recognizing the quality for price-point that Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars brings to consumers. Wagner grew up in the Seneca Lake grape business and Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars was the logical culmination of generations of grape-growing knowledge and decades of Mark's viticultural experience.  Focusing on vinifera varieties like Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc, Lamoreaux Landing continues to be recognized for outstanding quality. Show 881c

Christina Chely, Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association invites us to join in on the Riesling Hour virtual Finger Lakes Riesling tasting, on Thursday, May 26th at 7PM EST. Share your thoughts of the wines on Twitter using #FLXwine or Facebook by becoming a fan and tagging Finger Lakes Wine Country. Show 881d

Christopher Taranto, Marketing Director, Paso Wine Alliance, joins us to talk about the 29th annual Paso Robles Wine Festival celebrating much more than the heritage varietal, Zinfandel. Paso Robles Zinfandel is showcased in the sixth episode of VINE TALK featuring six Paso Robles wine brands: Carina Cellars, J Dusi Wines, Peachy Canyon Winery, Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery, Turley Wine Cellars, and Victor Hugo Winery. Show 881e

Gary Heck, owner, president and CEO of Korbel Champagne Cellars, Kenwood Vineyards, and Valley of the Moon, announced the creation of The F. Korbel & Brothers Professorship in Wine Business at Sonoma State University's Wine Business Institute to recognize and extend the important relevant research of the Institute in wine marketing, wine strategy, and wine economics. The Professorship, awarded to Liz Thach Ph.D., will fund studies that create a significant impact on the industry and the region, and deepen understanding of the global business of the wine industry. Show 880a

William Silver, Dean, School of Business and Economics, Sonoma State University and Wine Business Institute, founded in 1995, created through a public-private partnership between the university and the wine industry. It is the first program in the United States to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees focused exclusively on the business aspects of the wine industry. In addition to its academic programs, the Wine Business Institute offers professional development courses for the industry, including an online certification. Show 880c

Pierre Montégut, Technical Director, Château Suduiraut in the commune of Preignac, 1st Classed Growth of Sauternes, is a major sponsor of Premier Marathon de Sauternes. Montégut talks about the estate’s history, vision of making great sweet wines and Botrytis which is unique and essential for making Sauternes. Château Suduiraut belongs to AXA Millésimes, the wine arm of AXA French Insurance. Show 880b

Michel Garat, CEO of four vineyards across Bordeaux including Château Bastor-Lamontagne of Preignac, Sauternes; Château Beauregard of Pomerol; Château Saint Robert of Graves; and Château Pavillon Bel-Air of Lalande de Pomerol, joins us for a frank conversation about the new Sauternes style with several dinner and appetizer pairings that will change your preconceived notions about Sauternes à la table and on June 4th, runners from around the world will compete in the Premier Marathon de Sauternes while traversing the vineyards and courtyards of Châteaux Yquem, Climens, Coutet, and Suduiraut Sauternes wine estates. Garat is the President and organizer of the event. Non-runners are welcome to join in on the festivities before, and during the event. Estates will be open to the public during the marathon and there will be numerous tasting opportunities along the route and at the finish line. Winners take home a magnum of Château d'Yquem. Show 879a

Marc D. Taub, President and Chief Operating Officer, Palm Bay International, one of the U.S's leading wine and spirit importers, will be honored for his philanthropic efforts on May 5th, 2011, at the 6th annual D.R.E.a.M.S. event at Capitale restaurant, NYC, to benefit the world-renowned Diabetes Research Institute of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The event is famed for its highly-rated wines from Wine Spectator, delicious food, and a luxury silent auction. Show 879b

Michael Brill, Founder and CEO, Crushpad, the state-of-the-art custom winery and producer of highly-acclaimed commercial and private micro-production wines, continues its mission to democratize winemaking by expanding its operations and moving its headquarters to downtown Sonoma. Crushpad now occupies a dedicated portion of the historic Sebastiani Winery. The move includes a major financing deal that includes Foley Family Wines, the parent company to Sebastiani and now a principal investor in Crushpad. Show 879c

Traci Des Jardins, Chef, Co-Owner, Jardinière, participating in Farm to Feast® Annual scholarship benefit for Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm that helps to support 35 percent of their students who receive financial assistance at the 38-acre working biodynamic farm in rural Santa Rosa. Show 878a

Luke Bass, Winemaker, Porter-Bass Vineyard and Winery biodynamic wines and Poco a Poco organic estate-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel from the Russian River Valley. Show 878b

Ted Lemon, Proprietor, co-founder and Winemaker, Littorai Wines Estate Winery, Sonoma Coast American Viticultural Area, farmed biodynamically and using only organically certified materials. It is devoted to the mystery of wine, not the science. Littorai creates wines whose balance and proportion make them uniquely suited for dining and for great cuisine. Show 878c

Becky Sue Epstein, reports on the high quality of wines she tasted at Bordeaux En Primeur 2010, where “Trends in taste continue to evolve,” and that “we should be drinking the “second wines” of the top châteaux—the “classified growth” chateaux.” Show 878d

Monica Larner, Rome-based Italian Editor, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, has lived in Italy on-and-off since age 11. Larner is the only Italian-based wine editor for a U.S. wine magazine. Her books include In Love in Italy (Rizzoli) and Living, Studying and Working in Italy (Henry Holt), and she is now writing a guide to traveling in Italy in the slow lane. Larner is a sommelier with the Italian Association of Sommelier (AIS) but her passion for wine finds roots in Larner Vineyard, the family-run vineyard and winery in Santa Barbara County. Show 877a

Jimmy Katz, Founder and Chief Guide, James Henry River Journeys of Bolinas, California, celebrating 39 years of conducting wilderness whitewater river journeys, talks about his unique special-interest whitewater rafting offerings for 2011. On June 17-20 wine bibbers will have the opportunity on a four-day Classical Music, Wine Tasting, Gourmet California Cuisine and Natural History Trip to taste the elegant and subtle Pinot Noirs, refreshing Pinot Gris, rich and balanced Syrahs, and intriguing Viogniers of Oregon’s acclaimed winemaker, Steve Doerner of Cristom Vineyards. While tasting Steve’s well-crafted wines, Baroque flautist Rachel Streeter and her recorder/guitar accompanist Jim Oakden will warm your evenings along the Rogue playing renaissance and baroque duets. Show 877b

Steve Doerner, Winemaker, Cristom Vineyards Willamette Valley on the slopes of the Eola Hills, is a biochemist by training, crafting distinctive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Viognier and Syrah from vineyards that are dry farmed, with low yields, and high density planting. Join Steve Doerner for very private conversations about Cristom Vineyards wines on the Rogue River with Jimmy Katz and James Henry River Journeys, June 17 - 20, 2011. Show 877b

Annette Ringwood Boyd, Director, Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office, Richmond, Virginia. Currently, Virginia is the seventh largest state wine-producer with nine distinct wine regions and six legally defined American Viticultural Appellations from the mountains to the coast Show 876a

Kirk Wiles, CEO, Managing Partner, Paradise Springs Winery and Vineyard, Clifton, Virginia, family owned and operated, is the closest winery to Washington DC and the first in Fairfax County. Originally, the property was part of a one thousand acre land grant from Lord Fairfax in 1716 to the family’s direct ancestors. Show 876b

Jim Corcoran, Co-Founder and Proprietor, Corcoran Vineyards, Waterford, Virginia, Loudoun County, serious about the high quality of food-friendly Virginia-grown Viogniers. Show 876c

Andrew Hodson, Proprietor, Veritas Vineyard & Winery, Afton, Virginia, a family business that opened in June 2002 with both Andrew and daughter Emily serving as co-winemakers. Our conversation focuses on two estate-bottled classic method sparkling wines, both represent equal blends of Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc: the Brut Scintilla and the softer, slightly fruitier rosé called Mousseux. Grapes come from the Virginia Monticello AVA. Show 876d

Scott Caraccioli, Caraccioli Cellars, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County. Caraccioli, a small artisanal winery, produces a mere 400 cases of a delicious Chardonnay Pinot Noir-blend estate-grown classic method Brut Rosé, 600 cases of Brut, 400 cases of Chardonnay and 400 cases of Pinot Noir. Michel Salgues consults on the bubbly. Look for the upcoming release of the Brut in Magnum! Caraccioli Cellars is the newest family agricultural endeavor nurtured by Scott Caraccioli. Show 875a

Steve McIntyre, McIntyre Vineyards, SIP Certified, Santa Lucia Highlands, a small artisanal winery originally specializing in a Non-Vintage Brut which is worth more than double the $24 price tag. Steve McIntyre is the Wine-Grower and Winemaker for McIntyre Vineyards. Show 875b

Rhonda Motil, Executive Director, Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association, is hoping that eight new 12-foot-tall wine murals along Highway 101 will lure tourists to this wine-producing region of California. Monterey County boasts a whopping 40,000 acres of vineyards, but until now, travelers along the popular highway between Los Angeles and San Francisco saw little of this booming industry from the road. The murals span a 30-mile stretch along the highway, illustrating Monterey County's wine producing history, depicting key figures in the industry, and pointing out the 35 tasting rooms in the area. Show 875c

Dave Muret, Executive Director, Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans, on the Fifth Annual Santa Lucia Highlands Gala "A Highlands" Fling May 14, 2011. Incredible Pinots. Luscious Chardonnays. Killer Syrahs. Two or three SLH "sparklers!" This is the only yearly public display for many of these wines - it's a local Highlands' party and you're invited! Show 875d

Bruce Marcus, Creator and Executive Producer, Vine Talk on National Public Television broadcasting April, 2011, featuring an ensemble panel of well-known entertainment personalities, celebrity chefs and moderator Stanley Tucci. Show 874a

Felipe González-Gordon Terry, 5^th generation Winegrower, González Byass, talks about Albert de Vilarnau Bodega is the 8th largest Cava Denominación de Origen producer, situated six km outside Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, in the highest point of the region, Espiells, some 250 metres above sea level. Cava is made by the Traditional Method and aged on lees in the bottle for a minimum of 9 months, with Cava Reserva minimum for 15 months. Show 874b

Antonio Rallo, fifth generation, Tenuta di Donnafugata, produced at three distinct grape-growing sites in western Sicily: the historic cellars in Marsala, built in 1851; the cellar at Contessa Entellina, where the company has 642 acres of vineyards planted to Ansonica, Catarratto, Nero d’Avola, Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah; and the cellar on the volcanic island of Pantelleria, where Donnafugata cultivates 104 acres of Zibibbo vineyards. Show 873a

Becky Sue Epstein, reporting from Sicily after attending Sicilia en Primeur a tasting crosswind of ancient and modern cultures. Show 873b

Bill Galarneau, President, East Bay Vintner’s Alliance, a collection of twenty-two  urban wineries spanning from Alameda to North Berkeley, California. Galarneau produces fruit and dessert wines for Adams Point Winery. Show 873c

Becky Sue Epstein reports to us from Emilia Romagna where she tastes her way through new Old World Denominazione di Origine Controllata Sangiovese and white Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita wines produced from the indigenous Albana di Romagna in both a dry and Passito version. Show 872a

Felipe González-Gordon Terry, fifth generation, González Byass, Jerez, Spain, on Bodegas Beronia in the Rioja Alta region. The family celebrated it's 175th winemaking anniversary in 2010. Show 872b

Jan Shrem, Founder/Proprietor, Clos Pegase Winery, Calistoga, Napa Valley, joins us to talk about an amazing customized trip to China for Pegase Circle Wine Club Members. Tour Highlights include visiting the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu; Terra Cotta army in Xi’an, buried 2,200 years ago with the emperor; Executive Suite and VIP Dining privileges on Yangtze River cruise aboard the 5 Star Victoria Anna; See the infamous Panda bears. Participants will visit wineries and vineyards in Nava Valley, China! Clos Pegase has no financial involvement with the tour. Show 871a

Elliott Mackey, Proprietor, Wine Appreciation Guild: Wine Accessories, Wine Cellars and Racks, Books on Wine for the past thirty years. The Wine Appreciation Guild's 2011/2012 extensive collection of books in categories such as Trade, Technical, Reference, Textbook, Travel, Buying Guides, Cookbooks, Multimedia and more for international wine clients is now available online. Show 871b

Jimmy Crippen, Proprietor, Crippen’s Country Inn and Restaurant, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is the creator of Fire On The Rock Chef Challenge, the annual featured event of Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival, since 2005. Restaurants battle head-to-head in preliminary elimination battles every Tuesday and Wednesday at Crippen's Restaurant,the neutral competition house. The last four Chefs standing will compete on stage in front of a live audience while cooking for professional food critics and writers April 16^th and 17^th, 2011. Show 870a

Billie Rogers, Events Coordinator, Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, Producer, Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival, Blowing Rock… as far west as you can go and still be in North Carolina. The North Carolina High Country encompasses six mountainous counties in the far northwest corner of the state. Bisected by the Blue Ridge Parkway, the area boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Appalachian Mountains. The heart of the region is Blowing Rock, a town of only 3 square miles yet is home to more than 100 shops, about two dozen restaurants, and nearly 20 hotels and inns. The 6th Annual Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival dates are April 13^th – 17^th, 2011. Show 870a

Jean Anderson, well-respected food, travel, and wine writer, Author, Falling Off The Bone… an homage to her mother who was always able to turn tough, sinewy, economical cuts of beef, veal, lamb, and pork into meals as memorable as they are nutritious, serves up “low ‘n’ slow cooking plus dashes of ingenuity and T.L.C.” You'll find several recipes using wine and beer. Show 870b

Alan Goldfarb, Communications Director, Tudal Wine Group, on Tudal Winery, St. Helena, crafting boutique wines for thirty years, and the recently opened urban Cerruti Cellars in Oakland, California. Show 870c

Gloria Maroti Frazee, Director, WineSpectatorSchool.com, which offers on-line wine courses and WineSpectatorVideo, as well as Cigar Cinema at CigarAficionado. She conducts wine tasting seminars internationally at wine festivals, corporate team-building sessions, and private events for consumers and trade members. Frazee is one of the featured Seminar Presenters at the 4th Annual “New York Wine Expo” February 25 – 27, 2011, in New York City. Show 869a

Joe Barton, Co-Founder, Family Owned and Operated, Winemaker, Grey Wolf Cellars, Paso Robles, participating in the Paso Robles “Grand Tasting Tour - Los Angeles” February 26 - March 5, 2011. Show 869b

Veronica Barclay, Chair, Family Winemakers of California, and General Manager, Barclay & Browning Winery, St. Helena. She joined us to talk about the Family Winemakers 3rd Annual “Trade & Consumer Tasting” San Diego, March 13, 2011. Show 869c

Joel Butler, Master of Wine, Wine Consultant, President of the Institute of Masters of Wine, North America, is one of a handful of guest instructors for the three-month Master Level online study and certification program on the wines of Bordeaux developed by the French Wine Society in conjunction with lead instructor Dewey Markham Jr. Butler will be teaching the fifteenth webinar titled, "Bordeaux Terroir and the Meaning of Appellation." Butler currently consults out of Seattle as co-owner of WineKnow, teaches Wine & Spirit Education Trust programs on the West Coast, and is authoring a yet untitled book under contract on “Following the Bible Wine Trail.” Show 868a

Roger C. Bohmrich, Master of Wine since 1993, dedicated himself to the MW cause, first as Education Coordinator of the North American educational program, then as Chairman of the North American Advisory Board. He led the formation of the non-profit Institute of Masters of Wine (North America), where he served three terms as its first President. Most recently, Roger set up the U.S. affiliate of Millesima, Europe’s leading fine wine mail order merchant where he currently serves as Managing Partner of Millesima USA. Bohmrich, will be presenting webinar number fourteen on "Garagistes" and number twenty on "The Economics of Bordeaux" for the French Wine Society’s two and a half month in-depth Bordeaux Master-Level program. Show 868b

Ray Johnson, Assistant Director, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition re-joins us to talk about the Public Tasting from 2-5 pm on February 19th, 2011, Fort Mason in San Francisco. For more information and to enter the Free Tickets contest, go to VinVillage.com. Show 868c

James Suckling, respected journalist and wine critic, working formerly as Wine Spectator’s European bureau chief for almost 30 years has partnered with Hollywood producer, director, and writer James Orr to launch JamesSuckling.com, an all-access pass to the wine world. The newly launched site focuses on delivering wine information in a cutting-edge style—relying on high-quality video, with Suckling giving subscribers and non-subscribers, a visual guide to wine tasting that goes beyond simple ratings to include tasting notes, vintner interviews, and rare access to wineries around the world with written and video posts in English, Italian, French, and Spanish. Show 867a

Charlie Caldwell, third generation organic grape grower, Black Squirrel Vineyard and Winery, Council Bluffs, Iowa, recognized as one of Iowa’s largest certified organic vineyard by Iowa Department Agriculture of Land Steward. Caldwell is the keynote speaker at the First Annual North Carolina Conference on Sustainable Viticulture in Candler, North Carolina. Black Squirrel Vineyard and Winery grows wine and table grapes organically on seven acres of nine different cold hardy varieties. Caldwell has hosted many field events at local, regional, and state viticulture events in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Show 867b

Katie Jackson, the 24-year-old daughter of Cambria Winery proprietor Barbara Banke and wine industry pioneer Jess Jackson, cannot remember a time when the art and business of making wine wasn’t part of almost every aspect of her life. To document her experiences and share a behind-the-scenes look at Cambria Winery, Katie has launched a blog that covers day-to-day life at the Santa Maria, California based winery, as well as Katie’s trials and triumphs in the kitchen, her exploration of local Central Coast cuisine and culture, and the making of her namesake wine, the Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay. Show 866a

Carl Bowker, Founder, Winemaker, Caliza Winery, Paso Robles, "Making Modern Wines with Old World Grapes.” The winery was named to the San Francisco Chronicle's "Top 100 Wines of 2010" and was just named as Wine Spectator's winery "Pick of the Month." Show866b

Ray Foley, Founder, Foley Publisher, Bartender Magazine: the First Magazine For, By and About Bartenders and On-Premise Industry is part comedian, but when it comes to tending bar and sharing stories he's seriously all Bartender, all realist, no fluff. A former Marine based out of Camp LeJeune, Foley's talent is with words, the gift of entertaining gab. He is not a purist except when it comes to his martini, Bombay Sapphire with one olive please. He has authored A Thousand Martinis, Bartending for Dummies, and Running a Bar for Dummies. Bartender Magazine is currently celebrating 32 years. Show 866c

Amy Evans Streeter, Oral Historian, Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA) documents, studies, and celebrates the diverse food cultures of the changing American South. The Oral History Initiative seeks to capture stories of Southerners who grow, create, serve, and consume food and drink. Evans Streeter is the main contact at SFA for oral history internships and project submissions at University of Mississippi, Oxford. Show 865a

Steve Myers, General Manager, Lion Nathan Wine Group in North America, talks to us about Cellar Key brand of two-dimensional Quick Response (QR) barcode technology loaded with rich content that is available to any cell phone with a camera and web access. Cellar Key offers users access to wines and wineries around the globe where you can take a video tour of a winery, read accolades, meet the winemaker, and explore food and wine pairings directly from your smartphone. Show 865b

Rick Toyota, CWE, Estate Sommelier and Director of Hospitality, Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles, on the launch of Niner Wine Estates Comprehensive Wine Education Series, appropriate for the wine lover and the industry professional. Classes begin January 24th and continue weekly through June 27th, 2011. Show 864a

Camilla Pistilli, Stil Novo Design family business dedicated to creating the finest woodcrafts, specialty pieces and custom furniture from recycled oak wine barrels using solid white oak wood staves reclaimed from French wine barrels. Follow their work on Facebook and learn how their Italian heritage brings an innovative, highly sophisticated sense of style and superior manufacture standards to this century’s eco-friendly ‘green revolution.’ Show 864b

Jason Wilson, Author, Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits. Wilson writes the spirits column for the Washington Post and is the editor of the arts and culture criticism online magazine TheSmartSet.com. He joins us from Drexel University where he teaches writing. Show 863a

Dushan Zaric, co-Author, Speakeasy: Classic Cocktails Reimagined, From New York's Employees Only Bar. In Speakeasy, Zaric and Jason Kosmas introduce cocktail tasting notes for the first time, borrowing from the food and wine lexicon. Show 863b

Joseph Miller, President, The International Sommelier Guild, one of the leading wine education organizations in the United States and the only wine program in the U.S. licensed by the boards of education in states in which it conducts classes. The ISG designation is the defining benchmark for wine knowledge within the hospitality industry offering three program levels for sommeliers-in-training worldwide. The ISG specializes in bringing together the most in-depth and up-to-date resources from around the world, including top educators, industry leaders, premier restaurateurs, wine merchants, wineries, and writers to keep students and graduates on top of the latest trends, research, developments, and standards in the wine industry. Join ISG on Facebook for event updates. Show 862a

Rajat Parr, Wine Director of the Mina Group, developing and managing the wine programs at 17 restaurants, including properties in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., Scottsdale, and Atlantic City. Parr joins us upon the release of Secrets of The Sommeliers: How To Think and Drink Like the World's Top Wine Professionals, a fascinating exploration of the inside world of sommeliers which he co-authored with journalist Jordan Mackay. Show 862b

Rollin Soles, Co- Founder and Winemaker, Argyle Winery, Dundee, Oregon, Willamette Valley since 1987 producing hand-crafted Oregon Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Méthode Champenoise Sparkling Wine. Argyle Winery, the Pacific Northwest's most celebrated sparkling wine producer, presents new Cellar Key 2D barcode technology on its top three bubbles featured on renowned Argyle Vintage Brut, Extended Tirage Brut and Brut Rosé for Smartphone users. Show 861a

Jessie Niewoldt and Kate Connors, Center for Wine Origins, remind us that serving authentic Champagne and Porto goes well with all celebrations including the last few days of the 2010 football season. Show 861b

Todd M. Godbout, professional website developer, blogger, Founder, MyJoogTV.com, who likes to pair his favorite musicians with makers of fine wines, brews, spirits, or anything else that is fermented. Show 861c

Frederick T. Merwarth, owner-operator, Winemaker, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Dundee, New York, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, talks about the Hermann J Wiemer Dry Riesling Reserve 2008 recognized as one of the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines for 2010. Hermann J Wiemer was the only American Riesling on the list, selected from over 15,800 new releases from around the world in blind tastings over the year. This recognition adds to other recent accolades given to Hermann J Wiemer Vineyard, including its selection in Wines & Spirits Magazine “Top 100 Wineries of the Year” and nomination as one of five contenders for “American Winery of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast. Show 860b

Michael Giarraputo, Founder and CEO, Think Tank® Wine Company, remains diligent about producing world-class wines while reducing the carbon footprint for ecology minded consumers. Show 860c

Ernie Weir, Founder, Hagafen Cellars, Napa talks about the 2010 harvest. As former vineyard manager for Domain Chandon, Weir has a long history growing grapes in Napa as well as crafting delicious bubbly like the currently available 2007 Hagafen Brut Cuvée Sparkling Wine. A seasoned opportunist in the vineyard, Weir embraces new winemaking challenges with each new harvest. Show 860a

Joe Dobbes, Oregon Winemaker, Dobbes Family Estate, has developed relationships with some of the nest winegrowers in Oregon's Willamette Valley and Rogue Valley appellations. Dobbes understands the important role terroir plays in the character development of wine. Dobbes has developed two additional brands including Wine By Joe and Jovino, in addition to several custom crush clients that he consults with. Show 859a

Greg Morthole, Reserve Program Winemaker, Rodney Strong Vineyards responsible for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and Davis Bynum. His academic credentials include science and math at the U of Wyoming that led to a laboratory position at Vinquiry in Windsor and as enologist with Chalk Hill Winery before joining Vintner Tom Klein's team. Rodney Strong 2009 Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir is one of the best domestic values available today at around $20. Show 859b

George Rose, Professional Photographer, Director of Communications, J Vineyard & Winery with a sparkling legacy "Year in the Life of J Vineyards" must-see video on YouTube. Rose created an experience by pairing his photographs with Aaron Copeland's third movement from The Red Pony suite circa 1938. The aerial photos were shot from a helicopter hovering at about 500 feet off the ground. Show 859c

Kimberly Walker, Inventor—Founder, Borracha Wine Wipes, a proprietary blend of natural stain-removing and teeth-protecting ingredients available in a convenient 20-wipe compact, complete with a mirror. Walker enlisted the help of a world-renowned chemical laboratory to turn her recipe into a first-of-its-kind formula. Show 859d

Christian Roguenant, Winemaker, Nivens Family Estate Wines on the recently released Zocker Edna Valley Grüner Veltliner, an Austrian white varietal rarely grown in the U.S. The Nivens' Paragon Vineyard became SIP™ Certified Sustainable in 2008. Originally trained at Champagne Deutz, you must try Roguenant’s Baileyana Winery Firepeak Vineyard 2005 Brut Rosé Cuvée 1909 Edna Valley Sparkling Wine. Show 858a

John Niven, Niven Family Wine Estates, third generation winegrape grower,  Edna Valley, San Luis Obispo, discusses the family's history from Purity Grocery in the 1950s to winegrape growers overseeing 1,200 acres and five diverse wineries from Baileyana estate wines from the Firepeak Vineyard, his Grandmother's idea, focusing on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; to the cool climate Zocker California Grüner Veltliner; Tangent stainless steal fermented cool climate wines intersect pure flavor with alternative varietals; Trenza Spanish-inspired New World blends; and finally Cadre, a tribute to South Central Coast Pinot Noir. A couple of my favorites include Firepeak Vineyard 2007 Edna Valley Pinot Noir Grand Firepeak Cuvée San Luis Obispo and Trenza Winery 2009 Rosado, San Luis Obispo County, 56% Syrah, 34% Grenache, 10% Albariño. Show 858b

Lee Lutes, General Manager and Winemaker, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay, Michigan where he overseas operations for two processing facilities on the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas. Check out his sparkling wines: Be Dazzled, Bubbly Nouveau, and the classic method Leelanau Sparkling Wine. Lutes also directs the distillation program that produces European style fruit brandies and dessert wines. Show 858c

Randal Townley Bennett, Co-founder, Winemaker, Townley Wines, created in 2007, a boutique winery focused on producing specialized small lots of artisan wines scoring A+s from The Pinot Report. Show 857a

Summer Whitford, aka the Food and Wine Diva, is a writer, professional chef/pastry chef, and food and wine educator. For fifteen years she owned Chez Vous Productions, Inc., a food specialty and lifestyle company that catered to Members of Congress, embassy staff, lobbyists, and other prominent D.C. businesses. She joins us to talk about her new book, Join us at the Embassy, food and wine traditions from ten countries. Show 857b

In celebration of the inaugural Napa Truffle Festival, December 10– 12, 2010: Dr. Paul Thomas, partner and chief scientist, American Truffle Company and Managing Director, Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd (UK); followed by Michelin Star Chef Ken Frank of La Toque Napa Valley discusses the multi-course truffle menu (each course prepared by a Michelin Star chef) and wine pairing; Scott Tracy, La Toque Wine Director on Champagnes to pour with Chef Ken Frank's Soft Farm Egg with Burgundy Truffle and Truffle, and the final Champagne Truffle Brunch; Robert Chang, founder, American Truffle Company on the principle of applying significant scientific advances in the cultivation of truffles and event director of the Napa Truffle Festival; and Doug Duda, creator and host, A & E International television series, The Well-Seasoned Traveler, founding Executive Director, Astor Center, NYC, keynote speaker, Napa Truffle Festival. Show 856

Ernst Loosen, Winemaker Proprietor, Dr. Loosen Estate, Mosel Valley and J. L. Wolf Estate, Pfalf, Germany, with Jay Christopher Somers, Winemaker and Founder of J. Christopher Wines, Newberg, Oregon in Northern Willamette Valley, Partners in Pinot Noir… a collaboration of Old World insights fermented in the New World. Show 855a

Peter Bell, Winemaker, Fox Run Vineyards, Seneca Lake, where the Vinifera revolution is still young in Finger Lakes Region of New York. Bell’s award-winning Reserve Rieslings have gained high acclaim domestically and abroad. Situated high on Torrey Ridge overlooking one of the deepest parts of Seneca Lake, Fox Run Vineyards covers fifty-five acres of vineyards producing a remarkable range of Vinifera wines. Show 855b

Bob Dye, President, Charnu Winery, St. Helena, talks about his role as President of and Web Master for Appellation St. Helena, originally founded in 1875 as St. Helena Viticultural Club. Show 854a

Christian Oggenfuss, DWS, Vintuba.com blog host, promotes the all-social-media Global Zinfandel Day on Twitter and Facebook, Ustream, Foursquare or Gowalla using TweetUp or MeetUp aggregates, HootSuite and Tweetdeck, etc. Twitter management software. Show 854b

John Seitz, Master Wine Cellar Builder, Wine Cellar RV. Show 854c

Michelle Metter and Ken Loyst, Partners, Fast Forward Event Productions, co-created the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. Show 853a

Joseph Spellman, Master Sommelier, Winery Sommelier for Justin Vineyards and Winery, teaches how to taste like a Master Sommelier at The 2010 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. Show 853b

Sonia Hunt, Creator and Host, Stirring It Up!, food and lifestyle series; founder of Noie Productions, digital media product management and strategy company. Show 853c

Jason Westfall, Owner/Operator, The Wine Line, wine tasting shuttle service hop-on-hop-off new approach to touring Paso Robles wine country that operates much like a city bus launched in early 2009. Choose from 60 wineries to visit. Show 852a

Executive Chef Bertrand Bouquin and Wine Director Timothy Baldwin, The Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, winning team at the 4th U.S. Finals of the Copa Jerez food and Sherry pairing competition sponsored by The Sherry Council of America. The task was to pair a Fino, an Amontillado and an Oloroso Sherry with their signature dishes. Next month, the acclaimed duo will compete against teams from all over the world including the home favorite, Spain. They will present their three-course entry to a panel of expert international judges who will evaluate the food, the pairing and overall presentation. Show 852b

Laurent Chevalier, Directeur, Vins Henry Fessy Crus Beaujolais, talks about the exceptional 2009 vintage. Since 1888 the Fessy family has been based in the heart of the Brouilly appellation. Over the years they have purchased choice parcels of vineyards in most of the ten Crus and the Beaujolais-Villages appellations to create the enviable domain today of nearly 70 hectares of prime vineyards: Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Côte de Brouilly, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Régnié, Saint Amour. Show 851a

Chris Travers, second generation whose family is the sixth landowner, Mayacamas Vineyards, Napa, California. According to Travers, “growing grapes on Mayacamas Vineyards is an act of communication.” He sees his job as that of "permitting the land to speak." Dry-farming and vineyard terracing from 1,800 to 2,400 feet above sea level on Mount Veeder provides the grapes with intense flavors whereby "Ripeness is all…" Show 851b

Georgia Pellegrini, Chef, Blogger, Author, Food Heroes: 16 Culinary Artisans Preserving Tradition, introduces us to timely stories of artisan food devotees around the U.S. and beyond. Filled with colorful anecdotes, photographs and more than 32 treasured recipes, Pellegrini offers a human glimpse into the artisanal food movement while transporting us vicariously with descriptive mouth-watering experiences for armchair travelers and food lovers who might wonder what if it would be like to drop everything and pursue their passion. She writes for people who really eat. Show 850a

Becky Sue Epstein reports from Planète Bordeaux on Bordeaux Supérieur wines which have undergone lots of changes in the classification in the past few years—people following their undeniable passion. Show 850b

Sandro Boscaini, President, Masi Agricola, President, Famiglie del' Amarone d'Arte—Allegrini, Begali, Brigaldara, Masi, Musella, Nicolis, Speri, Tedeschi, Tenuta Sant' Antonio, Tommasi, Venturini, and Zenato— producing artistic treasures of the Veneto who have banded together to form an association of exclusively family-owned companies to champion minimum quality standards and prices for all Amarone della Valpolicella Classico. The 'quality ladder' within the Veneto is Valpolicella, Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto with Amarone regarded as the "point of reference for the best wine produced in the region" according to Boscaini. Show 849a

Cyril Derreumaux, General Manager, Vivelys USA, specializing in the design, development and application of leading-edge winemaking technologies that answer challenges faced by today’s modern production facilities in major wine regions around the world. Derreaumaux talks to us about MOX (micro- and macro-oxygenation systems) and French Oak Chips… modern tools for making balanced wines. Show 849b

Phil Wente, 4th generation Livermore Valley Winegrower ‘Farming for Flavors’ Wente Family Estate, joins us to talk about his recent experience at the Pine Ridge Food & Wine Festival Wente Riesling beauty contest paired up against four different styles of Southern barbeque; the Greg Norman designed 18-hole golf course at Wente Vineyards; and the family’s strong commitment to sustainable agriculture—Farming for the Future—now in the hands of Wente's 5th generation. Show 848c

Ursula Hermacinski, Gavalgal, Inc., reknown celebrity Auctioneer, Author, The Wine Lovers Guide to Auctions: The Art & Science of Buying and Selling Wines. Formerly of Screaming Eagle Winery and Vineyards, Hermacinski now leads up the distinctly authentic vision of quality at Casey Flat Ranch bordering Napa and Yolo counties. She premiers the release of Casey Flat Ranch organic wines on iWineRadio. Show 848b

Robert V. Camuto, Wine and Epicurean Writer, Author, Palmento: A Sicilian Wine Odyssey. Inspired by a deep passion for wine, a Sicilian heritage, and a desire for a land somewhat wilder than his home in southern France, Camuto set out to explore Sicily's emerging wine scene dominated by "what may be Sicily's first entrepreneurial class." Camuto's physical and spiritual communion with Sicily is rich in historical, political, wine, food, and geographical metaphor and observation. Show 848a

Kelli Mettler, 6^th generation Mettler Vineyards, Chairwoman of the first Lodi Wine Camp and the ninth annual Taste of Lodi. One of the more unique events includes a Wine Ice Cream Contest. Show 847a

Becky Sue Epstein, traveling with a group of American sommeliers and chefs discovering authentic Sherry wines from Jerez—a town in Spain’s southern-most province of Andalucía. Show 847b

Joel Bellagio, KRCB PBS/NPR Auction Manager, Channel 22 Northern California, presents its annual televised Wine & Epicurean Auction: October 8 – 10 and October 15 – 17, 2010. Show 847c

Justin Furr, NC Wine and Grape Council. September is Wine and Grape Appreciation Month in North Carolina, seventh in wine production nationally, with nearly 100 wineries. According to a national US Travel Association study, North Carolina ranks in the top five state destinations for wine and culinary tourism in the United States. Check out the many fall wine festivals from the Outer Banks to the Piedmont. Show 847d

Pierre de Benoist, nephew of Aubert De Villaine, proprietor of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine De Villaine, Bouzeron, Premier Cru Appellation is devoted to Aligoté, Burgundy's native grape, pure and authentic organic wines. The long-standing tradition is to plant Aligoté on the flatlands but at Domaine de Villaine the native grapes is planted on slopes with the utmost attention to detail and future expression of terroir. Show 846a

Dixon Brooke, Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant of Berkley, California, is based out of Beaune, France, representing French and Italian portfolio in situ. Alabama born Brooke studied history in college but a trip to Italy sparked his awareness of and interest in wine and the undeniable connection to history, culture and just how delicious life really is. He shares his thoughts on French and Italian rosé wines. Show 846b

Ryan Opaz, Co-Founder, Catavino Marketing, consulting European wineries on how to market their brands on the Internet using social media and web 2.0 technology and European Wine Bloggers Conference where bloggers, journalists, wine industry professionals and social media innovators will gather on October 22-24 in Vienna, Austria, to discuss the convergence between the culture of wine and the web. Show 845a

Brad Hoover, Founder and Vice President, True Blue Imports, Scottsdale, Arizona and importer and partner , Tequila Corrido single-estate grown 100 percent blue agave harvested from the rich volcanic soil at 4,500 - 5,000 feet elevation, produced at the Corrido "Prasa" distillery in Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico. Hoover makes a case for how Corrido Tequilamaking approaches wine with flavors influenced by terroir, aged-to-taste. Check out the Tequila Aroma Wheel proprietary tool for studying Tequila from the nose up. Show 845b

Nancy and Kristy Charles, Mother—Daughter, Co-founders, Foursight Wines, Boonville, Mendocino County, a small, family owned and operated winery in Anderson Valley, based on land the Charles family has farmed for almost 60 years. Wood used in the Charles Lumber Company site in the 1950s and 1960s was recycled into the symbol of the family's new beginning in the wine business. Current estate-grown wines include Pinot Noir, Semillon and unoaked Sauvignon, rounded out by a limited dry Anderson Valley-grown dry Gewurztraminer. Show 844b

Sandy Block, Master of Wine, V.P. of Beverage Operations, Legal Sea Foods, Author, Wine Origins Wine Location Specialist Certificate Program, a collaboration between the Comite Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) and the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto (IVDP), with financial support from the European Union, and its member states of France, and Portugal. The Wine Location Specialist Program covering Champagne and Porto, is open to sommeliers, beverage directors and retail beverage directors in the United States. As a Wine Location Specialist you are accredited by the CIVC and the IVDP and certified to lead wine education seminars, tastings and dinners specific to the Champagne and Port regions. Show 844c

Bonnie Graves, Event Sommelier, The Taste of Beverly Hills, presented by Food & Wine Magazine, 9.02.10 - 9.05.10, at the intersections of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, celebrating Los Angeles talents and innovators within the culinary, wine, art, music, and design worlds, where guests will enjoy food, beer, wine, cocktail tastings, and chef demos. Show 843a

Lydia Mondavi, Founder, 29 Cosmetics, joins us as a concerned woman of the world.  'Justice Never Goes Out of Style' when it comes to sex trafficking and protecting battered  women. On Friday, September 24th, 2010, 29 Cosmetics and Folio Winemakers'  Studio invite you to the third annual Crush for Beauty event  from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at the Folio Winemakers' Studio, 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa, CA. The event will support the Drop Dead Gorgeous Charity and Napa Women's Shelter. There are several ways to get  involved via this event by purchasing product on September 9th, by donation via 29  Cosmetics and at the 29 Spa at The Mansion on Peachtree, A Rosewood Hotel, Atlanta. Learn more via email to info@29cosmetics.com. Show 843c

Donnie Watts, Owner/Operator with Tony Rynders, Consulting Winemaker, for Swiftwater Cellars, Suncadia Resort, in historic Cle Elum-Roslyn 80 miles east of Seattle in the Cascade Mountains. Swiftwater Cellars is the culmination of the Watts family's 30-year dedication to top quality agriculture and desire to offer visitors a rich winery experience. Show 843d

Tim Boydell, Senior Vice President, Angove Family Winemakers, South Australia since 1886, joins us while on tour in the U.S. tasting sommeliers and retailers on the new Nine Vine Wines (dry, unfiltered, unfined Vegan / Kosher-friendly) Rosé, Viognier, and Shiraz-Viognier. Through floods, fires, industry corporatization and consolidation, vine pulls and compulsory acquisition of their vineyards Angove Family Winemakers have survived and remain proudly independent and family owned and operated. Show 842a

Dave Eckert, Host and Producer, Culinary Travels, taking viewers right to the heart of what’s delicious and indigenous on five continents with over 156 half-hour episodes, now in it’s tenth season. Broadcast distribution includes: Wealth TV, high definition cable in markets across the country and on DirecTV on Resort and Residence Television, channel 354. Purchase or rent an episode here. Show 842b

Chris Kern, Culinary Entrepreneur, Founder and Host, Sunday Night Chef Fights, a series of live, head-to-head cooking competitions in San Diego and Orange County. Kern is the founder of ForgottenGrapes.com. Show 842c

Jeffrey Best, Best Events LA, Founder and Director, The Taste of Beverly Hills, Labor Day Weekend 2010, adjacent to the prestigious Beverly Hilton Hotel. In celebration of all things epicurean, this Los Angeles wine and food festival will showcase top chefs and restaurateurs from throughout the area and will recognize the diversity of neighborhoods that have shaped and inspired the Los Angeles culinary scene. Show 843b

Amanda Keston, Director of Client Services and Auctioneer, Spectrum Wine Auctions, a subsidiary of Spectrum Group International, Inc. (SPGZ:PK), a consolidated global collectibles network and Fortune 500 Company. The next fine and rare wine live auction, held simultaneously in California September 25 and on September 26 in Hong Kong, features real time online bidding. Online bids are placed on the floor as if you were actually attending the auction in person. Prior to each auction, customers can also visit the Spectrum Wine website to view 360-degree images of each lot on offer. Show 841a

Alan Minskoff, Author and Paul Hosefros, Photographer, with Idaho Wine Country, a 15 month collaboration spent interviewing and photographing more than 50 winemakers and grape growers and documenting all stages of grape and wine production. Idaho Wine Country is the first full-length exploration of the state’s emerging wine industry, chronicles Idaho's unique terrain, people and wine-growing culture up close. Show 841b

Cameron Stark, Winemaker and General Manager and John Hawkins, Partner, Vineyard Owner-Grower, Unionville Vineyards, Amwell Valley, Ringoes, New Jersey. The 2008 Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Pheasant Hill, Unionville vineyards was recently awarded a Gold Medal “Best In Class” for the total Dry White Wine Class from The International Wine and Spirit Competition, London. Show 840a

Paul Wagner, Wine Instructor, Culinary Institute of Napa College, International Wine Educator, joins us from the Society of Wine Educators Conference to share delicious and romantic wine stories posted on BackPackTheSierra, documenting his many years camping, hiking, and backpacking in the Sierra Nevada of California with his wife of 30-plus years. Nothing like wine chilled in the snow or a stream at 8,000 feet. Show 840b

Howard Leight, Malibu Wine Guy, creator of Red Leight Rosé: "A new exotic rosé inspired by the energy of the night district," CEO of Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards. Red Leight Rosé is a dry blend of 55 percent Syrah, 35 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, five percent Cabernet Franc and five percent Merlot all grown in Malibu appellation. Show 840c

Kris O'Connor, Executive Director, Central Coast Vineyard Team, a non-profit organization formed in 1994 by a progressive group of farmers with a mission to educate and guide growers towards environmentally and economically sustainable farming practices and Sustainability in Practice™ (SIP) Vineyard Certification Program with 116,000 cases of SIP™Certified wines representing an assortment of brands and varieties. Show 839a

Sonia Smith, Director, Champagne Bureau, Washington, DC, the U.S. representative of the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne trade association that represents all of the grape growers and houses of Champagne, France. The Bureau works to educate American consumers about the uniqueness of the wines of Champagne and expand their understanding of the need to protect the Champagne name in the United States. Show 839b

Congressman David Wu, First Congressional District, Oregon, stating his opposition to House Resolution 5034, the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010, that would unfairly prevent small family owned and operated wineries from shipping their wines across state lines to clients across the country. The Congressman’s district includes the significant Pinot Noir producing area of Yamhill County. Show 839CongressmanWu

Ken McAdams, Author, and Marian "Bing" Bingham, Illustrator, Bon Courage: Rediscovering the Art of Living in the Heart of France. Show 838a

A.K. Crump, Founder,TasteTV Networks and Chair of The Tasty Awards: honoring the best in food and fashion programming--television, film, online. Nominate iWineRadio for a Tasty Award! TasteTV is an multi-platform vehicle that delivers to food, wine, fashion, travel, and lifestyle lovers exciting and delicious programming from around the U.S., Canada and the World. TasteTV can be viewed online; on video on demand; each week on over 100 television stations nationwide; on Hulu; on mobile phones; and via video podcasts. TasteTV owned sites include: TasteTV.com, ChocolateTelevision.com, DinnerParty.tv, Foodblogs.tv, and Tasteable.com. Show 838b

Kady Fleckenstein, Executive Director, The Chardonnay Symposium, the first of it's kind, exploration of Chardonnay from different regions, different stylistic expressions, different growing and production influences, on Saturday, July 31st, and the Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association. Show 838c

Becky Sue Epstein reports from The Finger Lakes region of New York. This is her first visit. She speaks to us from Seneca Lake on tour with a a group of wine writers from the U.K who have never experienced a North American Vitis Labrusca wine let alone a French American hybrid widely planted in the region. Show 838d

Andy Perdue, Founder, Wine Press Northwest, since 1998, Editor-in-Chief, quarterly full-color subscription magazine for those with an interest in wine, from the novice to the veteran that focuses on Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and western Montana's talented winemakers and the wineries, vintners and restaurants. Perdue contributed the winery profiles in Swirl, Sip & Savor: Northwest Wine and Small Plate Pairings. Show 837b

Virginia Willis, French-trained chef, television producer, food stylist, cooking teacher  and food writer, formerly Martha Stewart Living’s kitchen manager (she continues to appear as a regular guest). Author Virginia Willis penned the beautifully written and photographed Bon Appétit, Y’All: Recipes and Stores from Three Generations of Southern Cooking. Join her on Facebook. Show 837c

Evan Fay Earle, Collections Assistant, Eastern Wine and Grape Archive, Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Curator-Song of the Vine: A History of Wine, Cornell University Library, Itaca, New York. "Cornell University is currently the only institution with an ongoing defined program to document the history of the production and consumption of wine in the United States." Historical Records include: "letters, account books, diaries, scrapbooks, pamphlets, posters, memorabilia, field notes, scientific reports, winery publications and marketing materials and may include drawings, photographs, videotapes, and oral histories, or any other documents that help tell the story of grape growing and winemaking in the United States." Show 836a

Wes Marshall, Wine Columnist, Austin Chronicle, Author, What's a Wine Lover To Do?… helping time-starved readers find quick answers. Marshall writes for Wine & Spirits, Wine Enthusiast, Appellation America, Imbibe, and Wines & Vines. In addition, he authored The Wine Roads of Texas and served as executive producer for the three-part PBS documentary based on the book. Show 836b

Jeremy Benson, Executive Director, FreeTheGrapes on House Resolution 5034, the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010, "an unprecedented special interest power grab that is a direct threat to legal, regulated winery-to-consumer shipping now working successfully in 37 states." Listeners are urged to write to state Congressmen and women, Senators, and members of the House Judiciary Committee, stating their opposition to HR 5034. Show 835a

Wendell Lee, Legal Counsel, Wine Institute: The Voice for California Wine and one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry on House Resolution 5034, the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010. Show 835b

Dave McIntyre, Wine Columnist, Washington Post, talks about Direct-To-Consumer sales from wineries and how HR 5034 would leave consumers with access to only those wines wholesalers think the market needs. Show 835c

Becky Sue Epstein, International Wine and Food Writer, reports to us from Madrid, Spain, on the 20th Anniversary of the Designationn of Origin Vinos de Madrid this summer. Show 835d

Patrick Evanson, family representative, and Thomas Houseman, Winemaker, Anne Amie Vineyards, Carlton, Oregon, on the blissfully delicious 2009 Pinot Gris and 2009 Cuvée A Müller Thurgau award-winning wines at the 2010 Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition. Pinot reigns supreme at Anne Amie Vineyards with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc forming the heart of production. Old-Vine Estate Riesling and Müller Thurgau, planted in 1979 round out the vineyard selection located in the rolling hills of the Yamhill-Carlton District and on the steep hillsides of the Chehalem Mountains, both nestled in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Show 837a

Alois Lageder, represents the fifth generation of family ownership since 1823, Alto Adige—SüdTirol, Italy's northernmost wine growing region. Alois Lageder represents the highest standard of quality in viticulture and winemaking, for a sustainable, holistic corporate philosophy, and for a wide spectrum of cultural and artistic activities. Wines are divided into two groups: Tenutæ Lageder and Alois Lageder. Delicious food-friendly cool climate aromatic reds and dry rosé from Lagrein; fresh and subtly fruity Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, and Müller Thurgau; or the fantastic Beta Delta cuvée wines with their pronounced minerality from the biodynamically farmed vineyards in the Dolomites. Show 834a

Laura DePasquale, Master Sommelier, Vice President of Fine Wine, Palm Bay International, joins us to talk about seven different rosés for the summer. Of particular note is Marquis de la Tour Rosé from Ackerman Remy Pannier, a producer of premium quality Loire Valley wines since 1811 and now the Loire's single largest producer. The Marquis de la Tour bubbly retails for under $11. And if you enjoy White Zin, pour Remy Pannier Rosé d'Anjou from the Loire Valley instead for $11. Cape Bleue Rosé, from French winemaker Jean-Luc Colombo, is a harmonious blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Counoise for $12, created in the Côte Bleue vineyards of Provence. Along the South of France coastline in Provence is Mas de la Dame winery, producer of Rosé du Mas from organically grown grapes for $15. Planeta Rosé, from one of Sicily’s most important and influential wineries, is made from 100% Syrah for $16. Another Italian favorite is Belguardo Rosé, a Sangiovese / Syrah blend for $16. If pizza is your favorite fare, then you can’t go wrong with Portillo Rosé Malbec from the Mendoza region of Argentina, for $10. Show 834b

Steve Swenson is Director, The Telluride Wine Festival, now in it's 29th-year... where the mountains meet the sky, where the rough meets refined, and, on the last weekend in June, the hottest chefs, wineries, and sommeliers gather to celebrate the wonderful world of wine and food. Cat Cora leads the professional chef cooking demo line-up for 2010, benefiting the Telluride Culinary Academy, June 24 to 27th, 2010. Show 833a

Amy Schilling, Jewelry Artist, SCHILLING Studio Gallery, Telluride, Colorado, partner in the “Where in the World Does Your Wine come from?”Nationwide Poster Challenge and Art Exhibition, Telluride Wine Festival 2010. Schilling is philosophically committed to procuring metals, recycled glass, and precious stones for her petroglyph inspired jewelry as honest representations of their place-of-origin, minus human suffering, political and economic injustice. Show 833b

Sonia Ruesler Smith, Director, Center for Wine Origins, Washington, D.C., helping Americans remember that location matters when it comes to wine, partner in the “Where in the World Does Your Wine come from?”Nationwide Poster Challenge and Art Exhibition, Telluride Wine Festival 2010. Show 833c

Cheryl Murphy Durzy, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Clos LaChance Winery, San Martin, California, is outraged by the danger posed by House Resolution 5034 on behalf of the beer and wine wholesalers of America, thus threatening consumers access to artisan alcohol products, shipped across state lines. Clos LaChance Winery is a small, family winery that would loose valuable direct-to-consumer sales if H.R. 5034 were to pass. Show 833d

David Pickerell, Chemist, Master Distiller, WhistlePig Straight (100 percent, 100-proof, 10-year old) Rye Whiskey; former Master Distiller for Maker’s Mark Bourbon; Master Distiller and restoration consultant for George Washington's Distillery at historic Mount Vernon. Pickerell describes his research on the 10-second barrel-charring window which results in distinct berry aromas in a whiskey, similar to what a winemaker chooses for barrel toast aroma layering for aging red wines. WhistlePig Farm Distillery, Shoreham, Vermont is owned by Raj Peter Bhakta. Show 832a

Becky Sue Epstein, Wine and Travel Columnist, PalatePress, reports on her observations attending the biannual Vinoble 2010 7^th International Dessert Wine Conference in Jerez, Spain. Show 832b

Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti, Managing Director, fifth generation wine producer, Badia a Coltibuono. For over one hundred and fifty years the farm has been run by the Stucchi Prinetti family which cultivates organic grapes in the 70 hectares of vineyard located in the heart of Chianti to produce Chianti Classico, the super Tuscan Sangioveto and Vin Santo del Chianti, estate-grown, hand-picked, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Wine and Balsamic Vinegar. Badia a Coltibuono is the first wine resort in Chianti including several different overnight accommodation options, an on-site restaurant and estate cooking classes. Emanuela manages Coltibuono assisted by her three brothers. Show 831a

Becky Sue Epstein, Author, Substituting Ingredients: The A to Z Kitchen Reference. Epstein is respectful of tradition and environmentally sensitive remedies for the kitchen and home. "With this paperback on the shelf there's no need for mad, mid-recipe dashes to the grocery store." Bon Appétit Show 831b

Tracey Ryder, Co-founder, Edible Communities Publications, joins us from Santa Fe to talk about the growing local food movement in North America and the release of Edible—A Celebration of Local Foods. Show 830a

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, Master of Wine, has just released a 24 lecture DVD set titled The Everyday Guide to Wine for consumers and trade training. Show 830b

Donny Sebastiani, President & CEO, Don Sebastiani & Sons, represents the fourth generation at the helm of a sustainable family wine business in northern California. He joins us to talk about millennial wine drinkers and the new NextGen Wine Competition for which he is honorary co-chair along with brother August. Judging by millennials for millennials. Show 830c

Sarah Washington, resident of the little village of Urzig, in the Middle Mosel, Germany, non-politician, protesting, educating, and organizing locals, German and international media, politicians, tourists, alike to campaign against the planned road, named the B50 neu, which is slated to emerge from a tunnel through the side of the famous Ürziger Würzgarten wine mountain, cross the Mosel river via a gigantic concrete bridge and continue directly along the top of the vineyards of Zeltingen-Rachtig, Wehlen, Graach and Bernkastel, with an additional slip road passing close by the village of Erden. Some of the foremost Riesling winemakers are appealing for help in a last-ditch attempt to alert German politicians to what they believe to be an extreme mistake and the destruction of a treasure of world cultural heritage. Invite fellow Riesling and German wine lovers to join in the fight. Show 829a

Cesare Vandini, Group Marketing Director, Gruppo Campari, joins us to talk about APEROL, introduced in Padua, Italy in 1919, setting trends long ahead of its time. That year, at the famed Padua Exhibition, brothers Luigi and Silvio Barbieri pioneered the revolutionary idea of a spirit with a lower alcohol content of just 11 percent. The brothers’ stylish and versatile creation, APEROL, inspired an aperitif which has become the signature drink of Italy… the Aperol Spritz. Today, thanks to its vibrant orange color and refreshing, palate-pleasing character, the Aperol Spritz is all the rage among sophisticated drinkers worldwide. Aperol Spritz—2 Parts Aperol, 3 Parts (Cinzano) Prosecco (or Cava or any sparkling wine but Prosecco is keeping the cocktail true to it’s Veneto origins), and a splash of soda water. Serve over ice, garnished with an orange slice. Find more recipes and where to purchase here. Show 829b

Elisa Thurman, Director and Producer, NextGen Wine Competition for Millennial Wine Drinkers, the first international competition judged entirely by wine industry leaders age 21-35 to be held June 14-15 in Santa Rosa, California. The event is the first to be judged exclusively by industry leaders age 21-35 and is the premiere public platform for sharing the wine preferences of Millennials. All of the judges will be young people in the wine industry, ages 21-35. The NextGen Wine Competition offers wine producers several opportunities to garner awards. In addition to the Open Competition, there is also a “Millennial Winemakers’ Challenge,” a competition just for winemakers age 21-35 judged simultaneously at the Open Competition. Show 829c

Sam Doe, unlikely fashionista. His background is technology. He's lived around the world and of course moved a lot in childhood as a military child. Fast forward... boy meets girl in San Francisco. Boy settles down. She's a fashion designer turned BeyondTheAlley. He is an evolving event planner who embraces art in many expressions, Vino Moda"where wine meets fashion," and now is dedicated to promoting local SF wines at a monthly event called Vintners Market, with a "try and buy" approach running the first Saturday of every month at Fort Mason. Show 829d

Eric Mohseni, Winemaker, Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley American Viticulture Appellation. An artisanal producer of Rhône focused varietals that are 100 percent estate grown and bottled using sustainable management techniques. The winery is environmentally focused and home to the oldest Syrah vines—cuttings brought over from Chapoutier in the Hermitage region of the Northern Rhône—still in existence in California. The vineyard was once covered in pre-historic ocean dunes lay 1,500 feet above sea level. Show 828a

Shayne Kline, General Manager, Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards, Templeton, California, talks about the winery’s generous donation of an entire barrel of wine, plus the guided experience of blending the barrel contents at the winery, to be auctioned off at the first auction of the 28th annual Paso Robles Wine Festival. This could be a one-of-a-kind corporate upper-management or family retreat. Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards is best known for their Central Coast Pinot Noir over the past 15 years but established their reputation on Bordeaux varietals since 1981. Show 828b

Christopher Tarranto, Communications Director, Paso Wine Country Alliance, is back with exciting news about two entirely new events at the 28th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival featuring over 400 wines from the premium wine producers of Paso Robles Wine Country—Chic, Sophisticated, Casual—Deliciously Authentic. Show 828c

Gerry Dawes, award-winning writer-photographer, who has been traveling or living in Spain for forty years. He has thousands of high quality digital photographs and a library of thousands of transparencies going back more than two decades on a multitude of Spanish subjects. He has published thousands of photographs in such publications as Food Arts, The Wine Spectator, The Wine News, The Wine Enthusiast, Santé, Decanter, Saveur and The New York Times. He has had cover and full-page shots for The Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Wine News and has photographs in several books. Show 827a

Jeff Siegel, co-founder, DrinkLocalWine.com, where amateur and professional wine bloggers and writers across North America chronicle their local wine scene. Siegel is the proprietor of The Wine Curmudgeon blog, as well as the wine columnist for Advocate Magazines in Dallas and the Star-Telegram newspaper in Fort Worth. Show 827b

Garen Staglin, co-founder, Staglin Family Vineyard, Rutherford, California, on his participation in the upcoming Smoky Mountain Table four-day wine, food, and garden workshop at Blackberry Farm, July 18 - 21, 2010. The family purchased their 64-acre ranch December, 1985, and have dedicated their organic efforts from the ground up to "great wine for great causes," first and foremost, the International Mental Health Research Organization. Show 827c

Jill Silverman Hough, Food Writer and Recipe Developer, Author, 100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy with Wines You Love written for everyday wine lovers organized by eleven varietals and one category of table wine. Begin with "a really brief discussion of food and wine pairing;" her logical, gently presented "general pairing tips;" and "fine-tuning tips." Hough is a regular instructor at Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School. Show 826a

Michael Gibson, Author, The Sommelier Prep Course: An Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World, for aspiring sommeliers, bartenders, and wine lovers. Gibson is a Certified Sommelier with the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers, is the lead instructor for wine and spirits at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale and is a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators. Show 826b

Stephen Bolger, President, Crushpad France, joins us with an update on the first Crushpad Bordeaux "Mashup" at Chateau Teyssier in Saint Emilion. Show 826c

Pamela Sheldon Johns, American Cookbook Author, shares the pleasures of food and wine... at the table, in the kitchen, in an artisan's workshop, or simply strolling through the farmers' market with world-class Food Artisans workshops in Tuscany, Campania, Piemonte, Emilia-Romagna, Sicily and Cinque Terre. Along with her husband, she owns and operates Poggio Etrusco, an organic farm near Montepulciano, that includes an active oliveto, bed and breakfast, and private apartment rentals. Show 825a

Jon Rowley, Jon Rowley & Associates, Seattle, Founder, The Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition 2010 sponsored by Taylor Shellfish Farms, fifth generation family shellfish growing company. The mission each year is to find the ten best West Coast wines to go with oysters, which are typically dry, crisp, clean-finishing white wines. Show 825b

Sandra Rapke, Founder and Co-Chair, and Jeff Smith, author, The Best Cellar, who oversees wine procurement, on The Eighth Annual Wine Aficionado Dinner benefiting the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program, May 13th at the new W Hotel, located near the world famous intersection of Hollywood and Vine. Show 825c

Rowan Gormley, Founder, Naked Wines, Norwich, England, explains how he and 17 "deranged" friends, started Naked Wines in December of 2008 with the idea to commission stunning, value-added wine for shareholders, now hovering at 20,000. Show 824a

Mike Zitzlaff, General Manager and Chief Winemaker, community-centric Crushpad, Inc., gives us an update on moving 2,000 barrels from San Francisco to 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa. Show 824b

Oscar Wientjes, Owner/Operator, The Green Glass Co., Western Wisconsin, produces show-stopping glassware from reclaimed wine and beer bottles transforming them into “guilt-free” tumblers, goblets, glassware and more. Wientjes is always seeking new winery, or beer-manufacturing partners, to create custom designed glassware end products for restaurants, wineries, museums, and more. A set of four Walnut Frosted Tumblers made from beer bottles runs $32; four Frosted Cobalt Tumblers is $44 a set; the Frosted Mardi Gras Tumbler set, made from reclaimed Crème de Menthe bottles, sells for $40; and the Clear Evergreen Goblet set of four is $65. Show 823a

Terry Brennan, Brennan Photography, Minneapolis-based Professional Photographer, who focuses on (sustainable natural) light and composition when creating the setting for his stunning food and beverage photographs for clients. Show 823b

Nick Goldschmidt, International Winemaking Consultant for several renowned premium brands, including Boulder Bank, Chelsea Goldschmidt, Pampano, GiaDomella, Errazuriz, Sena and others; Winemaker for Goldschmidt Vineyards & Forefathers with small productions of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, since 1998. Ascentia Wine Estates hired Nick Goldschmidt as consulting winemaker for Atlas Peak Mountain Cabernet Series. He is a mountain man, spending his career working with fruit from high elevation vineyards in Argentina, New Zealand and Spain. Show 823c

Becky Sue Epstein, reporting from Chateau Kirwan, attending Bordeaux’s Primeur week in April, and previously, tasting throughout Burgundy. Show 823d

Yuri Kato, beverage alcohol Consultant, Judge, Publisher of CocktailTimes.com, Author, Japanese Cocktails: Mixed Drinks with Saké, Shochu, Whisky, and More, on Japan's cocktail culture with a collection of more than 60 Japanese cocktail, Japanese traditions and tastes, vibrant photos, travel destinations, home cold recipes and seasonal Japanese festivals. The following Suntory spirits are featured in the cocktail recipies: Midori Melon Liqueur, Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky, Hibiki 12 Year Old Blended Whisky, Zen Green Tea Liqueur, and Kuromaru Shochu, Japan's traditional distilled spirit. Show 822a

Alva Johnson, Co-Founder/Event Organizer, the Independent Champagne and Sparkling Wine Invitational, New Orleans, the nation's first conference devoted exclusively to independently produced champagnes and sparkling wines. Show 822b

Candacy A. Taylor, award-winning Photographer, Writer, Cultural Critic, capturing the national media's attention with The Waitress Project. Show 822c

Cornelius Geary, co-Founder, San Francisco Vintners Market, the first event in the city where consumers ‘Try and Buy,’ at Fort Mason. Show 822d

Andreas Viestad, Food Writer and Television Chef, Washington Post Gastronomy Columnist, joins us from Oslo to talk about food and family. Kitchen of Light is based on his cultural and culinary heritage, which subsequently laid the foundation for his work on the fantastic television series New Scandinavian Cooking—Stories behind every ingredient and dish about the traditions, culture, and lifestyle of both the old and modern-day Norway all shot on location. Show 821a

Matthew Gavin Frank, Author, Barolo, an American's Piedmontese food and wine culinary memoir. In Barolo, Frank, a 15-year food and restaurant veteran and Visiting Assistant Professor of Writing at Grand Valley State University, offers a wealth of historical and culinary information, moments of flamboyance, and musings on foreign travel, all filtered through food and wine. Show 821b

Shauna Rosenblum, Winemaker, Rock Wall Wine Co., set in urban Alameda, California, stays close to family while pursuing her artistic expressions on a wine canvas. Show 820a

Pamela Topper, "Fusebox Ninja" for Crushpad, Inc. in charge of Fundraising & Corporate Gifting with Custom Wine. Show 820b

Becky Sue Epstein reports from a 17th century fish restaurant outside of Lisbon on G7 consortium of Portuguese wine producers representing seven of Portugal's winemaking regions primed to embark on a serious marketing campaign across the US. Show 820c

Chiara Giannotti, Marketing Director, 4^th generation, Fazi Battaglia Winery, Castelplanio, Italy, Marche region, celebrating the 60th anniversary as Verdicchio pioneer. The history of this company began in 1949 in Cupramontana, at the very heart of Verdicchio territory, recognized all over the world and known for the famous amphora-shaped bottle introduced on the market in the 1950s. Fazi Battaglia presently owns 300 hectares of vineyards located in Castelli di Jesi Classic Verdicchio zone. Show 819a

Mara Magnini, Santa Barbara Winery, Barbara, Marche region, Italy joins us from the winery to discuss autochthonous grape varieties Verdicchio and Montepulciano, locally known as Conero; the region and winery history. Show 819b

Michele Bernetti, CEO and Founder, Umani Ronchi Winery, Osimo, Marche region Italy discusses Verdicchio the indigenous vine (the name Verdicchio had already appeared in documents dated 1579) predominant in the Marche region, having developed on the hills that run from the Esino River Valley, a terrain that is gently bathed in the sea breezes coming off the Adriatic Sea and Monte Conero, a promontory which detached itself from the Apennine Mountains. In 1967 the Rosso Conero wine earned DOC status and in 2004, DOCG classification for Reserve wines. Show 819c

Kathy Benziger-Threlkeld and Chris Benziger, Benziger Family Winery, Glen Ellen, California, Demeter certified Biodynamic Farming -the ultra-organic approach to holistic viticulture, talk about the family's journey from New York to California, vineyard biodiversity, and a winegrowing philosophy that emphasizes naturally maintained, vital soils. Show 818a

Matthew Reidy, Founder, San Francisco Urban Winemaker, Connor Brennan Cellars, Pinot Noir specialist. Show 818b

Becky Sue Epstein, Senior Editor, Wine & Spirits for Intermezzo Magazine; Contributing Editor for trade/retail The Tasting Panel magazine, International Editor at PalatePress.com: The Online Wine Magazine. Show 818c

Andy Beckstoffer, Chairman and CEO, Beckstoffer Vineyards, St. Helena; 2010 inductee, The Culinary Institute of America Vintners Hall of Fame. As a leader in the wine and grape industry, his latest endeavor is to bring the technology, business acumen and agricultural sensitivity he honed for 30 years in the Napa Valley to Mendocino and Lake Counties. Show 817a

Gerald Asher, Author, 30-Year Gourmet Magazine Wine Essayist. His books include On Wine, Vineyard Tales, Wine Journal, and The Pleasures of Wine. Asher is a regular essayist for World of Fine Wine London-based magazine. He is a 2009 inductee to The Culinary Institute of America Vintners Hall of Fame. He divides his time between San Francisco and Paris. Show 817b

Michael Wangbickler, DWS, CWE, Executive Director, Academy of Wine Communications, founded in 1994, providing new leadership for wine coverage in the media. Show 817c

Michael Brill, President and CEO, Founder Crushpad, San Francisco, since 2004, providing untraditional urban winemaking embarking on a more comprehensive vini/viti experience one-hour north, to an existing winery, in the Oak Knoll district called Silverado Trail Wine Studio, March, 2010. Show 816a

Leslie Sbrocco, Wine Author, Wine TV-Personality as a regular appearance on the Today Show, and recipient of a Tasty Award for "Check Please" west-coast PBS series, on her new project "Adventures of a Thirsty Girl," recently launched at the Boston Wine Expo, and New York Wine Expo, where she is a guest speaker. Thirsty Girl, a social networking site where women can share in their passion for wine, food, travel, and friendship. Show 816b

Ray Johnson, Assistant Director, The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition returns to talk about the 2010 Public Tasting at Fort Mason Center's Festival Pavilion featuring a view of the Golden Gate Bridge while tasting award-winning wines from across the country. Show 816c

Eddie Osterland, America's First Master Sommelier, Professional Speaker on Power Entertaining, San Diego, California. His college studies focused on psychology which he uses to his professional advantage. He teaches and consults executive entertaining strategies to empower confidence in the boardroom through power-dining. Show 815a

Leopold Binko, Managing Director and Proprietor, Green Tree Distillery, Czech Republic; and Bedrich Kabriel translator, Sydney, on Green Fairy Original Czech Absinth, Djabel and Koruna Absinths--combining ancient tradition with classic modern recipes. The Green Tree distillery dates back to 1518. In spite of devastating wars, natural disasters, and revolutions, the production of spirits and liqueurs of exceptional quality has continued for nearly 500 years. Show 815b

Christopher Taranto, Communications Manager, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, on the 2010 national Grand Tasting Tour coming to San Diego, the first and only Southern California. Show 815c

Richard Leahy, Wine Writer & Consultant, East Coast Editor, Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine, Program Director, Wineries Unlimited conference theme 'Balancing Costs and Quality for Profit.' Show 814a

Jessica Bell, FWS, DWS, Founder, Midwest Wine School, French wine educator, adding the French Wine Scholar study and certification program to the wine education offerings in Chicago and Milwaukee, in association with French Wine Society. Show 814b

Dewey Markham, Jr., author, 1855: A History of the Bordeaux Classification, Bordeaux Lecturer, Educator, Tour-Guide, from Bordeaux, on two upcoming Bordeaux-focused Webinars: 1855: A History of the Bordeaux Classification and Bordeaux Futures: The Process, The Paradigm, free to all registered participants in the eight month French Wine Scholar e-learning program, additionally, available for $30 to FWS Members and $40 for non-members. iWineRadio listeners will receive a 10% discount to the French Wine Scholar Online Program by registering online with coupon code H1RR4G. Show 814c

Jamie Miller, Sales & Marketing, Hall Napa Valley, California's First Gold LEED Certified Winery, on the First Annual Hall Cabernet Cookoff . Show 813a

Nicholas Solga, Brand Manager, Xplorador Wines of Chile, invites listeners to Tweet, Facebook, YouTube, Blog, or Email to win a trip to experience the Xplorador 2010 Harvest. Show 813b

Sandra Beltran and Jerry Ward, co-founders and partners, Ikal1150, Mendoza, Argentinean, on Poetry in a Bottle contest. Show 813c

Duane Dappen, President and Winemaker, D-cubed Cellars, Napa, joins us as current President of Zinfandel Advocates and Producers to talk-up the upcoming 19th Annual Zinfandel Festival. Show 813d

Chuck Blethen, Executive Director, Southern Appalachian Viticulture Institute. Show 812a

Jeff Price, Gentleman, North Carolina Chapter of the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine, believes that North Carolina is missing a great opportunity to capitalize upon the potential fame of native muscadine grape/wine industry, and the Mother Vine on Roanoke Island, to promote tourism in North Carolina as well as the NC wine industry. Show 812b

Dave Eckert, Producer and Host, 'Culinary Travels with Dave Eckert,' on The Seventh Annual 'Taste of Hospitality' wine dinner, Kansas City. Show 812c

Austin Hope, President and Winemaker, Hope Family Wines, a family-run wine producer with over 30 years of grape growing experience in Paso Robles, joins us to talk about the launch of Wine DJ, the Liberty School iPhone application created to build a playlist of 'Music to Match Your Spirits' based on mood and setting and which Liberty School wine is being consumed. Show 811a

Ed Engoron, co-Founder, Choclatique, with a new line of Choclatique Napa Valley Wine Chocolates. Show 811b

Lisa Rigisich, co-Founder, Pinot Days, a Bay Area Wine Project, on the First Annual Pinot Days Southern California. Show 811c

Rex Stults, Napa Valley Vintners Industry Relations Director, discusses the recognition of Calistoga, an area within the Napa Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), having been approved by the Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) of the US Department of Treasury as the Calistoga AVA, effective January 7th, 2010. Show 810a

Pat Stotesbery, Past President, Napa Valley Vintners; Ladera Vineyards Vintner and co-Founder, Howell Mountain, on why is he a passionate advocate for Calistoga's right to become the latest egg in the larger Napa Valley nest of American Viticultural Areas? It boils down to integrity and history: the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights that protects geographic identity in wine labeling. Show 810a

Susan Boswell, Vintner and co-Founder, Chateau Boswell Winery, St. Helena, currently serves as Chair of the Napa Green program. Founded in 2002, Napa Green includes two distinct certifications: Napa Green Winery and Napa Green Land. In 2007, Chateau Boswell Winery became the first winery to be certified Napa Green in the Napa Valley and is in line to become a Napa Green Land certified property in 2010. Show 810b

Devon Segel, CEO, DiningInfo.com creator of GoBYO.com, the most comprehensive database of restaurants that allow you to bring your own wine (BYO), with a quick and easy way to find restaurants by name or within a selected distance from a particular address. Show 809a

Gwendolyn Osborn, Wine Director, Wine.com, the #1 online wine retailer in the U.S. ships to 90 percent of the country on the third annual top 100 representing the top one percent of wine sold nationally. Two new announcements from Wine.com include the holiday launch of Wine.com's first iPhone app available for free at iTunes App Store and a new food and wine pairing tool on the website aptly called Wine & Dine. Show 809b

Tiziana Frescobaldi, Marchesi de Frescobaldi, 700 year wine-making family dynasty of Tuscany. Show 809c

Michael A. Giarraputo, Founder and CEO, Think Tank Wine Company. Show 809d

Casey McClellan, fourth-generation farmer, founder, Seven Hills Winery, Walla Walla Valley, American Viticultural Appellation, Washington State. Show 808a

Scott DeSeelhorst, Owner, Grape Grower, Winemaker, Snake River Winery, Boise, Idaho. Show 808b

Gary Cunningham, Founder, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards Certified Organic Estate, Eagle, Idaho, Snake River Valley American Viticultural Appellation. Show 808c

Ferenc Mate, rejoins us with the release of "The Wisdom of Tuscany: Simplicity, Security and the Good Life--Making the Tuscan Lifestyle Your Own." Show 808d

Angeline Lassalle, 3rd generation Champagne J. Lassalle, since 1942, Montagne de Reims, 100% Premier Cru. Show 807a

Noah Dorrance, Communications Director, Crushpadwine, introduces Brixr Tasting Packs: An interactive new wine tasting pack with four 50ml bottles to discover, taste, and share. Show 807b

Dennis Cakebread, SVP, Sales and Marketing, Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford, explains how Dancing Bear Ranch, on Howell Mountain, Napa Valley. Sign up to receive the monthly Cakebread Cellars video recipe. Show 806a

Jan Shrem, Founder/Proprietor, Clos Pegase Winery, Calistoga, has been named the 2010 Global Winner in the Art and Culture category in the Great Wine Capitals International Competition for the 7th annual international "Best Of Wine Tourism" awards. Show 806b

Sparky Marquis, Adelaide, with Mollydooker. Along with his wife, Sarah, they are responsible for crafting four of only 24 Australian wines to receive 99 points from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate in the last 10 years. Show 806c

Sara Fowler, Winemaker, Peju Province Winery, Rutherford, California. Show 806d

Eric V. Orange, Founder/Developer, LocalWineEvents.com, since July 1^st, 2000, where consumers and trade can post wine, food, beer, and spirits events by city, about the recent laucn of the 6^th website revision, keeping up with online technology; Video Juice where users can post their own educational or entertaining wine, food, beer, or spirit video; and WineLabelWorld.com for wineries to post their labels and consumers to remember what they just enjoyed. Show 806e

Ethan Kelley, Spirit Sommelier-Beverage Manager, Brandy Library, Tribeca, New York, participated in the Second International Cognac Summit, hosted by the Bureau National Interprofesionnel du Cognac (BNIC) to create the Cognac Aroma Wheel that differs from other versions in that it categorizes aromas by seasons. Show 805a

Allen Katz, Director of Mixology & Spirits Education, Southern Wine & Sprits of New York, on the diverse flavors of Cognac make it an ideal match for many holiday foods. Show 805b

Lance Winters, former nuclear engineer, Vice President and Distiller, St George Spirits, Alameda, California. Products include hand-crafted Single Malt Whiskey, pot-distilled Hangar One American Vodka, and a complete line of traditional Eaux de Vie sourced from local fruit. Show 805c

Charles Fourny, Marketing and Sales and Emmanuel Fourny, Winemaker, Champagne Veuve Fourny, Vertus, Champagne since 1856, on the family's extensive Premier Cru Chardonnay holdings in the Cotes des Blancs. Show 804a

Lawrence Mawby, Founder and Winemaker, L. Mawby vineyards and winery, Suttons Bay, Michigan. L. Mawby sparkling wines are made using methode champenoise. M. Lawrence label sparkling wines are produced in the cuve close method. Mawby is the current President of the Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association. Show 804b

Penelope Gadd-Coster, Winemaker, Rack and Riddle, specializing in custom crush for sparkling wine production from grape to glass, and Coral Mustang, New World Tempranillo. Show 804c

Constantino 'Taki' Laliotitis, Chef, Stonestreet Estate, Healdsburg, California, shares tips on how flavors in food and wine react to each other to uncover the best flavor combinations. Show 803a

Jean Bourjade, Director, Inter Beaujolais, joins us from Beaujolais to talk about the exceptional weather that delivered an excellent, but short, crop of Gamay Noir a Jus Blanc to produce the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau. The Beaujolais region is divided up into ten Crus: Brouilly, Chenas, Chiroubles, Cote de Brouilly, Fleurie, Julienas, Morgon, Moulin-A-Vent, Regnie, and Saint-Amour. Beaujolais Blanc. Show 803b

Reva K. Singh, Founder, Publisher and Editor, Sommelier India: The Wine Magazine, India's first and only magazine devoted to wine, talks about the inaugural Sommelier India Wine Competition judged by the top Indian palates specifically serving India's wine consumers, and cuisine, chaired by Steven Spurrier. Sommelier India is a bimonthly, four-colour glossy magazine available to both domestic and international subscribers. Show 802a

Jan Nelson, dedicated representative of Napa Valley Vintners, Tokyo, Japan, talks about the new initiatives to promote the region to the ever-important Japanese export market targeting the evolving Japanese wine culture. NVV recently launched one of the first extensive and educational Japanese language website. Show 802b

Aurelio Montes, Founder, Chief Winemaker and President of the eco-friendly Montes Winery, explains climatic challenges in Chile, Argentina, and Napa, as well as a cross-continental comparison of Cabernet Sauvignon, illustrating the distinctive characteristics terroir contributes to wine. Show 801a

Aurelio Montes Del Campo, Head Winemaker, Montes Apalta Winery, Colchagua region, Chile. Show 801c

Dean Hewitson, Founder and Winemaker, Hewitson Wines and Mad Hatter old-vine, ungrafted Shiraz, Adelaide. Show 801b

Cornelius Geary, CEO and Founder, Wine 2.0. Show 801d

Zach Rasmuson, Goldeneye Vice President and Winemaker, Anderson Valley, returns to talk about the unveiling of Goldeneye's new state-of-the-art, sustainably constructed Gowan Creek Winery. Show 800a

Toby Hill, Founder and Winemaker, Phillips Hill Estate Limited Edition Mendocino appellation Pinot Noir. Show 800b

Renee Schettler, Food Writer, introduces us to a new tradition of LE FOODING, French perspective on Food and Feeling in the Fall issue of France Magazine and ThankYouGourmet. Show 800c

Thomas Pennachetti, Vice President Marketing & Sales, Managing Partner, Cave Spring Vineyards, Jordan, Ontario. Show 799a

Nik Weis, third generation Owner, General Manager, and Winemaker, Weingut St. Urbans-Hof family estate grown Rieslings, with St. Urbans-Hof QbA and vineyard-designated Prädikat wines from Ockfener Bockstein, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, and Leiwener Laurentiuslay vineyard sites. Show 799b

Mike Colameco, host of PBS's popular Colameco's Food Show and WOR-Radio's "Food Talk,"pens Mike Colameco's Food Lovers Guide to NYC that includes sections on the best Wine Bars and Wine Shops. Show 799c

Roberto Garces, Partner, Kindred Wines California. Show 799d

Chef Justin Beckett, Crave Arizona and Shannon Metcalf, Savor Scottsdale. Show 798a

Georgeanna Milam Chapman, Center for the Study of Southern Culture, University of Mississippi, Oxford on Craig Claiborne—the original Food Editor of the NY Times, which was the subject of her Master's thesis. Show 798b

Joshua Greene, Editor and Publisher, Wine & Spirits Magazine, on the sixth annual top "Wineries of the Year" from 50 winegrowing regions across the globe profiled in the Winter issue and the magazine's 20th Annual Restaurant Wine Poll. Show 798c

Gloria Collell, International Wine Manager and Enologist, The Freixenet Group, joins us from the Penedes with a diverse, delicious, and affordable range of wines to pour this upcoming fall and holiday season with family and friends. The Ferrer Family imported their first wine into the US in 1935. A few ultra-premium Spanish still wine ideas include the following selection from The Heredad Collection. The portfolio includes Henri Abele Champagne, Reims, France; Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, Sonoma; and Dona Dolores, Mexico. Show 797a

Bernard Guillas, Executive Chef, La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and landmark Marine Room restaurant in California. He joins us from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, along with Erik Peters, Punta Cana Club Med Corporate Chef, to promote the inaugural international Food & Wine Festival at Club Med in Punta Cana where he is launching the release of his new book, Flying Pans: Two Chefs, One World. Show 797b

John Tarabini, San Francisco Wine Association co-founder and Damian Rae winemaker, joins us to talk about the significant growth in membership and interest in urban winemaking that is gaining momentum in the US. Show 797c

Randy Lange, Lange Twins Wines, Lodi fourth generation sustainable wine-grapegrower  and farm management company, grows 21 different grape varieties on 7000 acres, on the inaugural Treasure Island—Lodi Wine on the Water Fest. Show 796a

Michael Browne, Winemaker, and Dan Kosta, Director of Sales and Marketing, Co-Founders, Kosta Browne Winery, Sebastopol, are passionately devoted to flavorful, intense Sonoma Coast and Russian River Pinot Noir. Show 796b

Nancy Dobbs, KRCB President and CEO, PBS serving the San Francisco Bay area, on the Wine & Epicurean Auction 2009. Show 796c

Kermit Lynch, internationally renowned wine importer, and Ricky Fataar, South African-born longtime drummer for Bonnie Raitt, with Lynch's second CD.... Man's Temptation, Dualtone Records, produced by Ricky Fataar. Show 795a

Tom Schleuning, Founder, Pasadena Wine Festival, in support of the Pasadena Symphony Association. Show 795b

Stuart Ake, Crushpad Wine Education, hosting blending sessions, writing, marketing and production, on the recent launch of Fusebox Create which allows users to blend, design and create as little as one case of wine. Show 795c

Karen Cline, Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, invites listeners to participate in the 2009 Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Harvest Festival featuring eight southeastern regional Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries nestled between Philadelphia and Amish country. Show 794a

Laura, a Spanish-speaking Latin American student attending college in North Carolina, who recently turned 21 in the United States, talks about young adult drinking patterns and atttudes. Show 794b

Buddy Harrell, Co-Founder, Winemaker, a significant grower of Muscadine-Scuppernong grapes in the southeast, Bennett Vineyard & Winery, Edward, North Carolina since 1989. Show 794c

Rebecca Alssid, Boston University's Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center, talks to us about the first collaboration between the prestigious Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto (IVDP), September 24, 2009. Show 793a

Paulo Osorio, Vice President, Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto, talks to us from Portugal about IVDP, the first organization in the world to guarantee the authenticity of Porto Wine. Show 793b

Rex Stults, Industry Relations Director, Napa Valley Vintners joins us for a frank discussion about a recent informal county-wide poll of restaurants' wine lists that found a troubling show of support by some of the restaurant community for Napa Valley wines. Show 793c

Mike Zitzlaff, General Manager and Chief Winemaker, Crushpad, on the recent move to team up with Rack & Riddle, known for their sparkling wine production capabilities. Make your own sparkling wine. Show 793d

Chandni Patel invites listeners to test their skills in the fourth annual Rias Baixas Albarino Recipe Pairing Contest. Show 793e

Linda Jones, Director, Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council wants us to know that Michigan state is among the top ten wine producers and wine-grape growers in the US with Agriculture being the number two source of economic development. Show 792a

John Calmeyer, Vice President of Marketing, Firestone Vineyard, Santa Ynez, California, talks to us about Firestone Discoveries Pathfinder. Show 792b

Wine and Dine grazing: The Wine Institute is celebrating its 75th anniversary commemorating the aftermath of Repeal with a brochure that is available to listeners. Did you know that drinking local/regional wines leaves a smaller carbon footprint? Or, that you can plan a vacation as a grunt-worker from World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms... and at your favorite winery? And best of all, wine industry jobs are available throughout the country, at all levels, from production and vineyard to education, PR, Accounting, Logistics, Retail, Wholesale, and on. Do what you do now but in the wine industry. Listen and learn. Show 792c

Jim DeBonis, CEO, Ascentia Wine Estates, representing Buena Vista Carneros, and Daniel J. Stromberg, Co-Founder & Partner, GESD Capital Partners: a San Francisco-based private equity food and beverage investor representing Boudin Bakery. Show 791a

Dana Cowin, Editor in Chief, FOOD & WINE magazine announces its first-ever Home Cook Superstar Search. Show 791b

Tim Allen, Co-Founder & Proprietor, Bartz-Allen Winery. Show 791c

Bettina Doulton, Owner/Operator, Cellardoor Winery & Vineyard, Linconville, Maine. Show 790a

Willi Klinger, Director, Austrian Wine Marketing Board, talks to us from Vienna about the just released a two-disc CD set, Rendezvous Wine & Musik: An Encounter Between Two Art Forms, featuring musical compositions to pair with Austrian wine varietals. Show 790b

Dianna Varozza, Varozza Vineyards, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California. Show 790c

Joseph Post, fifth generation cultivating and harvesting grapes for Post Familie Vineyards, Altus, Arkansas, American Viticultural Appellation nestled in the Ozark Mountains and the Arkansas River valley. Show 790d

Luigi Collavini, Eugenio Collavini Viticultori , Fruili. Italy. Show 789a

Anne Gingrass-Paik, Executive Chef, Brix Restaurant, Yountville, Napa Valley and long-time friend, Caterer/Chef Ray Tang have teamed up for "Brix Unpaved" an international street food series under the stars celebrating the best from India, Thailand, and Italy. Show 789b

Richard Hart, Founder, Ricardus Corculum. Show 789c

Wendy Ward, Director, Preservation Napa Valley, a nonprofit historic cultural resources preservation organization on The Barn Tour 2009. Show 788a

Valli Ferrell, Director of Public Relations, Spring Mountain Vineyard St. Helena, California. Show 788b

Terry Wheatley, creator, Purple Cowboy wines and co-founder, Tough Enough to Wear Pink?, the professional rodeo and western community's initiative to fight breast cancer along with Wrangler Western Wear. Show 788c

Tom Silberkleit, Publisher, Wine House Press, Sonoma, publishes The California Directory of Fine Wineries series, recently released the 4th edition focusing on destination wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino and the brand new Central Coast edition devoted to Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles. Show 788d

Dr. Mary Rocca, Vintner, Rocca Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, retired Dentist, and husband, Dr. Eric Grigsby, Anesthesiologist and Pain Care Specialist; VP of the Mayo Alumni Association, one of the top pain management doctors in the U.S., founded HealthRoots Foundation in 1997 to provide health education and patient care in under-served areas of the United States and abroad, most recently in The Republic of Malawi. Rocca Family Vineyards produces intensely flavored, organically-farmed, balanced Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, as well as Bad Boy Red, a blend of Bordeaux varietals from Rocca's estate vineyards. Show 787a

Paul Dolan, Co-founder, Mendocino Wine Company, is Partner of Paul Dolan Vineyards and Parducci Wine Cellars with The Green Winegrowing Handbook. Read for free or purchase a copy. Show 787b

The future of business is green. Listen to GREEN Voices heard on Wine and Dine iWineRadio since 1999.

Haydn Adams, wine critic, blogger, e-journalist and author, Wineries Beyond Napa Valley: Dry Creek and Alexander Valley. Show 787c

David Milligan, former President of Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Co, French wine importer, David Milligan Selections, Spokesperson for Sopexa, talks about current trends in Provence wine consumption in the U.S., especially dry rose, and the 12 terroir expressions and strong personalities of Gamay of Beaujolais wines. Show 786a

Fountain Odom, North Carolina Brotherhood Knights of the Vine Master Knight, and former North Carolina State Senator, on The Mother Vine Natural Whole Grape Supplement nutraceuticals made from Muscadine grapes.  Show 786b

Carmine Capo, Partner, Idea Mia, for The Wine Diaper. Show 786c

Sue and Ron Zampogna, Founders, Flickerwood Wine Cellars, Cane, Pennsylvania.  Show 785a

Renee Schettler, devotes her Editorial and Writing talent to food, wine, spirits and beer. In the Summer 2009 issue of France Magazine, Schettler writes about artisanal French Biere de Garde, delivering complex diversity to new beer audience in US. According to Schettler, France's new artisanal beers exude terroir of ingredients and sensibilities of craftsmanship. Show 785b

Mark Moretti, Winemaker, Mark Moretti Winery,California.  Show 785c

David V. Peterson, Ph.D., Viticulture, General Manager, Swedish Hill, Goose Watch and Penguin Bay Wineries, Finger Lakes, New York. Show 784a

Mary Ann Coskery, Executive Director, The American Wine Society, founded in 1967 as a non-profit, educational, consumer-oriented organization for those interested in learning more about all aspects of wine. Show 784b

Tom Davies, President, V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena, California. Show 783a

Moya Shatz, Executive Director, Idaho Grape Growers & Wine Producers Commission, Caldwell, Idaho. Show 783b

Stephen Bolger, President, Crushpad Bordeaux, offers Right and Left Bank virtual winemaking opportunities at a state-of-the-art winery where you are the winemaker. Show 783c

Michael Brill, Crushpad Founder, on Fusebox Fund-Raiser affiliate program for non-profits. Show 783d

Jacqueline Friedrich, author, Wine and Food Guide to the Loire and The Wines of France: the Essential Guide for Savvy Shoppers, talks to us from her home near Chinon. Show 782a

Melanie Krause, Winemaker, co-founded Cinder Wines and The Urban Winemakers Cooperative, Boise, Idaho, with husband Joe Schnerr. Show 782b

Lynne Carmichael, Founding Partner, Attorney with San Francisco based Hinman & Carmichael is exclusively devoted to providing legal services for the alcoholic beverage and hospitality industries.  Show 781a

Rachel Dumas Rey, Founder and President, Compli, Inc., industry leader in managing licensing for new businesses, providing day-to-day compliance services including license renewals, brand registrations, shipment reporting, sales and excise tax payments. Show 781a

Erica Crawford, Co-founder and Principal, Kim Crawford Wines, Blenheim, New Zealand.  Show 781b

David Rossi, co-founder and lead Winemaker, Fulcrum Wines. Show 781c

Marlene Rossman, SWE Wine Educator, writes about wine and food for Chef magazine, provides wine seminars and events through Manhattan Wine Seminars, and recently began teaching 'A Sommelier's Secret Guide to the Wine List: Wine and Food Galore' for UC Irvine, Extension, Specialized Studies Program, online using Moodle distance learning platform.  Show 781d

Stephen Bachman, Founder and CEO, Vinfolio, with Vinfolio Marketplace, CellarTracker, and the free iPhone Application for Wine Prices. Show 779a

Joel M. Fisher, PhD, international law and American politics, Wine Educator with SWE, Founder, LA WineFest. Show 779b

Joann Farrel Quinn, co-founder, Due Cani Cellars, California. Show 779c

Jake Price, Founder, Equestrian Wine Tours, guided 2-hour tours through Dundee, Oregon Pinot Noir vineyards and landscapes atop one of his Tennessee Walking horses. Country Carriage Rides and Gourmet Picnic Lunches are also available. Show 779d

Miguel A. Torres, President, Bodegas Torres, committed Eco Grapegrowers and Winemakers, talks about the family's history in brandy and winegrape production, since 1870, in the Penedes region of Spain. The Torres family owns 4000 hectares of grapes in Spain divided between Catalunya, Conca de Barbera, Penedes, Priorat, Ribera del Duero and La Rioja; 400 hectares in Valle Central and Valle de Curico in Chile under Miguel Torres label; and 40 hectares in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast with Marimar Estate California. Miguel Torres, S.A. online provides a plethora of food-related information, including recipes, food and wine matching, and even a new Wine Appreciation online course. Show 778a

Gerald Hirigoyen, author, Pintxos: Small Plates in the Basque Tradition, chef-owner of San Francisco's Bocadillos and Piperade restaurants. Show 778b

Jeff Stai, Owner, Twisted Oak Winery, Calaveros County, California, is one of the original founders of TAPAS: Tempranillo Advocates Producers and Amigos Society. Learn more on the winery's blog. Show 778c

Lourdes Castro, food scientist, author, Simply Mexican. Show 778d

Joanne Weir, San Francisco-based author, cooking teacher, and chef, with Tequila: A Guide to Types, Flights, Cocktails, and Bites is a connoisseur's guide to understanding and enjoying top-shelf tequila, with 60 recipes for drinks and tequila-infused foods. Show 777a

Lisa M. Airey, Certified Wine Educator, Education Director for the French Wine Society of Washington D.C. explains the newly launched two-tiered French Wine Academy, through the creation of two professional study & certification programs: the French Wine Scholar and a Master-Level certification program by region. Show 777b

Ken Dunkley, Founder Winemaker, Seawind Wines, member, San Francisco Wine Association. Show 777c

Michael Ross, Founder, VirtualNapaValley, specializing in Napa Valley Travel and Tourism. Show 777d

Jean-Philippe Archambaud, Winemaker, Maison Simonnet-Febvre of Chablis, the most northerly sub-appellation of Burgundy, since 1840 based on sparkling wines made from Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, devoted to limestone grown Chablis, Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc and Cremants de Bourgogne. Show 776a

Evan Wallace, Physicist and former academe, President, Perlage Systems, Inc., Seattle, and the founder/designer of the Perlage Champagne Preservation System. Show 776b

Jon Roberts, Vintech International, Tucson, the exclusive North American importer of the Danish devise known as SpinWine... a hybrid wine aerator and decanter, gaining trade-use momentum.  Show 776c

Jordan Mackay, wine-and-spirits editor for 7x7 magazine in San Francisco and contributing writer to Wine & Spirits. He joined us to talk about his new book, Passion for Pinot: A Journey Through America's Pinot Noir Country. Show 776d

Dr. Charles Bamforth wing Sciences at the University of California, Davis and also Special Professor at the University of Nottingham, England. This is his third edition release of the internationally acclaimed Beer: Tap Into The Art and Science of Brewing featuring more information concerning the history of beer, especially in the United States; British, Japanese and Egyptian beer; beer in the context of health and nutrition; and the various styles of beer. In wine circles, terroir is attributed to the peculiarities of vineyard provenance, according to Dr. Bamforth, for beer the "genuine terroir" is attributed to water. Show 775a

Bob Blue, Winemaker for Bonterra Vineyards, McNab Ranch, Mendocino County…. ‘where our organic grapes make better wine” just released the 2008 dry Rose nationally.The second vintage continues as a blend led by Sangiovese, Zinfandel and Syrah, with touches of Rhone varietals such as Carignane, Grenache and Mouvedre adding to the crisp, bright taste, “aromas and flavors of strawberry, tart cherry, fragrant tea, luscious raspberries, some watermelon, a touch of spice and vanilla in a lingering, unexpectedly joyful finish.” Show 775b

Guy Riedel, Film Producer and Winemaker for Guy Riedel Wines, divides his time between NYC as Executive Producer of Morning Glory with Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams and his home-base of LA. He crafts his wines at Crushpad of San Francisco with the help of consulting winemaker Kian Tavakoli. Guy Riedel Wines are available through the San Francisco Wine Association. The timeline for producing a film, from start to finish, closely parallels that of producing fine red wines, as you will hear. Show 775c

Mark Miller, acclaimed Chef, Founder of Coyote Cafe, prodigious author, with his newest release, TACOS: 75 Authentic and Inspired Recipes, with wine, beer, and licuado recommendations for every single recipe!  He divides his time between Santa Fe, New Mexico and consulting in Asia. Show 775d

Peggy O'Kelly, Founder/President, St. Helena Olive Oil Company has been living in Florence, Italy since the end of December 2008 with her two teenage daughters.... immersing themselves in the Italian way of life in Pursuit of Real Food. Of course she is cooking up a storm, providing recipes on her active blog while in situ, studying olive oil and balsamic vinegar, communing with her suppliers, growers, and meeting new ones and generally absorbing everything she can to bring back to Napa and apply that knowledge to the estate olive grove management and production back home. Show 774a

Scott Kelley, Director of Winemaking, Estancia Estates, Soledad, CA, a former Brew Master finds creative satisfaction in the unpredictable climate of winemaking. Kelley is dedicated to Estancia's estate-based philosophy (the winery owns almost all of their vineyards). He's making cool-climate Pinots and Chardonnay in the Monterey appellation as well as sexy reds in Paso. Monterey born Kelley is passionate about supporting the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Cooking for Solutions annual sustainable seafood educational effort. Show 774b

Vicki Carroll, Director, Hospice du Rhone, on the 17th annual Hospice du Rhone 2009 event theme... "You're The Rhone That I Want," Paso Robles, California.  HdR is "the world's largest international celebration of Rhone variety wines.” Show 774c

Jean-Charles Boisset, President, Boisset Family Estates, named 2008 Wine Enthusiast Magazine "Innovator of the Year Award" grew up in the vineyards of Clos Vougeot and developed a life-long passion for wine. He has implemented sustainable, organic, and biodynamic farming practices at the family’s vineyards, while simultaneously introducing alternative packaging innovations that reduce a wine’s environmental impact and carbon footprint. Still or sparkling, the wines of Boisset La Famille des Grands Vins are based on the sensitive, rigorous and demanding work of growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in keeping with the heritage of Burgundy and elsewhere. Show 773a

Edouard Moueix, Director of Sales, Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix—Vins Rouges Bourdeaux: Saint Emilion et Pomerol. According to Edouard Moueix, third generation, owner-operator of ten separate vineyards and estates in Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, Merlot is a very gentle, soft woman, generous, intelligent, understanding.... that sends the "mind elsewhere" and "gives more pleasure." The family owns Dominus Estate in Napa Valley. Show 772a

Per Karlsson,, Photographer, technical wizard, BKWine, Paris, helps run a private company founded by his wife Britt Karlsson; both are from Sweden. Their main activities are wine and gastronomy tours; journalism and wine writing, photography, events, and consulting. Scheduled tours currently include the following: 14-18 October, Bordeaux Confidential Châteaux Wine Tour and 11-15 November, Bordeaux Confidential Châteaux Wine Tour. Show 772b

Mark Chandler, Executive Director, the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission, who oversees the popular fund-raiser known as ZinFest, held May 15 - 17 in Lodi, California, which supports the local community, including the high-school debate team. More than 250 wines from 50 Lodi wineries pour while guests enjoy music, delicious food and a beautiful day at picturesque Lodi Lake. Activities include wine and cooking seminars, craft vendors, and gifts. Show 771a

Stuart Spencer, Winemaker, St. Amant Winery, has been the Program Manager for the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission since June 1999. Spencer is responsible for directing many of the Commission’s marketing and educational activities committed to raising the awareness of Lodi wines. He has taken a lead role in promoting the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing to industry, trade, media, and consumers. He was also responsible for developing the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, opened in the fall of 2000. St. Amant Winery is a family owned and operated small premium winery producing distinctive wines in the Lodi appellation. Show 771b

Rima Barkett, Chef and Claudia Pruett, Chef, partners, A Tavola Together,  Stockton, California, share a passion for cooking. They want to restore the tradition of families preparing and eating meals together." They demonstrated a shrimp dish paired with a Lodi Verdelho at ZinFest 2009 in Lodi, California. Show 771c

Tom Leaf, Pennsylvania Geologist turned Texas City/Environmental Planner turned San Francisco Winery Designer for Crushpad Wine. His first love was Zinfandel. His current passion is Pinot Noir. Show 771d

Barbara Ensrud is one of America’s first women journalists of wine. Originally with Time-Life Books since 1967, she moved to Vogue magazine in 1978, on to The New York Daily News and its subsidiaries in 1979 and The Wall Street Journal until 2005. She judges at all of the top national wine competitions, most recently, at the 2009 San Francisco Wine Competition. She continues her life-long career in wine journalism with free-lance projects and a monthly column in Raleigh’s Metro Magazine. Always the wine educator, she loves staying connected to consumers via teaching wine appreciation classes at Duke University. For Appellation America, Ensrud covers the rapidly expanding wine industry in North Carolina and it’s American Viticultural Areas, Georgia and Virginia, as a Regional Editor. Show 770a

Jerry Shriver is a Features Writer for the Life Section of USA Today and USAToday.com which has been his home-away-from-home since 1983. Now he can enjoy a glass of wine and drinks what he really likes versus tasting critically for his numerous rolls as a professional wine judge and wine journalist. USA Today’s main audience is the American travel person on-the-go. Shriver reports on the hot and low dining destinations across America, and more recently on music. Show 770b

Tom Wark, Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog, founder American Wine Blog Awards highlights the winners of the third annual 2009 online competition: Best Writing On A Wine Blog—Vinography; Best Graphics & Presentation On A Wine Blog—The Good Grape; Best Single-Subject Wine Blog—Lenndevours; Best Winery Blog—Michel-Schlumberger Benchland Blog; Best Business/Industry Wine Blog—The Wine Collector; Best Wine Reviews On A Wine Blog—Bigger Than Your Head; Best Overall Wine Blog—Vinography. Show 769a

Grace Evenstad, Co-Founder, Domaine Serene, atop the renowned Dundee Hills, Yamhill County, Willamette Valley, Oregon in 1989 with the intent to fashion the world's best Pinot Noir in a time when there were less than 20 wineries in the state.  The winery is celebrating its 20^th anniversary this summer, 2009. Show 769b

Mitchell Klug, Director of Vineyard Management, Crushpad, overseeing vineyard relationships and viticultural support to over 50 vineyards from which Crushpad currently sources grapes. Klug is the former Mondavi Vineyard Director devoted to sustainable grape growing practices. Show 769c

Tilar Mazzeo, Colby College English Professor, The Widow Clicquot author, rejoins us from her home in Sonoma to talk about her latest release devoted to finding new discoveries amid the Back Lane Wineries of Sonoma. Show 768a

Victor L. Gallegos, General Manager, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture, Sea Smoke Cellars located in the Santa Rita Hills American Viticulture Appellation—prime Pinot Noir country of Santa Barbara County. Gallegos has been instrumental in Sea Smoke's gradual adoption of biodynamic farming. Show 768b

Catherine Gallegos, Co-owner and Grape Harvester joins her husband Victor Gallegos, Co-owner, Director of Winemaking, Director of Viticulture, Melis Priorat and Elix Priorat, honoring and reflecting the wild, earthy, terroir bespoke Cariñena and Garnacha. Located near the 13th century town of Torroja del Priorat, the Melis vineyard estate ranges in elevation from 800 to 1,200 feet with steep terraces of dense volcanic schist and llicorella slate, attributes that contribute to both the signature intensity and minerality of fine Priorat wines. Show 768b

Thomas A. Medin, Founder, Host, Local Tastes of the City Tours, San Francisco aims to "empower foodies to learn how food is made" and translate that sensory knowledge into new experiences at home. Medin, recently touted in Rachel Ray's magazine, leads you inside the real San Francisco and taste one of the culinary capitals of the world, as you savor the real City on a leisurely, flat 7-8 block stroll. Show 768c

Anne Kennedy, Founder, Proprietor, and Editor, GreatFood—Ireland's largest and most popular food and wine website.  Despite the current economic downturn felt worldwide, Kennedy firmly believes in the power of sustainable communication via the nurturing ritual of food and wine shared at the home dinner table.  Ireland celebrates the marriage of old traditions with delicious new cuisine and opportunity. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with artisanal, locally produced food. Show 767a

Gina Gallo, third generation family Winemaker, and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, the first woman to earn a Master of Wine in the U.S. and President of New York City's International Wine Center, serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2009 third annual National Women's Wine Competition—serious business. They stepped away from the judging table to talk about the only national wine competition judged solely by expert women-in-wine. The event is designed to provide a unique perspective on the wine women want. Show 767b

J. Smoke Walllin, Chairman, Wine 2.0, a leader in technology driven networking featuring a universally-friendly 'tool set' organically "blends the line between wine and technology."  Wine 2.0 caters to the 'next generation wine consumer' by partnering with 'emerging technology companies, services, and communication tools that are changing the world of wine.' Consumers and trade invited. Show 767c

Cathy Corison, Founder, Winemaker, Corison Napa Valley,  passionately creating Napa ‘power and elegance,’ is one of Napa Valley's first woman winemakers. Over thirty years of winemaking for others, including a decade as the Winemaker at Chappellet Vineyard, Staglin’s first two vintages and ten vintages each for Long Meadow Ranch and York Creek Vineyards, Corison has been expressing her own decidedly Napa Cabernet voice since 1987. Show 766a

Cathy Corison on The Tenth Annual Forever Young Benefit: Phenomenal, creative, family-motivated Napa wine auction benefits non-profit school in Napa. Show 766b

Michael Haney, Executive Director, l’Eté du Vin, Nashville, Tennessee, on the upcoming 30th Anniversary. Since its inception in 1980, l’Eté du Vin has attracted individuals from around the world with big hearts and a love of wine to gather each summer in Nashville to experience and participate in America’s original and oldest charity wine auction whose mission is to raise money to fight cancer. To date, l’Eté du Vin has raised and contributed over $15 million to cancer related charitable beneficiaries. Show 766d

Chris Figgins, second generation Winemaker, Leonetti Cellar, founded by his father in 1977, paving the way for world-class Merlot and Cabernet wines in Walla Walla appellation in eastern Washington—lying in the Columbia Valley 'rain-shadow of the Cascade Mountains.' Show 765a

John Schwartz, Napa Francophile entrepreneur , Founder, Proprietor, Amuse Bouche, Napa, partnered up with famed artisan winemaker Heidi Barrett to create Napa Valley Merlot fashioned after Right Bank Bordeaux Merlot-dominated red wines expressing Napa Valley terroir available only from the winery. Show 765b

Kian Tavakoli,  Bordeaux Winemaker, Crushpad, has journeyed far from his birthplace of Iran to France to northern California in 1981 with his family. His expertise in red Bordeaux cultivars stems from experience working in the lab at Opus One, and then under the direction of John Clews of Clos Du Val, Napa Valley, after graduating from U.C. Davis majoring in genetics, minoring in viticulture. Tavakoli makes wines under private label Keon Wines. Show 765c

Dr. David Mark Freeman, Pediatric Cardiologist, Erie, Pennsylvania who caught the premium wine bug by accident after purchasing a bottle of Clos du Val, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, turned his winemaking hobby into a virtual passion at Crushpad with Bon Coeur Cellars and Freeman Family Wines. His family grew up drinking jug red wine. So, it's curious if not down right serendipitous that he now enjoys Kian Tavakoli of Crushpadwine, formerly of Clos du Val, as his consulting winemaker. Bon Coeur Cellars refers to the enjoyment that good wine brings to the heart. Show 765d

Robin Kelley O’Connor has been passionately involved in every sector of the wine and spirits trade: marketing, sales, educating, and tasting wines and spirits from throughout the world. His experience spans all aspects of the business: sommelier, importer, marketer, wine writer, international wine judge, and spokesman. His resumé is far too long to include here. The man is positively phenomenal in his knowledge of Bordeaux wines and region. In the autumn of 2008 Mr. O’Connor joined Sherry-Lehmann Wine Merchants, the Manhattan wine and spirits retailer as Director of Sales and Education. This new position was created to promote learning opportunities for staff and clientele. In early 2009, O’Connor will begin developing a consumer-friendly schedule of educational events at Sherry-Lehmann’s store.  This fortuitous move will coincide with Sherry-Lehmann’s 75th Anniversary 1934-2009. He joined me to talk about Merlot in general, Right Bank specifically. Show 765e

Frank Stitt, Chef and author with his most recent book release, Frank Stitt's Bottega Favorita: A Southern Chef's Love Affair with Italian Food. Bottega Favorita recipes offer fabulous food-friendly Italian wine suggestions for every recipe that are both insightful and educational! He oversees three restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama as Chef/Owner: Highlands Bar and Grill, Bottega Restaurant and Café, and Chez Fonfon. He has won the James Beard Award for the Best Chef of the Southeast and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern Foodways Alliance. Show 764a

Max McCalman, Dean of Curriculum for Artisanal Cheese, and author of The Cheese Plate and Cheese, A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Best has become a highly visible advocate for artisanal cheese production around the world. "Wine and cheese share so much in common - reliance on microclimate and terroir, the role of the artisan behind production, the importance of history in local styles." At Artisanal Cheese online cheese shop, discover a wide range of ideas to pair with specific wine types and order cheeses from around the world to be shipped direct. Cheese is a recommended part of one of the world”s healthiest eating patterns, the Mediterranean Diet. Show 764b

Lisa M. Tate, CEO, WomenHeart, the only national organization dedicated to promoting women's heart health through advocacy, education, and patient support and Megghen Driscol, Clos du Bois Winery, Sonoma, Director of Public Relations, VineOne-Constellation Wines U.S. As part of February 2009’s American Heart Month, WomenHeart and Clos du Bois Winery launched ToastToWomen new website as part of a year-long campaign to raise $100,000 to defeat women’s heart disease. ToastToWomen offers a simple way to raise funds and awareness by sending a free, personalized e-card. For every one sent from  ToastToWomen, Clos du Bois will donate one dollar to WomenHeart. In addition to free e-cards, ToastToWomen offers helpful eating tips, festive menu ideas from WomenHeart’s ALL HEART Family Cookbook and heart healthy drink recipes including a Clos du Bois Rosé spritzer. Show 763a

Ray Johnson, Assistant Director, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition: the largest competition of American wines in the world. Johnson is author of 'The Good Life Guide to Enjoying Wine,' Blogger, wine competition strategist, and Educator: Wine Studies Program at the Santa Rosa Junior College in Sonoma County with UC Berkeley Extension and most recently with VESTA in the Midwest. Show 763b

Vanessa Robledo, President and Partner, Black Coyote Chateau, Napa. The winery name was created to honor the union of four very prominent gentlemen who collaborated their time, energy, interest, and resources into the Napa Valley wine industry: Dr. Ernest Al Bates, Dr. Olin Robison, Jack Ruffle, and Stanley S. Trotman, Jr. Show 762a

Reynaldo Robledo, Sr., Founder, Robledo Family Winery, Sonoma, the first U.S. winery established by a Mexican vineyard worker. Show 762a

Vanessa Robledo, Founder, The Vineyard Worker's Daughter, a Wine Marketing and Media Agency located in Sonoma Valley speaks of wine with Mexican cuisine and her family's strong history with 'Los Braceros.' Show 762a

Becky Sue Epstein, Boston-based international wine, food, spirit, travel writer/blogger from the Veneto region of Italy. She is conducting interviews and tastings with Prosecco producers to discover the latest trends, news, and delicious Proseccos for an upcoming book about Champagnes and sparkling wines of the world. While there, she is studying and tasting a large selection of Amarones from the 2005 vintage. Show 762b

Rachel Ritchie, stained glass artist, Priorat wine guide, heads up Visit Priorat, a first choice provider of quality information and wine tours in the Priorat region of North-eastern Spain, two hours south of Barcelona. Her team is made up of a luxury guest-house owner and a quality tour guide specializing in the wines, food, cultural, historical, natural gifts of the region. Show 761a

Gerard Amoros, Director, The Designation of Origin Montsant named for the Montsant holy mountain range that parallels the Mediterranean just south of Barcelona. Gerard Amoros leads the wine region traveling the world to inform red wine lovers everywhere about this tiny, historical appellation, equally known for richly flavored olive oil as hearty red wines. The predominate grape varieties are Grenache and Carignan with Tempranillo filling in the blend. International grape varieties can be found but the heart and soul of Montsant is that of 40 - 50 year old Grenache and Carignan vines. Show 761a

John Hinman, Founder, Hinman & Carmichael LLP, a San Francisco based law firm leading the legal fight for "wine without borders" to uphold free-market capitalism making wine more accessible, at lower prices, across state lines. Hinman's "experience spans the modern history of the wine industry and includes regulatory defense before state and federal government agencies, distribution litigation throughout the U.S., arbitration and mediation of relations between growers and wineries, and deep involvement in the direct shipping battles from the very beginning. Show 761b

Marilyn Nitz, Carrefour Vineyards, is a 767 Captain for American Airlines based out of Los Angeles, California. Her husband, Greg, is a dentist based out of Reno, Nevada. Romance in Napa and many trips to France eventually lead to their founding of Carrefour Vineyards in 1997, from the ground up, near the Silverado Country Club in Napa. They are most known for their estate-grown Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc. Show 761c

Marina Nedic, Managing Director, IEEM: International Event Exhibition Management, Miami, in charge of the organization of the Vinitaly U.S. Tours events, talks about the upcoming Vinitaly U.S. Tour Miami. Show 760a

Daniel Bryant, current President, Association of African American Vintners, Founder, Running Tigers Wine and A Color of Grape wine education and winery tours, California. Show 760b

Stephen Sterling, past president, Association of African American Vintners, and a principal in Esterlina Vineyards and Winery, a family-owned, California boutique winery located near the Mendocino coast, in the highlands above Philo and Everett Ridge Winery, Healdsburg. The family owns the only vineyard in the Cole Ranch Appellation with only 189 acres Esterlina Vineyards Cole Ranch American Viticultural Area is the nation's smallest AVA. Show 760c

Chris Dowe, Partner and Head-Distiller, Maine Distilleries, Freeport, Maine, crafts Cold River Vodka.... "a coming superstar" according to Wine Enthusiast's tasting notes in its Best of Year 2008. Show 760d

Bruce Walker, President of the Board of Directors, ZAP: Zinfandel Advocates & Producers: Unmask your ZINFANDEL Passion at ZAP 17th Anniversary Festival in San Francisco, and co-founder of Starry Night Winery, Novato... "epicenter of California winemaking" and Managing Director, Monarchia Winery, Eger, Hungary. Show 759a

Lucio Matricardi, Winemaker, Rotari Talento Metodo Classico Riserva 2003, a "Jacuzzi in your Mouth!" and Mezzacorona. He spoke to us from Italy. Show 759b

Alan Baker, Cellar Rat virtual winemaker, working for and at Crushpad using Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. From Iowa to Minnesota to San Francisco.... Winemaking dreams come true for one Midwesterner. Show 759c

Gaia Gaja, Vice President, Gaja Family Wineries, fifth-generation: Gaja Winery in Barbaresco, Pieve Santa Restituta in Montalcino, Ca’ Marcanda in Bolgher. She spoke to us from New York City and Barbaresco. Show 749e

Chef Scott Mahar and wife Ingrid Mahar, Wine Director/GM, Poppy Hill Tuscan Kitchen, Fredericksburg, Virginia, named by Bon Appétit & Gourmet magazine's epicurious.com as one of the top 10 farm-to-table restaurants in the United States for dedication to sourcing many of their ingredients with local farmers, and a value driven wine list whose focus is on small production and chemical-free vintners of Italy and California. Show 758

John Aver, Urban Winemaker... Aver Family Vineyards.... member San Francisco Wine Association and e-Crushpad Alumnus, San Martin, farming organic vineyards, making small lots of premium red wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Syrah. Show 757

Jim Gordon, Editor, Wines & Vines: The Voice of the Wine Industry for 90 years. In addition to covering the most prominent wine regions, Wines & Vines devotes much of their attention to local wine regions across North America as well as the booming Boutique industry. The unique Regional section and Boutique coverage complement each other by highlighting special winemaking and grapegrowing challenges and innovations in smaller wineries and those in up-and-coming wine regions. Show 756a

Jim Gordon, Symposium Director, The Symposium for Professional Wine Writers, a non-profit organization founded by Meadowood Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Vintners trade association and The Culinary Institute of America. The theme of the 2009 Symposium, 'Telling the Authentic Story' will draw top wine book authors and editors, wine magazine writers and critics, newspaper wine columnists, bloggers and other wine content creators to Napa Valley to speak, listen, debate, explore themes prevalent in contemporary wine writing and network with their peers for four days. Show 756b

Stephen P. Bloom, President, Tesori Wines, a San Francisco boutique wine importer, dedicated to finding wines that are made with passion, on La Tordera Winery of Valdobbiadene, Italy family producers of sophisticated Prosecco. Show 756c

Hollis Price, Sparkling Winemaker, J Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma, ECU Graduate and Winston-Salem, North Carolina native Show 756d

Romuald Toulon, Sommelier, Relais & Chateaux Meadowood Resort estate on the Napa Valley Wine Lovers' Escape. Show 755a

Peggy OKelly, founder, St. Helena Olive Oil Co., producing the freshest, local extra virgin olive oils from Napa Valley trees and beyond. She now offers a selection of estate-grown extra virgin olive oils and has recently released a new line of lavendar scented olive oil bath products. If you think that hand-picking grapes is labor intensive.... listen to what she has to say about hand-harvesting olives. Show 755b

Tilar J. Mazzeo, Assistant Professor, Colby College, Maine, author, The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It . Cultural Historian, biographer, and passionate student of wine and food culture Tilar J. Mazzeo, brings to life--for the first time--the woman behind the iconic yellow label for Champagne Veuve Clicquot. Show 755c

Jean-Louis Carbonnier, Spokesperson, Comté Cheese Association, Comité Interprofessionnel du Comté, 1000 years of artisanal cheesemaking. It was one of the first cheese appellations in France to be granted Appellation d’Origine Contrôlé designation in 1958. There are 83 terms used to describe the aromas of Comté. They can be divided into six large families: lactic, fruity, roasted, vegetable, animal, and spicy. Show 755d

John Tarabini co-founder, San Francisco Wine Association, co-founder, Damian Rae Winery crafted at Crushpad of San Francisco. Sixteen brands under an alliance of San Francisco family-run boutique wineries. Show 755e

Ramzi Ghosn and Sami Ghosn, co-founders Massaya Winery, since 1998, Chataura, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, a one-hour drive east of Beirut, where Maronite Christians, Sunni Muslims, and Shiite Muslims share a place, history, and political strife, with financial backing and expertise from the owner of Chateau Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and the former owner of St. Emilion Chateau Cheval Blanc. Show 754a

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, Master of Wine, National Educator for Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc., on Champagne Piper-Heidsieck and Champagne Charles Heidsieck. Show 754b

Charlie Trotter, Trotter's, Founding Chef, "I am a sommelier trapped in a chef's body, " rejoins Wine and Dine to talk about the release of 'Lessons in Wine Service from Charlie Trotter,' by Edmund O. Lawler. Trotter's is 'America's Best Wine-Driven Restaurant' by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Show 753a

Edmund O. Lawler, Chicago-based academia, author, 'Lessons in Wine Service from Charlie Trotter.' Show 753b

Steve Tindle, Certified Sommelier, Wine and Spirit Director, Shaw's Crab House, Chicago, virtual winemaker, Crushpad, crafts 2007 Pinot Noir from Bohemian Vineyard to serve with salmon at the restaurant. Show 753d

Paul Frank and Darryl Frank, Frank Family Vineyards: Where Hollywood Meets Vine. Paul Frank--Head of Television for The Firm, Hollywood’s most successful talent management company, and Darryl Frank--co-president of DreamWorks Television, both high-profile television and film executives, were brought up in an extremely unusual household that included Disney, Paramount Studios, Hollywood lifestyle, travel, and exposure to fantastic foods, wines, and cultures around the world. Terroir gives wine it's voice. A writer's terroir is TV. A director's terroir is film. According to Paul Frank, there is a correlation between artisan products, in this conversation... film, television, and wine. The open-ended objective, whether a wine consumer, a television or film executive, to find great voices: in wine, among writers and directors. Terroir = branding = identity of place of origin. Show 752

George Bursick, Vice President of Winemaking, J Vineyards & Winery, Headlsburg, is a Sonoma musician who drums up a passionate orchestral performance of Russian River site-specific Pinot Noir. Show 751a

Mark E. Caldwell, J Vineyards & Winery Executive Chef enjoys a wide spectrum of vinous choices to challenge his creative culinary expressions. Show 751b

Ian D'Agata, Director of the International Wine Academy in Rome, authors the recently released 'The Ecco Guide to The Best Wines of Italy: The Ultimate Resource for Finding, Buying, and Enjoying Italy's Best Wines.' D'Agata is a regular contributor to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar. Show 751c

Becky-Sue Epstein, International Wine and Food Writer, reporting from the 148th annual Hospices de Beaune charity wine auction and the 136th Exposition of Burgundy wines, Beaune, France. Show 751d

Tom Cleary, co-founder,Bohemian Vineyard, devoted to Russian River Pinot Noir under it's own label and as a grape-source for Crushpad. Show 751e

Ronald Rens, Dutch Wine Master, and Bordeaux wine and culinary Tour Guide, founded The Bordeaux Wine Experience seven years ago with wife Margaret. The couple have been inviting discretionary wine and foodie clients from around the world into their private Château Coulon Laurensac home/inn, ten minutes outside of Bordeaux city via The Bordeaux Wine Experience specializes in luxury wine and culinary tours in the Bordeaux region. Show 750a

Sarah-Kate Lynch, New Zealand author, conducted extensive research.... which included a lot of tasting, private lunches and tours.... for her latest novel 'House of Daughters' based on three-estranged-sisters and their bitter rivalry over shared inheritance of a crumbling champagne house. Show 750b

Olivier Nouet, President, Adams French Vineyards, a collection of six fine châteaux in Bordeaux’s historic right bank (Saint Emilion, Pomerol, Lalande de Pomerol, and Côtes de Bordeaux) assembled by Stephen Adams, a successful American businessman with a passion for Bordeaux and Merlot. Show 750c

Mary-Chantal Leboucq, Official Bordeaux Guide, Founder, Curator, Bordeaux Wine Museum: Musée du vin et du négoce, located in the heart of historical Bordeaux wine merchant district, in magnificent XVIIIth-century vaulted wine cellars. She spoke to us from her home in Entre de Mers. Show 750d

Jean-Pierre Got, Vintage Poster Artist for the wine and food trade, worldwide. He "gives wine its best image" creating commissioned custom designs including the Pastiche advertisement poster for the re-opened Musée du vin et du négoce. Show 750e

Jean-Michel Cazes, Proprietor, Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac; Château les Ormes de Pez, Saint Estephe, Chateau Bel Air, Graves, Ostal Cazes, Languedoc, restaurant Chapon Fin, Bordeaux Michelin one-star; restaurant and hotel Château Cordeillan-Bages, Pauillac, Michelin two-stars and Relais et Château hotel; Médoc cooking school l'Ecole de cuisine du Chapon Fin and wine school l'Ecole du Bordeaux. Cazes is a member of the Comité Interprofessionel du Vin du Bordeaux (CIVB), President of the Pauillac Wine Growers Association, and Commanderie du Bomtemps--Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, et Barsac. Cazes joins us to discuss his donation to and participation in Vintage Bordeaux Gala. Show 749a

Thierry Marx: 'Research and Innovation,' Executive Chef, Château Cordeillan-Bages, Pauillac, an attractive 18th century mansion converted into a hotel, restaurant, and cooking school a member of Relais & Châteaux. Marx will be the featured Guest Chef at the French Ambassador's Residence in Washington D.C. at the exclusive black-tie fundraising Vintage Bordeaux Gala. Show 749b

Philippe Castéja, President, Conseil des Grands Crus Classés en 1855: Bordeaux, Médoc and Sauternes since 2000, Ower of two Pauillac Grands Crus Classés Château Batailley and Château Lynch Moussas on his participation in Vintage Bordeaux Gala, December third: 87 of Bordeaux's top Châteaux assembled into an historic collection for a wine auction to benefit the French-American Cultural Foundation. Show 749c

Tom Black, founder, Banc Source, inc., of Nashville, Tennessee, avid wine collector who has staged wine auctions for charity for nearly two decades about his role as Chairman of Vintage Bordeaux Gala. Show 749d

Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg return with the release of their eight-year manifesto The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs. Show 748c

Nicole Castillo, Co-Founder, Long Island Restaurant Week, third annual. Show 748a

Becky-Sue Epstein, wine journalist/blogger, reporting from Don Julio Tequila, located between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Show 748b

Damon and Sabrina, Founders, Truly Fine Wine, Inc.--Exclusive German wine collections... specializes in estate-grown Riesling, Pinot Noir and Ice Wine. Show 748d

Jean Albrecht, 18th generation Winemaker, and Bertrand Denoune, Export Manager, Lucien Albrecht, Alsace on their deliciously pure Cremant d'Alsace Blanc de Blances--a blend of Pinot Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc, and Cremant Rose-100% Pinot Noir, recent awarded first place from La Bourgogne wine magazine who recently conducted (October, 2008) the largest tasting of Cremants Roses from all the Cremant producing regions of France (Alsace, Bourgogne, Loire, Jura , Bordeaux ) out of a field of 165. Show 747b

Kelly McElearney, General Manager, and Francisco Vega, Vineyard Foreman, Ehlers Estate, on a historic 43.8-acre Napa Valley vineyard recently awarded organic certification status, allowing them "to preserve the purity and character of the estate fruit in a way that respects the land.” Ehlers Estate’s adopted organic practices in 2004 and biodynamic practices in 2005. Ehlers Estate is managed by the Fondation Leducq whose mission is to improve human health through international efforts to combat cardiovascular disease. Show 747e

Michael Martini, third generation Winemaker, Louis M. Martini Winery, celebrating 75 years of family winemaking excellence in Napa Valley since 1933. Think luxurious Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and you'll be spot on. On September 19, 1933 Louis M. Martini secured a permit to crush grapes, bond # 3596, from the Bureau of Industrial Alcohol (now the TTB); although, the winery was not allowed to sell wine until December 5, 1933. Show 747d

Brian Mast, San Francisco Citizen Commerce Winemaker at Crushpad Wine on Waits-Mast Family Cellars California Pinot Noirs. Show 747c

Vic Bourassa, Founder, Proprietor, Bourassa Vineyards. A dinner with Robert Mondavi confirmed that Bourassa was on the right track to found Bourassa Vineyards in 2001. Show 745a

Enore Ceola, Managing Director, Mionetto Prosecco in the USA. Mionetto, Italy's foremost producer of Prosecco wines for more than 120 years, was founded in 1887 in the village of Valdobbiadene, located just north of Venice. The current line of sparkling wines includes IL Prosecco, IL Moscato, IL Rose, Prosecco Frizzante, Prosecco Brut, Sergio and Sergio Rose ranging from $10 to $25 per bottle. Show 745b

Willi Klinger, Managing Director, Austrian Wine Marketing Board... Only cool climate, small lot family vineyards and wineries from Austria. To learn more, pick up a copy of Peter Moser's The Ultimate Austrian Wine Guide 2008/2009. Show 745c

Skip Harger, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Virtual Winemaker, Crushpad Wine. Show 745d

Margaret L. Duckhorn, Chairman 2008 - 2009, Wine Institute, Co-founder, Duckhorn Vineyards, 1976 Napa and Duckhorn Wine Company. Show 744a

Rudolf N. McClain, Producer/Director/Writer, Merlove... a documentary celebrating Merlot wine in response to the movie Sideways. Show 744b

Becky-Sue Epstein, wine journalist/blogger, reporting from Piemonte, Italy. Show 744c

Tom Szaky, Quebec-born, Co-Founded TerraCycle in 2001 as a Princeton University student creating a financially successful company based on the global tsunami of eco-capitalism: ecological and social responsibility, talks about Cork Brigade national campaign to upcycle corks in partnership with VinVillage and iWineRadio... one popped cork at a time averting local landfills. Show 743a

Richard Frank, powerful Film Executive alumni, Proprietor, Frank Family Vineyards, Board Member, TerraCycle, continues the conversation... on how he met Tom Szaky and why he joined entrepreneurial Terra Cycle as an investor. Show 743a

Richard Marble, Founder, Tour de Champagne, an American celebration of Champagne, paired with culinary treats by talented local chefs, and a Grand Finale hosted by a fine hotel located in each city on the upcoming San Francisco Tour de Champagne. Show 743b

Chris Winslow, Joelle Wine Company, Columbus, Ohio, Virtual Winemaker, Crushpad Wine. Show 743c

Robert I. Kaplan, Manager of Corporate Responsibility, Brown-Forman Corporation and Courtney Sandora, Public Relations Manager for Bonterra Vineyards, the Official Wine of The PGA of America, partnering with Audubon International and the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, guiding golf courses in environmentally friendly practices. Through the end of the PGS Seaon in mid-November, Bonterra Greening The Greens will cover the $200 registration fee for the first 100 U.S. based golf courses that join ACSP during the designated time period. Sandora is behind the idea for Bonterra partnering with Audubon and ACSP. Show 743d

Rebecca Kingsley, Proprietor, Mille Vigne, luxury Napa Valley accommodations, private Inn and 1000 Pinot Noir vines from atop Spring Mountain, destination relax and unwind for your next wine-country visit. Show 743e

Kim Haasarud, professional bartender, author, 101 Sangrias and Pitcher Drinks and 101 Champagne Cocktails. In 2002, Haasarud founded Liquid Architecture, a firm that creates signature drinks and bar concepts. Show 742a

Robert Hess, Secretary, The Museum of the American Cocktail, New Orleans, features two hundred years of cocktail history. Hess is a prolific contributing author and just released his first solo effort in The Essential Bartender's Guide. He is the host, and executive producer, for The Cocktail Spirit web-based video show where he illustrates the proper way to make a wide variety of cocktails. Show 742b

Mariah Clinton, Auction Manager, KRCB Public Television in the North Bay, San Francisco-area, rejoins us to talk about the 11th annual televised Wine & Epicurean Auction being broadcast Friday October 10 through Sunday October 12 and again Friday October 17 through Sunday October 19 to include a Gold Board level lot to become a guest on iWineRadio. Show 742c

Becky-Sue Epstein, roaming wine, food, travel, spirits journalist/blogger, from Germany. Show 742d

Dr. Jeff Murrell, Director of Research, StaVin, Inc., co-founder, American Roots Winery, Napa, will talk about his research on the breast cancer and wine-folate review to benefit his mother and others, the upcoming release of American Roots Winery's first dry rose, and his current work at StaVin purveyors of fine toasted oak barrel alternative products for winemakers at one-tenth the cost of new barrels. Show 741a

Cynthia Cosco, Lab Manager, CrushPad of San Francisco, with her journey, from Virginia law enforcement to passion-turned-winemaker committed to Passagio unoaked Chardonnay. Show 741c

Becky-Sue Epstein, roaming wine, food, travel, spirits journalist/blogger, this week from Portugal reporting on labor-intensive cork production. Show 741d

Steven Spurrier, International Wine Consultant, Journalist, rejoins us to reflect on the true story of what happened leading up to, and subsequently following, his infamous 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting. According to Spurrier, the hype surrounding Bottle Shock the movie is pure fiction disrespectful of historical fact. Show 747a

Stephen D. Tanzer, Editor and Publisher, International Wine Cellar online bimonthly independent wine journal, talks about California Chardonnay versus White Burgundy and the recent problems, noted by serious Burgundy collectors, with prematurely oxidized white Burgundies and possible reasons why. Show 741b

Marko Karakasevic, Winemaker and Custom Spirits Director, innovator, 13th generation, Charbay Winery and Distillery, Napa and Ukiah; Owner, Marko K. Spirits Distributing of California, talks about his family history, micro-distilling in copper pots, artisanal everything..... from flavored vodkas, how Charbay whiskey is totally different than any other whiskey in the world, aperitifs, ooops, I forgot to mention, Charbay Tequila and Ports. Show 746b

Gary Vaynerchuk, host of Wine Library TV and family partner of Wine Library wine store, one of the largest online wine retailers, is a social media sommelier and wine-internet celebrity who maximizes his skills at leveraging his thunderous work-ethic... 'Legacy is greater than currency!" Show 740a

Robin Goldstein, Fearless Critic for The Wine Trials authors the Wine Spectator Restaurant Award sting. The New York - Austin food and wine critic reflects on conspicuous consumption and disproves the standard theory that wine price indicates wine quality. Show 740b

Morgen McLaughlin-Smith, co-owner McLaughlin Vineyards, Sandy Hook, Connecticut and President of the Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association, which represents more than 100 wineries and produces more than 75 percent of the wine in New York State. The oh-so-delicious Finger Lakes Wine Country is THE east coast weekend lifestyle destination. Additionally, McLaughlin comments on value wines featured in The Wine Trials: A Fearless Critic Book . There is a growing disparity between what the high-profile pundits are awarding and the lack of consumer dollars recognizing wine merit based on true blind tasting. Show 739b

Mike Zitzlaff, GM and Chief Winemaker, CrushPad of San Francisco is back sharing inside scoop on what it was like to participate in the recent San Francisco reenactment of the famed Paris tasting of 1976. Show 739c

Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine, Certified Wine Educator, Spokesperson, Blogger, for Wines of France where French wine lovers will have the opportunity to interact with their very own personal wine guru. Morano, an art and history major who has an ongoing love affair with Elizabeth I and the Tudor clan, as do I, also echoes my strong conviction that wine is THE most interdisciplinary subject... bar-none. Show 739d

Richard Frank, proprietor, Frank Family Vineyards, at the historic stone winery in Napa Valley, California, formerly known as Kornell Champagne Cellars, originally founded as the Larkmead Winery of 1884. Frank is a former Hollywood film and TV executive, currently Vice Chairman and Executive Board Member of the American Film Institute. He joins us for a conversation about wine, entertainment, and friends. Frank sits on the Board at TerraCycle, a recently featured guest on iWineRadio. Frank co-owns Promise Napa Valley Cabernet. Show 738a

Stephen McPherson, co-owner, Promise Napa Valley Cabernet, President of ABC Entertainment and avid wine collector. Promise is based on Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the Winston Hill Vineyard, Rich Frank's personal estate. Show 738a

Todd Graff, world-winemaker-traveler, Winemaker for Frank Family Vineyards and Promise Wine, Napa, California. He has the privilege of crafting class variety, classic method sparkling wines in the former Hans Kornell 'Champagne' Cellars, one of Napa Valley's oldest original winery structures. His down-to-earth personality defies the papparazi clientele and ownership that he answers to. Show 738c

April Merenda, President and Co-Founder, Gutsy Women Travel, providing safe travel destinations around the world for women, by women, in a post 911 world. Wine and food gourmet travel packages empower women to "Discover the unique tastes of the world as you tour a variety of destinations renown for their food and spirits. Sample the fine American cuisine of New York City, or wine-taste in Southern France or Bella Italy." Show 738b

Wendy Headrick, Marketing Manager, UpSNAP, Inc.,reinstates FREE Radio number. She'll explain how you can listen to Wine and Dine Radio from your cell phone by calling (704) 631-4060, next press # 1 for Mobile Radio, enter 9 prompting for Wine and Dine Radio 4-digit station identification code 1222. Call in, listen, tell me what you think. UpSnap

Diane Nares, Co-Founder, Emilio Nares Foundation, on the 5th Annual Harvest of Hope, charity wine and food fund-raiser benefiting families whose children are currently undergoing cancer treatment in San Diego county. Show 737a

Scott Eaton, Atlanta-based oil company Environmental Biologist by day, Citizen Winemaker, crafting his own personal barrel of wine using the experts at CrushPad of San Francisco. Show 737b

Sharron McCarthy, Vice President of Wine Education, Banfi Vinters, shares her enthusiasm for, while teaching us about, the lightly frizzante wines of Emilia-Romagna we know as Lambrusco.... light, low in alcohol, perfect for hot weather entertaining and enjoyment. The best-selling Riunite Lambrusco enjoyed a recent package redesign which appears very upscale and chic. Riunite Lambrusco is available in a white, rose and traditional red. The dry Ottocentro Nero Lambrusco IGT from Albinea Canali is more limited in production and we can expect the introduction of Movendo Dry Lambrusco IGT and companion dry Riesling in the US January, 2009. Show 736a

Sharron McCarthy, President, Society of Wine Educators, founded in 1974; A professional membership organization dedicated to advancing wine education through professional development and certification; the largest wine certification organization in the US. Show 736b

Ed Mitchell, the Pit Master, The Pit, Raleigh, North Carolina, recently featured as an expert on authentic barbecue in the June, 2008 issue of Bon Appetit Magazine. The Pit restaurant is unique among eastern North Carolina BbQ eateries, probably even among it's Southern US peers, for the fine dining complete experience showcasing good wine, wheat beers, and charred barrel aged Bourbons to sip with Mitchell's legendary approach to cooking whole hog, learned from his father and grandfather. Before opening The Pit, Ed toured the country teaching his traditional Carolina family barbecue method with the endorsement of Southern Foodways Alliance. That success spawned the soon-to-open Mitchell's BbQ Cooking School in Wilson, North Carolina with interns eagerly lined up to learn from The Master. Show ThePit

Randy Ullom, Kendall-Jackson Winemaster, Born in Michigan... Inspired in Chile... Educated at Ohio State University. Randy Ullom is responsible for all winemaking at Kendall-Jackson Winery where Truth lies in Terroir and ultimately Enjoyment. Ullom has held the reigns as Winemaster since 1997 overseeing vineyards from the Central Coast to Mendocino and Lake Counties... from one of the largest land-owners-grape-growers in California. He recently contributed to Kendall-Jackson's Small Plates Perfect Wines: Creating Little Dishes with Big Flavors with recipes by Kendall-Jackson Executive Chef Justin Wangler. We discuss his wine with food pairing recommendations. Big on his list is Camelot Vineyard KJ Highland Estates Chardonnay with a perfectly grilled steak! Show 735a

Patricia Rossi, Garden Director, Kendall-Jackson, on the 12th Annual Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival, Saturday, September 6, 2008. More than 170 varieties of heirloom tomatoes in every size, shape and color imaginable are featured, picked fresh from our own Culinary Gardens and sampled on a beautiful Wine Country afternoon. Show 735b

Penny Malcom, Americus, Georgia, 2007 winner, and Chandni Patel, Cornerstone Communications, Ltd., on this summer's Third Annual Rías Baixas Recipe Pairing Contest where 'Amateur Chefs Strive to Impress Celebrity Palates.' Malcolm's winning 2007 recipe is Fennel, Fig, Fontina Pizza. She grows fennel and figs on the family farm and chose Fontina cheese to follow the 'f' theme. She knew nothing of Albarino grape and wines before spotting the contest last summer online. You can download her recipe from the link above. Patel administers the annual competition and explains what this year's winner will receive and how to submit your recipe. Show 735c

Chris Nelson, Pinot Noir-specialist Winemaker, CrushPad of San Francisco. Nelson is an Vanderbilt trained chemist who discovered the wine connection at Fresno State in pursuit of his Master's degree in Enology. Nelson is a young Renaissance man ready to answer to your winemaking demands. Show 735d

Joyce Goldstein, San Francisco Chef, Author, Restaurant Food Industry Educator and Consultant, with her latest book.... Mediterranean Fresh: A Compendium of One-Plate Salad Meals and Mix-And-Match Dressings. Her son, Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier, contributes with wine and salad recommendations. Goldstein is a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. She is a long-time Mediterranean food pioneer in the US beginning with the opening of Square One, as chef-owner. Goldstein is a true culinary genius..... teaching by example. Show 731a

Lisa Granik, Master of Wine, Yale Law School, Fulbright Scholar, was a recent judge this past spring of the first National Women's Wine Competition. Woman purchase a majority of the wine sold in the US and the UK. Before wine, her passion was law and Russia. She is fluent in Russian and French.... proficient in Spanish and Italian. Her current position is that of Director, Fine Wine Initiatives at Empire Merchants in NYC. We talk about her journey into wine and attitudes toward women in the male-dominated beverage industry. Show 731b

Randy Lynch, Proprietor, Bennett Lane Winery, Calistoga, on his Bennett Lane Racing Team that competes in the NASCAR West racing schedule. He aims to switch racing fans from beer to Bennett Lane wines! Napa Valley big reds, chocolate and NASCAR all at Bennett Lane Winery. Show 731c

Rupert Symington, Joint Managing Director, fourth generation, Symington Family Estates, Oporto, Portugal, rejoins Wine & Dine Radio from Vila Nova de Gaia with new ideas for serving Port during the summer. Symington portfolio includes the esteemed houses of W. & J. Graham, Dow, Smith Woodhouse, Quinta do Vesuvio, Warre, Gould Campbell and Quarles Harris. Symington divides his family time between the city of Oporto, at the mouth of the Douro River, the Douro valley where all estate Ports and table wine are grown and produced, and San Francisco; his wife is a native. Show 730a

Katrin Naelapaa, Director, Wines From Spain USA is a phenomenally enthusiastic woman. You have seen her name on various food and wine publication articles dedicated to motivate us to explore the huge vinos diversity from Spain. No country in the world has more acreage devoted to the vine. No doubt, the best values in bubbly are Spanish Cavas. Whether you are planning a visit to Spain or exploring producers and regions from home, preparing for wine tastings and Spanish wine-speak, or learning traditional food pairings, Wines From Spain is your one-stop-resource. Show 730b

Steve Metzler, Classical Wines From Spain, Seattle, since 1984. Originally, the portfolio was exclusively wines from Spain but now includes wines from Germany. Business revolves around friendship and personal relationships, wine being no exception. Metzler exclusively sought out estate-grown and bottled wines that reflect.... well... taste of..... their physical and cultural origin. Terroir. One of my favourite still wines is Huguet de Can Feixes Blanc Seleccio from the Penedes D.O. of Spain. Show 730c

Mike Zitzlaff, GM and Chief Winemaker, CrushPad of San Francisco. Roseworthy-trained, with several wine awards to his name, Zitzlaff oversees a staff of varital-specific winemakers who have hundreds of different bosses to answer to. No stress in that! Yeah right. On the other hand, it sounds like a lot of fun to me; Never a day like the one before. Oh honey.... we're moving from Australia to Northern California! Mike brought his family in-tow so I guess he's here to stay. Show 730d

Sergio Esposito, Founder, Italian Wine Merchants, NYC, Author, Passion on the Vine... A Memoir of Food, Wine, and Family in the Heart of Italy. Esposito was born in Naples; His family immigrated to America when he was six years old. Italian Wine Merchants is the foremost Italian wine store in the US devoted exclusively to collectors and enthusiasts interested in obtaining and learning about Italy's best. Show 734a

Stuart Smith, Founder, Vineyard Manager, General Manager, Managing Partner, Smith Madrone Winery and Vineyards, Napa Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, since 1971, Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena. Stu is often quoted and sought out for his leadership and expertise as a mountain vineyardist—whether it’s by The New York Times or National Public Radio or The Napa Valley Register. All wines made entirely from the winery's own estate vineyards on steep mountainsides surrounding the winery on top of Spring Mountain in the Napa Valley. Show 734b

Tony Cartlidge, President, Cartlidge & Browne. Robert Parker highly recommends that you Stick Your Nose into Their Business. For 28 years, the mission has been dry, dry, dry singing varietal correctness, begging for communion with food, and above all, premium quality wine at modest every-day-drinking prices.... with the unsolicited stamp of approval from The Wine Advocate! English-born Tony Cartlidge has been making California appellation wine from Napa since 1980 under the Cartlidge & Browne, Stratford, Rabid Red, and Manzanita Canyon labels. He says, "It's easier than driving a cement or logging truck." Show 733a

Suzanne Phifer Pavitt, Co-Founder, Phifer Pavitt Wine, Calistoga. Intoxicating... Date Night Rules at Organic Phifer Pavitt Wine in Napa. Phifer Pavitt Napa Valley 'Date Night' Cabernet Sauvignon has it all... dark chocolate, cut hay, wild herbs, toasty oak, tobacco, tea leaves, leather... A huge fruit-forward organic monster. According to Southern born country girl Suzanne Phifer Pavitt and Southern California city boy Shane Pavitt, the most important decisions in their lives have been made on their cherished Date Nights: The new job, starting a family, purchasing property for a winery! Show 733b

Michael Brill, President and CEO, CrushPad, San Francisco, where Amateur and Virtual Winemakers Win Competitions. CrushPad was born in 2004 to serve would-be winemakers across the virtual landscape who couldn't up and quit their job and move to California. His neighbors must have thought he had a screw loose back in 2002.... digging up his entire 625-square-foot back yard in Potrero Hill, San Francisco.... to plant Pinot Noir and Syrah vines. Many techies lose their heart to wine... eventually, but not compared to Michael Brill who realized that his backyard vineyard and garage winery were earning him new friends and future clients. Follow-Your-Dream, learn winemaking with Fusebox, CrushPad and VinVillage. Show 733c

29 Cosmetics Founder Lydia Mondavi, with her mother Anita Wilbanks, and grandmother Stella Abernethy talk about their business of artisan angi-aging cosmetics produced in Italy, the September '08 launch of the new 29 Club Skin Care Protection crafted in California, and catering to 29 Cosmetics' exclusive luxury retailer Neiman Marcus.... It's a family affair from Atlanta and Napa. Stella individually inspects and packs each 29 Cosmetics item before being shipped to Neiman Marcus stores. Anita joins Lydia at each of the Neiman Marcus store launches. Lydia recently opened her signature 29 Spa at the Mansion on Peachtree in the Rosewood Hotel, Atlanta. Show 732a

Rob Barnett, CEO and Founder of VinVillage.com announces its first "Members Community Barrel of Wine" Sponsored by Crushpad. Members are invited to join in and be part of the first "Community Barrel". Sign-up early as there are only 85 three-bottle lots available. Show 732b

Megan McGrath, Winemaker, Lucas and Lewellen Vineyards, Santa Barbara County. Megan McGrath, eighth generation Californian on her father's side, grew up on the family's Ventura County ranch. She learned early on that soil is what agriculture is all about, including growing wine grapes. She makes wines from a wide range of grapes grown in three separate Santa Barbara County vineyards, but her favorite might just be Pinot Noir, a love-affair that started in her previous job as a custom crush consultant. Show 732c

Limeng Stroh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Full Circle Wine Solutions, Inc. a global wine and spirits education firm that grows brand loyalty and client profits through tailored wine programs and effective hospitality training. In addition to onsite wine seminars, Full Circle Wine Solutions is about to launch a new wine education website for trade members and consumers who have passion for wine and seek to grow their knowledge about wine. Stroh grew up in Singapore, received her college education in the US, and is targeting clients in Asia. Show 729a

Evan Goldstein Master Sommelier, President & Chief Education Officer, Full Circle Wine Solutions, Inc. and WineCouch, wine education website for trade members and consumers who have passion for wine and seek to grow their knowledge about wine. The highly regarded Goldstein travels the world creating Perfect and Daring wine and food Pairings. Show 729b

Lori Ondaro, Breast Cancer Survivor, who, along with her son, Jeff Murrell, Director of Research at StaVin, and daughter-in-law, Julie Murrell, Assistant Winemaker at The Hess Collection Winery in Napa, have founded American Roots Winery, Napa Valley, "Winemaking To End Breast Cancer." They just bottled their Red, White and Blue label wines with ten percent of total sales are being donated to breast cancer organizations. Show 729c

Jeff Bundschu, President, sixth-generation, Gundlach Bundschu Estate Vineyard and Winery, on Towle's Hill original, one-act play commissioned in celebration of the family's 150th Anniversary at the winery, touring the country with stops in NYC, Charlotte, New Orleans, LA, and Sonoma left to go. Jeff joined us from the Unicorn Theater in Kansas City, Missouri. Read his blog on tour. Show 728a

Albe Zakes, Director of Public Relations, TerraCycle specializing in unique eco-friendly home products, Trenton, New Jersey, partnering with Kendall-Jackson, offering refurbished KJ wine oak barrels transformed into The Rotary Composter and Rain Barrel water storage containers available at Sam's Club and Home Depot nationwide, and the just launched Free Cork Collection Program saving corks from landfills, available to interested bars, restaurants, tasting rooms, wineries and wine events. Show 728b

Jeff Morgan, Napa Valley-based Winemaker, Author, Journalist and Wine Educator, returns to Wine & Dine Radio to talk about the creation of and story behind Covenant Cabernet Sauvignon and RED C, Kosher wines with an update on SoloRosa Wines, Z-Mor Winery and Rose Avengers and Producers. Show 727a

Julianne Balmain, Author, the Sonny McCoskey Mystery Series, returns to Wine & Dine Radio to talk about her auction lot donated to Auction Napa Valley 2008 charity event, available for bidding now through June 6th. If you've ever wanted a fictional alter ego, now is your chance. As part of Auction Napa Valley and in conjunction with Groth Vineyards, she's auctioning off the name of one of the characters in her next Nadia Gordon Napa Valley mystery novel, Lethal Vintage, to be published in April 2009. Show 727b

Mike Miller, spokesperson for Candacy Taylor--photographer, ethnographer and sociologist, documenting women who sling hash and serve coffee as career waitresses in diners and coffee shops across America. Self-employed, without health insurance, Taylor is reluctantly asking for financial support to defray the mounting expenses associated with her recent emergency back surgery caused from lugging heavy photo equipment for years. Show 727c

Tom Wark, Proprietor/Founder, Wark Communications, a marekting communication firm specializing in the wine trade. Wark returns to Wine & Dine Radio to discuss a recent entry on his Tom Wark's Fermentation--The Daily Wine Blog... "Where Do Wineries Stand on Free & Fair Trade in Wine?" and Wine Without Borders issues concerning the consumer's right to purchase wine from national retailers shipping orders across state lines. Contact your state representative and learn what you can do to protect your rights via Specialty Wine Retailers Association. Show 727d

Michael Chiarello, "Flavour-Maker," Napa Valley Chef, Emmy-winning TV personality, Author, Founder of NapaStyle: online lifestyle retailer, Wine-grower: Chiarello Family Vineyards, Anguin, California, on growing up in a California-Calabrian farming and ranching family, and his passionate career spent creating bridges between food and wine in the vineyard and kitchen. His favourite wine to serve with food is Zinfandel... the "Golden Retriever of red wine." Show 726a

Sandra Gay, Attachee de Communication, Syndicat AOC Tavel: The 1st Rose of France, a Midi-Mediterranean Cru Right Rhone Bank area within the Cotes du Rhone near Avignon. Tavel is a full-bodied dry rose wines crafted from nine Rhone grape varieties. Tavel A.O.C. has remained "faithful to its secular specialization. Rose pink is not a fashionable color here, but rather an original identity." Show 726b

Robert Blue, Winemaker, Bonterra Vineyards, in the Russian River benchlands of Mendocino, exclusively made from organically grown grapes, returns to Wine & Dine Radio to talk about his Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal awards from the The (first annual) International Green Wine Competition. Show 726c

Paul Dolan, Honorary Chairman, The (first annual) International Green Wine Competition, the first and only competition devoted to recognizing and rewarding outstanding wines made from certified Biovin (France), Demeter certified Biodynamic (international), Certified Organic, from Transitional vineyards and from Naturally-grown grapes. Dolan is co-founder of Mendocino Wine Co., author of True to Our Roots: Fermenting a Business Revolution, and Winemaker for Paul Dolan Vineyards certified organic and biodynamic wines. Medal winners are available here first at WineFairy.com by medal report. Show 725a

Jan Shrem, Founder/Proprietor Clos Pegase Estate Winery of Calistoga in Napa County, returns to Wine & Dine Radio to discuss “Bacchus the Rascal, A Bacchanalian History of Wine Seen Through 4,000 Years of Art.” Shrem is actively seeking new Guest Speaking opportunities around the US specifically at Social and Country Clubs, and Museums, that hold regular wine events. To learn more, email:  jshrem@clospegase.com or by phone 707.737.1407. Show 725b

Lisa Bishop Forbes, recently promoted Winemaker, Dry Creek Vineyard, on the winery's newly launched What is Fume? campaign to bring awareness and understanding to Fumé Blanc. Read DCV Second Generation Winery Owner Kim Stare Wallace's blog entry on the matter; I Fume, You Fume, We All Fume! What is Fume? Show 724a

John Kapon, Acker Merrall & Condit, President and Auction Director, 3rd. generation wine merchant, founded in 1820, Acker Merrall & Condit is America's oldest fine wine merchant and soon to launch the inaugural wine auction in Hong Kong on 31 May, 2008 at the prestigious Island Shangri-La Hotel. With an estimated value in excess of US$5 million (HK$40 million), it will be the largest wine auction ever staged in Asia. The company is the biggest wine auctioneer in America with a total of over US$60 million achieved both in 2007 and 2006. Show 724b

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.Neuroanatomist and Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, recently named one of Time Magazine's 2008 100 Most Influential People in The World, Author, My Stroke of Insight - A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey, on how the brain processes sensory analysis for wine and food. Watch this video of Dr. Jill and change your life for the positive, forever. Show 724c

Wine and Dine Radio Launches a new partnership with VinVillage.com Radio on WS Radio internet radio platform. We'll hear from Rob Barnett, CEO & Founder, VinVillage.com, 'A Social Organization For Wine Enthusiasts" and Chuck Samuelson, Chef, Consultant, San Diego Village Leader. Show 723

Anne Willan, award-winning cooking teacher, food writer, and the author of more than 30 cookbooks, on The Country Cooking of France. She founded La Varenne, esteemed cooking school, at Chateau du Fey in Burgundy, France. Show 722a

Vicki Carroll, Director, Hospice du Rhone: 22 Varieties... One Vision, the world's largest annual international celebration of Rhône variety wines, the single most important gathering of international Rhône wine producers and enthusiasts in the world. Show 722b

Joseph Robert Mills, Ph.D., Writer and Faculty Member, North Carolina School of the Arts, on the process of writing and poetry, reciting poems from his new book, Angels, Thieves, and Winemakers. Show 721

Larry N. Levine, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, on the 2nd. Annual Sonoma County Grape Camp: The Ultimate Wine & Food Adventure, September 29 - October 1, 2008. Show 720a

Christopher Barefoot, Estate Director, Robert Mondavi Winery, announcing a unique new Taste3 Fellowship. Taste3 Conference, presented by Robert Mondavi Winery, July 17-19, 2008. Learn more here. Show 720b

Antonella Imborgia, of Vigne Regali, Strevi, Piedmont, on Italian Spumantes: Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui perfect with chocolate, produced in the traditional Martinotti tank process, Banfi Brut Metodo Tradizionale Classico: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, aged 24-months in the bottle; and Principessa Perlante Gavi Estate Bottled 100 percent Cortese with just a soft touch of bubble on the tongue. These wines can be ordered online direct from Castello Banfi Store in the US. Show 720d

David Pearce, Winemaker, Grove Mill Wine Company, Marlborough, New Zealand, with the winery since 1988, on the release of the world's first CarboNZero® wines, vintage 2006, among the world's first carbon-neutral consumer products, and other in-house Sustainable Practices. Show 719b

Tim Thornhill, Partner, Parducci Winery and parent, Mendocino Wine Company, on Sustainability and their process of becoming the first cabon neutral winery in the United States, having received the 2007 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award in the category of Climate Change. Show 719a

Becky Sue Epstein, International Wine and Spirits, Food and Travel Writer, attending the annual En Primeur Bordeaux tasting, from Sauternes on Sauternes, Show 718a and back home in Boston, with her summary thoughts on the 2007 Bordeaux vintage wines. Show 720c

Lorena Garcia, Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Maven, Owner and Executive Chef, Elements Tierra Restaurant, featuring an eclectic blend of Latin and Asian-inspired dishes located in the heart of Miami's design district, on her new line of California wine, Latin cuisine and wine pairings, comfort food, her travels around the world and her Venezuelan family roots. Show 718b

Neil Harvey, Director of Exhibitions, Copia-The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts, on The Austrian Winery Boom, presenting more than 40 projects in a new exhibition exploring the "recent symbiosis between architecture and wine making." Show 718c

Lily Peterson, Wine Educator, Copia-The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts, on The Austrian Winery Boom, with a tribute to Austrian cuisine and culture: wine programs and tastings, wine and food pairings, an Austrian-inspired Taste of Copia lunch, guest chef and winemaker appearances, films and Spring Wine Festival. Show 718d

Dr. Heike Platter, Marketing, The Botanical Gardens of von Schloss Trauttmansdorff (Castle) and Laimburg Province (research) Winery, Merano, on the history, classifications, winegrowing areas, and varieties of the autonomous Italian province of Alto Adige, South Tyrol, Italy. She spoke to us from Bolzano. Show 717a

Joyce Lock, Culinary Consultant, Stir, Des Moines, Iowa, Author, Foodie Fight-A Trivia Game For Serious Food Lovers. Show 717b

Lee Skawinski, Executive Chef, Cinque Terre and Vignola Restaurants, Portland, Maine, Event Chair, 'Eco Appetito-Good Eating For A Good Earth' "Maine sustainable food celebration” to benefit the innovative “Food for Thought” program at Ferry Beach Ecology School for area children. Show 717c

Ron Newcomb, President, Resveratrol, Inc., on NutraGrape, natural, health and beauty products: The Vine Facial Creme, The Vine Hand and Body lotion, and NutraGrape encapsulates 100% ground grape seed based on Muscadine grape seed, proven higher levels of natural antioxidants. Show 716

Andy Anderson, Architect, Chairman, CRUSH Party and CRUSH Classic: Southern Arizona's Largest Outdoor fine art and rare wine festival, to benefit the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, and Gary Spadafore, Certified Wine Educator and Director of Education, Alliance Beverage Distributing Company of Arizona, International Bordeaux Educator, contributing seminar host. Show 715a

Harlan Wheatley, Master Distiller, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Franklin County, Kentucky, talks about the small-batch, handmade, premium Rain Vodka, distilled seven times, made from 100 percent USDA certified organic white corn from Yale, Illinois. He spoke to us from the distillery. Show 715b

Ernie Weir, Owner, Operator, Winemaker, Founded 1979, updates us on what's new at the only certified Kosher Napa Valley wines, The Vineyards of Hagafen Cellars, Prix Vineyards, and Don Ernesto Vineyards, Silverado Trail, with an organic Riesling in the portfolio. Extremely limited. Join the vineyard family Wine Club. He spoke to us from the winery. Show 715c

Brett Corrieri, Executive Chef/Co-Owner, and Lars Kopperud, General Manager/Co-Owner, MAFIAoZA's Pizzeria & Neighborhood Pub, since 2005, near Nashville's music row; Corrieri's Formaggeria and Vinea Wine & Spirits, on the Nashville wine and Italian food scene, their clientele, restaurant expansion plans underway, sharing their immense passion and expertise satisfying the regular locals (mainly professional women!) and famous alike. Show 714a

Gladys Horiuchi, Manager, Communications, Wine Institute, "The Advocacy Group for the California Wine Industry" extolling the virtues of the newly launched national Land of Wine and Food campaign alliance with the California Travel & Tourism Commission, the new California travel itinerary resource portal. Show 714b

Tony Kirk, Founder and CEO, Birdstone Winery, Madera, California, former President, Madera Vintners Association, on the conception and launch of the Designated Drivers Madera Wine Trail VIP program. Show 714c

KC Pomering, Executive Administrator, Madera Vintners Association, on the continued development of the Designated Drivers Madera Wine Trail VIP program. Show 714d

Andreas Larsson, Best Sommelier of the World 2007/Le Meilleur Sommelier du Monde 2007, Creative Head Sommelier PM & Vänner restaurant, Växjö, Sweden, joins us from Sweden. Show 713a

Judith Finlayson, Author, The Complete Whole Grain Cookbook, with many recipes using wine as an ingredient, joins us from Toronto. Show 713b

Joel Stein, Ivy-League educated, self-absorbed Columnist, Essayist, Time Magazine, LA Times, and others on wine and food. Show 712a

Tim McDonald, Spokesperson, Bota Box , premium, vintage dated California wine-in-a-box, featuring a new Green Package. Show 712b

Tom Harvey, Partner/Founder, Pure Vine Wines, biodynamic and organic wine-of-the-month club. Show 712c

Allan Wright, Founder and Owner, with Reno Walsh, Wine Guide, Zephyr Adventures--Active Wine Adventures Around the World, on their brand new wine tourism via foot, bike, canoe, rafting with 2008 tours scheduled for Oregon, Sonoma, Burgundy, Tuscany & Umbria, Spain, South Africa, and Chile & Argentina. Show 711a

Vanni Lusetti, Winemaker, Cantine Maschio dei Cavalieri Prosecco, from Conegliano, Veneto, Italy, on Prosecco styles, DOC and geography of origin, compared to other traditional sparkling wines, and entertaining ideas, from the winery. Show 711b

Natalie MacLean, prolific, award-winning wine journalist, Author, Red, White and Drunk All Over, publishes a free wine newsletter, with her current favourite wine-and-chocolate matches for Valentine’s Day, from Ontario. Her website provides lots more wine and food combinations. Show 710a

Madhur Jaffrey, writer, cookbook author, TV chef, illustrator, and award-winning actress originally from Delhi, India, as the world's foremost authority on Indian cooking with Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking for the hour, from NYC. Jaffrey was recently awarded an honorary Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to the worlds of cooking and acting. Show 710b

Claude Mandois, 9th generation, Director, Henri Mandois Champagne, Pierry, France, Champagne growers since 1735, Champagne producers since 1905, now available in the United States. The Brut Rose Grande Reserve, a perfect new pour for Valentine's Day, having recently received 90 points from Wine Spectator magazine, from Champagne. Show 709

Kristy Charles, Executive Director, Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association, on the Third Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival. Show 708a

Sean O'Keefe, Vineyard Manager, Specialty Winemaker, Chateau Grand Traverse: Winery, Vineyards, Inn, Traverse City, Michigan, Michigan Peninsula, on the winery's history, and his hand-crafted dry Rieslings and Gewurztraminers. Show 708b

Christophe Schneider, Research Engineer, INRA: National Institute for Agronomic Research in Colmar, France, discusses his research on Alsace varietals and climate change. Show 708c

Sarah Bennett, Research Enologist and Co-Owner, Navarro Vineyards, Host of the technical conference at the Third Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival, on her family's history of winemaking and grapegrowing in Anderson Valley since 1974, and their significant commitment to Gewurztraminer. Show 708d

Ferenc Mate, Hungarian-born, Winemaker, Photographer, Sailing-enthusiast, prolific Author, A Vineyard in Tuscany: A Winelover's Dream, the story behind the Mates’ internationally acclaimed organic winery and two-year restoration of their house: a 13th-century friary in Montalcino. Show 707a

Barry H. Gump, Ph.D., Chemist, Winemaker, recently joined the faculty in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University as the Harvey R. Chaplin Eminent Scholar in Beverage Management, will discuss beverage management and FIU's role in educating the next generation of growers and marketers. Show 707b

Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine, simply the most famous woman in wine, internationally, Co-Author/Editor, The World Atlas of Wine, sixth ed., with new edition worldwide updates and trends. Show 706a

Karen MacNeil, Teacher, Writer, Consultant, Chair of the Professional Wine Studies Program at the Napa Valley location of the Culinary Institute of America, with Karen's Wine Lover's Page-A-Day Desk Calendar 2008, featuring fascinating facts, trivia, quotes and more. Order via emailing Karen@karenmacneil.com. Show 706b

David Fussell, Sr., Founder, Duplin Winery: North Carolina's largest wine producer, on the creation of a world class resort destination, The Village at Duplin Winery, I-40, Rose Hill, North Carolina. Show 706c

Roger Scruton, Philosopher and London-based Wine Correspondent, with Chapter One, The Philosophy of Wine, in Questions of Taste: The Philosophy of Wine. Show 705a

Steve Charters, Master of Wine, English-born, recently transferred from Australia to France, Professor of Champagne Management, Reims Management School, with Chapter Eight, On the Evaluation of Wine Quality, in Questions of Taste: The Philosophy of Wine. Show 705b

Gloria Origgi, Italian-born, Paris-based Philosopher specializing in social epistemology, with Chapter Nine, Wine Epistemology: The Role of Reputational and Ranking Systems in the World of Wine, in Questions of Taste: The Philosophy of Wine. Show 705c

Dr. Barry C. Smith, Scottish-born, Paris-based Philosopher, Editor Questions of Taste: The Philosophy of Wine, with Chapter Three, The Objectivity of Tastes And Tasting, and a summary of other contributor's works in Questions of Taste: The Philosophy of Wine. Show 705d

Andrew Jefford, London-based Author, Wine Writer and Critic, with Chapter Ten, The Art and Craft of Wine, in Questions of Taste: The Philosophy of Wine. Show 705e

Paul Sloan, Co-Founder, Small Vines Wines, Inc., Sebastopol, California, along with wife, Kathryn, specializing in artisanal, naturally-farmed, extremely limited availability, Sonoma Pinot Noir high-density winegrowing. Show 704a

Michel Richard, Chef, Author, Maestro, Citronelle D.C., on growing up in the kitchen from the tender age of 14, and learning his craft for which he is still motivated to lead and teach after 40 years, creating dishes that "dance on the plate, as well as in the mouth." Show 704b

Jennifer Chotzi Rosen, Writer, Educator, Entertainer, otherwise known as the Cork Jester, with an eclectic range of wine gifts, ranging from bizarre to beautiful, stupid to practical and ingenious, including her brand new Cork Jester's Wine Teasers game. Show 704c

Merrill Williams, Editor/Publisher, Maine Food & Lifestyle Magazine, Connecting People to Local Resources, the flavors and images of Maine published quarterly. Show 703a

Robert Rossi, Contributor, Maine Food & Lifestyle Magazine, with his current Holiday Issue column Making Wine from Maine-Grown Grapes: Three Vineyards, Three Stories. Show 703b

SGT Rudasi, Alexander D., Communications Team Chief 3-320th FA 3rd BDE 101st ABN DIV Air Assault, from somewhere in the desert south of Bagdad, on spending the holidays away from home. Show 703c

Jean-Baptiste Cristini, Champagne Salon Le Mesnil, unique in all the world: dedicated to a singular place, a singular grape, a singular year, and sister winery Champagne Delamotte, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize et Oger--vin terroir France, Champagnes for connoisseurs, entertaining and food pairing ideas to inspire. Show 702a

Candacy A. Taylor, multimedia project, Counter Culture: The American Coffee Shop Waitress, looking for more waitresses to interview and photograph in the southern United States. Show 702b

Lydia Mondavi, Founder, Spa Consultant, 29 Cosmetics, the world's first comprehensive cosmetic collection enriched with beneficial grape seed extract, with gift ideas. Show 702c

Peggy Flemming, 1968 Olympic Gold Medal Skater, Breast Cancer Survivor, Co-founder, Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery, Los Gatos, on her signature Victories Dry Rose, (72% pinot noir, 28% syrah) with $2 from every bottle sold donated to raise funds for breast cancer research, awareness and a cure. Show 701a

Pam Boring, Co-Founder and CEO, The California Wine Club, Breast Cancer Survivor, recently partnered with Peggy Fleming and her winery Fleming-Jenkins Winery and Vineyards to support breast cancer research. Show 701b

Jaco Potgeiter, Winemaker, Tall Horse Wines, The Cape Winelands, South Africa, with a new Pinotage Rose. Show 701c

Jamie Kutch, former Merill Lynch NASDAQ trader turned boutique-boutique Pinot Noir artisan Winemaker, Kutch Wines, on his 93 point Wine Spectator 2005 Sonoma Coast Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. He also makes a dry Sonoma coast Pinot Noir Rose. Show 701d

Julie L. Cannon, Southern Lifestyle/Romance writer, with her new title, The Romance Readers' Book Club. Show JulieCannon

Joe Otos, Winemaker and Founding Partner, Willowbrook Cellars, producers of small batch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, on the stupendous 2005 Pinot Noir vintage. Show 700a

Braiden Rex-Johnson, Seattle-based Author with a gorgeous photographed, much-deserved dedication to... Pacific Northwest Wining & Dining. Show 700b

Terry Culton, Winemaker, Adelaida Cellars, on Adelaida’s Beaujolais Nouveau, harvested August 29 at the winery’s HMR Estate Vineyard. One acre of Gamay Noir was planted in 1964 on what was then called Hoffman Mountain Ranch. The historic vineyard also boasts the oldest pinot noir vines on the South Central Coast. Show 700c

Patricia McRitchie, Attorney, McRitchie Associates, LLC, Wine Country Consulting, on her work shepherding new American Viticultural Appellations through federal bureaucracy. Patricia is Partner and Co-Founder, with winemaker husband Sean, of McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks, in Yadkin Valley, North Carolina AVA. Show 698a

Bernard Delille, French Winemaker, and Brian Ross, Director of Food and Beverage, Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Estate Winery, Asheville, North Carolina, America's largest home with the most highly visited winery in the US. Show 698b

Alfonso Cevola, Italian wine Ambassador, Wine Blogger, On the Wine Trail in Italy, moving between Italy and America, passionate about both countries; Sustained by the energies of California, Texas, Sicily and the Adriatic. Alfonso blogs three nights a week. Show 697a

Gina DePalma, Pastry Chef, Author, Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen, with foreword by Mario Batali, simply delicious! Show 697b

The Saucy Sisters, Barbara Nowak and Beverly Wichman, party experts and food and wine authors, Personal Party Coaches with their new holiday hosting service available online for $200, any size group! Show 698

Kent Rosenblum, Founder, President, CEO, Winemaker, Rosenblum Cellars, since 1978, specializing in elegant, balanced, rich, award-winning Zinfandels and Rhone-blend red and white wines. Currently, 26 different old-vine head-pruned Zinfandels are available. Show 696a

Jayme Nunn, Marketing Director, Blackburn Family Founders Daughter, Pietra Santa Winery, Cienga Valley, California, on The Olive Experience, inviting the public to learn how to harvest olives, press, taste, blend, and create artisan extra virgin olive oil. Show 696b

Gillian Riley, London-based Food Historian and Author, The Oxford Companion to Italian Food from Italy. According to Chef Mario Batali, in the foreword, "Still hungry for Italy... the food and drink along with all of their associated tastes and smells... the weather, the landscape, places, people, and their way of life too." Show 695a

Norman Schwartz, Chairman, Schwartz Olcott Imports, LLC and Terry Wheatley, Partner, Oops Carmenere-based Chilean Wines, the lost grape of Bordeaux. Check out the new delicous dry Carmenere rose. Show 695b

Thomas Duroux, Managing Director, Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Classified 3rd. Growth, on the 1994 Vintage. Show 694a

Eric Arnold, author, First Big Crush: The Down and Dirty on Making Great Wine…Down Under, on why winemaking is one of the most dangerous and dirtiest jobs on earth. Show 694b

Anna Mastronardi Novak, AM Studio, Whidbey Island, Washington on the language of original inspired works, including those of vineyards using wax-pigment pencil on archival French paper, oil sticks on canvas, and mixed media. Show 694c

Karen Taylor, Editor, France Magazine. Show 693a

Edward Hamilton shares his passion for Martinique’s rhum agricole. On this French Caribbean island, A.O.C. and terroir are taking on a whole new meaning. Show 693b

Gerard Bertholon, Corporate Chef, President, Five Leaf gourmet frozen food line, discusses the latest in sous-vide cuisine from the innovative Cuisine Solutions. The company’s frozen food business has recently expanded from hotels, airlines and restaurants to the military and retail outlets such as Costco and Wegmans. Show 693c

Christophe Chateau, Director of the Union des Cotes de Bordeaux, talks about the challenges facing winegrowers of Les Cotes de Bordeaux. How can these small family-owned vineyards compete on the world market? Show 693d

Roseann Tully, CEO & Founder, Intermezzo Magazine and Intermezzo Ireland, all about food, travel, wine and home in one beautifully written and photographed package, since 2001.

Becky Sue Epstein, Senior Editor Wine and Spirits, Intermezzo Magazine with Drink Notes: Great Wine & Spirits column and travel notes from Champagne.

Nancy Light, Director of Communications, Wine Institute: The Voice for California Wine, on California culinary and wine tourism and shipping wine direct from winery tasting rooms.

Jerome Durand, Director of Marketing and Communication, Bureau National Interprofesionnel du Cognac, on Cognac consumption and current events around the world.

Mariah Clinton, Auction Manager, KRCB Public Broadcasting for the North Bay, California, Televised PBS Wine & Epicurean Auction. Bid on lot #7180 and be a guest on Wine & Dine Radio.

Tom Simoneau, Wine Educator and Consultant, Radio Host, KRCB Auctioneer, Winemaker, Simoneau Vineyard, talks about the release of his new Alexander Valley 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Britt Karlsson, Swedish Wine and Food Writer, Tour-Guide, living in Paris, founder, BK Wine, on a brand new English-language, Bordeaux-Perigord tour: Truffles, Wine, Foie Gras and Duck.

Karen Ross, President, California Association of Winegrape Growers, on the differences between Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic wine...terms that are thrown around a lot but not very well understood by the consumer, with updates on the continued growth and success of the organization's signature concept, California's Sustainable Winegrowing Program.

Jeff Frey, Sustainable Vineyard Management Consultant, Santa Barbara County, Tapestry Vineyards, specializling in Pinot Noir; Chairman, Technical Issues and Sustainabilty Committee, California Association of Winegrape Growers, on California's Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices.

Kim Ledbetter-Bronson, Lodi third generation Winegrape Grower, Vino Farms, with sustainably owned and managed vineyards in Lodi, Napa and Sonoma, on California's Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices.

Stephen Kautz, President, Ironstone Vineyards, Calaveras County, Sierra Foothills, committed to sustainably grown grapes, on California's Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices.

Neil Roberts, Sustainable Vineyard Management Consultant, Roberts Vineyard Services, Paso Robles; Winemaker, Clavo Cellars Sauvignon and Syrah; Chairman, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance; on California's Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices.

Nicolo' Mascheroni Stianti, son of Carlo Mascheroni and Giovannella Stianti Mascheroni, working proprietors, Castello Di Volpaia, producing organic Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan wines, organic olive oil and vinegar, in the village of Volpaia, north of Radda, for the hour from Tuscany, on Volpaia's high-elevation wines, his father's twenty-year mission to unite producers of Chianti Classico into one Consorzio, the family's restoration of historic village buildings, vineyard replanting, villas for rent, woods with hiking trails, and an on-premise cooking school.

Gene A Krielow, Amateur Antique Wineglass Collector, continues the conversation about wineglass collecting and the history of early 20th century American glass designer-pioneers Henry Clay Frye and Frederick Carder.

David Leader, Entrepreneur Baker, Author, Local Breads: Sourdough and Whole-Grain Recipes From Europe's Best Artisan Bakers, with his delicious philosophy of breadmaking and beautiful analogy between the unique qualities of artisnal bread as compared to Old World wine in terms of typicity of place, culture, and historical significance.

Doug Frost, Master Sommelier, Master of Wine, Wine Writer and Consultant, Spokesperson, Wines From Spain, Hosting a new educational video podcast series Exploring Albarino dry, fruity white wines of Rias Baixas, Galicia region.

Dave Eckert, PBS television Host and Producer, Culinary Travels with Dave Eckert.

Fred Plotkin, a self-described "Pleasure Activist," Italian food and music expert, author, Italy for the Gourmet Traveler, 21 regions, 500 places, 800 eateries... the most complete gastronomic guide to Italy ever published. Learn about opera and culinary/cooking guided tours and cruises with Plotkin and opera luminaries.

Lisa Peacock, Founder, The Peacock Foundation, on the annual Charity Wine Event, North Hollywood, California.

Laura Waniuk, Marketing and Product Development, Chuao Chocolatier, providing "Educainment" by expertly matching their marvelous Venezuelan chocolate Truffles, Bonbons and Cocoapods with wines.

Darren McGrady, Private Chef to Princess Diana, author, Eating Royally: Recipes & Remembrances From a Palace Kitchen, with over 100 recipes and 150 photos. He chose to donate his entire advance from the book to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. Children and Aids were two of Princess Diana’s charity goals.

Patricia Rossi, Garden Director, Kendall-Jackson Vineyard Estates, brings us up to date on the new wine events scheduled for the 11th Annual Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival, Sepember 8th.

Heinz Beck, German born, prolific culinary author, Rome’s only Michelin three-star Chef and one of only five in Italy, will host customized cooking classes, at Castello Banfi's vineyard estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, complemented by wine tastings and visits to artisan food producers and markets, October 28-31 and November 25-28. Space is extremely limited. He spoke to us from his roof garden restaurant La Pergola, Rome.

Clotilde Dusoulier, Parisian Food Blogger, Chocolate and Zucchini, shares her passion for all things food-related -- thoughts, recipes, musings, cookbook acquisitions, quirky products, nifty tools, restaurant experiences, ideas, and inspirations... and the modern Parisian lifestyle which may not include wine on a daily basis.

John Blazon, Master Sommelier, Wine Sales and Standards, The Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, The Walt Disney Co., responsible for wine at every restaurant, and resort staff wine training, from Wellington, New Zealand.

Laurence Monclard, Founder, Meeting the French, catering to international tourists seeking highly personalized Parisian Bed and Breakfast opportunities, Dining in French homes, Gastronomy, Cultural, and a new Paris Antique Market bilingual guided group tours. Keep up with what's going on throughout France with a subscription to France Magazine.

Hayo Loacker, Winemaker, Tenute Loacker: Schwarhof Estate, South Tyrol; Corte Pavone Estate and Valdifalco Estate, Tuscany, Italy, on the principles of biological winegrowing. His father Rainer Loacker is the founder of Loacker Remedia Homeopathy.

Christy Campbell, British journalist, author, The Botanist and the Vintner - How Wine Was Saved for the World for the hour, from London, about the invasion and spread of Phylloxera throughout France and elsewhere; a super-sleuth mystery masterpiece.

Dorothy Hamilton, founder, The French Culinary Institute and The International Culinary Center featuring Italian Studies Program, shares inside stories from her new PBS-series companion book, Chef's Story: 27 Chefs Talk About What Got Them Into the Kitchen.

SGT Rudasi, Alexander D., Communications Team Chief 3-320th FA 3rd BDE 101st ABN DIV, shares his thoughts about Army food, on base, and on deployment.

Gene Krielow, private collector, on his 30 years of collecting antique wine glasses. A few examples are shown here online at WineFairy.com.

Tim Teichgraeber, wine columnist, San Francisco Chronicle.

Becky Sue Epstein, Senior Editor, Wine and Spirits, Intermezzo Magazine.

Edward V. McCarthy, wine writer, consultant, educator, author of Wine For Dummies. Listener Club Member interview.

Julia Flynn Siler, Wall Street Journal journalist, author, The House of Mondavi--The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty. Show 677a

Joseph Mills, co-author, A Guide to North Carolina Wineries, second edition., in time for summer travel.

Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan, food writer, baker, Food Editor--Apartment Therapy blog, author, The Greyston Bakery Cookbook, Greyston Bakery, Yonkers, New York.

Lydia Abernathy Mondavi, Founder, The Abernathy Group--A Spa and Resort Resource; Partner, Medusa Wines--Old Vine Napa Valley Zinfandel; on her latest project, 29 Cosmetics, using Grape Seed extract in Age Protecting color cosmetic formulas for skin available at select Neiman-Marcus stores.

Robert Pecota, long-time Napa resident and Winemaker, in the process of creating Napa County's first Agricultural Diversification project in Calistoga Artisan Village to include a small winemaking facility, specializing in Calistoga Petite Sirah, Cabernet/Petit Verdot, and Grenache Rose; an olive oil production facility; and cheese making facility, with an eye toward Green at all levels, exclusively using Napa County resources.

Jim Bernau, Founder and President, Willamette Valley Vineyards, discusses Global Warming's effects on growing world-class Pinot Noir in Oregon; the winery's ongoing efforts to reduce it's carbon footprint; work with the Oregon Environmental Council; and being the first winery in the world to use certified cork stoppers from the Rainforest Alliance to Forest Stewardship Council.

Beatrice Hohenegger, linguist, museum curator, author, Liquid Jade: The Story of Tea from East to West, a fast paced historical account of mankind's relationship with tea that is simply impossible to put down, especially for her engaging connection between the introduction of gin and tea to the United Kingdom, pre-Charles Dickens; and the popularity of tea with sugar, in part, creating the need for slave trade. Hohenegger is a gifted story-teller.

Mitchell Taylor, Managing Director & Consulting Winemaker, Wakefield Wines Party Ltd., New South Wales, family-owned producers of Taylor Wines and Wakefield Wines, since 1969, with Wakefield entirely under screw cap since August 2004.

Kara and Mike Dunn, RetroCellars, crafting mountain, old-vine, Petite Sirah. Kara is a Pecota, Robert Pecota is her father. Mike works with his father at Dunn Vineyards in Napa Valley's town of Anguin. Both grew up in ultra-premium artisan winemaking families in Napa Valley.

Pat Roney, Proprietor-Founder, Girard Winery, St. Helena, on his recent acquisition of Windsor Vineyards, Healdsburg, and his plans to expand Windsor beyond private labels into an ultra-premium Sonoma-based brand.

Michael Blaylock, Winemaker, Quady Vineyards, on the winery's first-ever release of a five-year old Palomino Fino Amontillado-style California Sherry made from biodynamic grapes.

Fuchsia Dunlop, author, Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook: Recipes From Hunan Province, with luscious photographs, on the use of alcohol in Chinese cuisine and culture.

Steve Edmunds, California Winemaker creating expressive wines through which "the earth speaks" in a clear and strong voice of place and time, Edmunds St. John Winery, Songwriter, Lonesome On The Ground CD, "produced and recorded under the influence of intuition and blind luck."

Joy Henderson, Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Schramsberg Vineyards, shares the news that Schramsberg Brut Rosé 2004 was served at the State Dinner at the White House honoring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Susan Reinhardt, syndicated columnist, Asheville author, Not Tonight Honey, Wait 'til I'm a Size 6, and more recently, Don't Sleep with a Bubba, on growing old with Grace and Merlot!

Mary Burnham, Marketing Director, Clos du Bois Winery, Sonoma, California, Spokesperson, Women Heart, Washington D.C., on 'Toast to Mom,' a partnership between Clos du Bois and WomenHeart, a one-stop online resource to help celebrate Mother's Day and Women's Health Month during May, with heart-healthy recipes and pairings by chef Joyce Goldstein. With each e-card or virtual 'toast' sent, Clos du Bois will donate $1 to WomenHeart.

Arne E. Hillesland, Technical Director (Head Distiller), Distillery 209, San Francisco, shares the history of Distillery 209 and the unique hand crafted way he creates copper pot distilled Gin on Pier 50: four-times distilled corn-based spirit base; a citrus-botanical infusion that is light on juniper, with a soft whisper of bergamot!

John Colaruotolo, Vice President, Head Winemaker, Casa Larga Vineyards and Winery, Fairport, New York, near Rochester, since 1974, on the phenomenal success of the family's Fiori Delle Stelle 2004 Vidal Ice Wine, winner of the Governor's Cup award at the New York Wine & Food Classic, and 2005 Fiori Cabernet Franc Ice Wine.

Tom Meyer, Restaurateur, (industry veteran who founded North Carolina barbecue hot spot The Q Shack), Co-Founder, Sauvignon Republic Cellars, dedicated to creating a portfolio of international Sauvignon Blancs, on the debut of Sauvignon Republic Shooter Flight... Two-ounce shot-like tumblers, placemats and tasting sheets created to offer unpretentious exploration of Sauvignon Blanc terroir.

Russell Weis, President and General Manager, Silverado Vineyards, Napa, California, on the winery's newfound dedication to single-vineyard wines, and Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon being named one of only three in California to be given Heritage designation (UC Davis, Foundation Plant Services, Registered Grape Selections).

Richard Marble, President and Development Director, Tour de Champagne, an American celebration of Champagne, paired with culinary treats by talented local chefs, and a Grand Finale hosted by a fine hotel located in each city.

Jane O'Riordan, Cookbook author, chef, teacher, and co-owner of Easton Wines-Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Fiddleton, California, talks about her second cookbook, her signature style of entertaining, her Recipe Project, and her many recipes online.

Tom Silberkleit, Editor and Publisher for Wine House Press in Sonoma, talks abou the third edition of The California Directoryof Fine Wineries, profiling 60 destination wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino.

Richard Flies, Senior Vice President of Education, and Pastry Chef Laureen Gauthier, Director of Curriculum and Accreditation, New England Culinary Institute, on the recent addition of a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts to its existing Bachelor’s degree in hospitality and restaurant management, allowing the highly regarded school to combine its hands-on career training with the prestige of a higher education degree.

Jeff Kunde, Winegrower, Kunde Estate Winery and Vineyards, Kenwood, California, on the new Kunde Eco Winery Tours: Green Tours--scenic hikes exploring seven distinct microclimates on the family's 1850-acre ranch, winetasting and Wine Country Box Lunch with Jeff Kunde!

Chuck Blethen, Amateur Winemaker, Resident Vigneron, Black Mountain Oasis Vineyard, Scottsdale, Arizona, Lecturer, Author, The Wine Etiquette Guide.

Edward Hemingway, Illustrator, Author, Artist, and Mark Bailey, Television and Film Writer, Author, Hemingway & Bailey's Bartending Guide to Great American Writers ... a straight-up homage to the Golden Age of the cocktail blended with classic cocktail recipes and literary history.

Serge Hochar, Bordeaux-trained Winemaker, 'Magician... who only seeks to translate what nature intended," Chateau Musar, Gazir, Lebanon, growing grapes at 3,000 feet elevation in the Bekaa Valley, where viticulture was introduced 6,000 years ago.

Andrew and Laurel Quady, Owners, Quady Winery, 'Keeping it Sweet since 1975,' for the hour, with a thoughtful, informative essay about Dessert Wines, Fortified Wines, Aperitif Wines from around the world; When to enjoy them; with What foods: in what context: and proper handling.

Brian Clements, Partner, Turrentine Brokerage: Grapes & Wine, since 1973, California's largest wine grape brokerage firm, with comment and analysis on the probable impact of specific cultivar supply and demand trends on growers, wineries and consumers.

Michael Antonorsi, co-Founder, Master Chocolatier, Chuao Chocolatier, returned to expand on wine with chocolate based on premium cacao beans from Chuao, Venezuela.

Micha Vaadia, Chief Winemaker, Galil Mountain Winery, a joint venture between Kibbutz Yiron and the Golan Heights Winery, producing 90% red wines in the Upper Galilee mountain range at 1,000 meters elevation, on the border with Lebanon.

Dr. Bonnie Bergin, Founder, Assistance Dog Institute, Santa Rosa, the only collegee offering Bachelor and Master of Science, and Associate of Science degrees in dog studies, on the ground-breaking Golden Retriever training and breeding "sniffer dog" program created to detect vine mealybug in California North Coast vineyards before it spreads.

Fritz Maytag for the hour: San Francisco Brewer, Anchor Brewing Company; Distiller, Anchor Distilling; Napa Valley Spring Mountain Winegrower, famed York Creek Vineyards; third generation dairy farmer, affineur, Maytag Blue, since 1941 Maytag Dairy Farms, Newton, Iowa.

Kara Pecota Dunn, Napa Valley native, Family Vintner, on her and husband Randy's Retro Cellars participation in the 8th annual auction benefiting The Young School, a private non-prifit, non-denominational Montessori-derived program for children ages six through twelve, St. Helena, California.

Stephane Hainaut, General Manager, Barton G The Restaurant, Miami, on his decision to expand the signature gastronomy to a unique commitment to an upscale house-wine program he hopes will inspire other restaurateurs, with historical Barton G wine whimsy.

George Rose, Pulitzer Prize-nominated former Los Angeles Times photographer, announced the publication of The Art of Terroir, a collection of wine country photographs on exhibit at The Sonoma County Museum.

Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW, President, International Wine Center NYC, Author, Spokesperson for the Alto Adige Wines of the Italian Alps US Campaign.

Klaus Gasser, Enologist and Sales Director, Cantina Terlano Cooperative, since 1893, Alto Adige, on his philosophy of aging Alto Adige white wines... "memory of origin" in the glass... gorgeous wines.

Elena Walch, Owner, Winemaker, Castel Ringberg and Kastelaz Vineyard, on her career path from Engineer to Family Winemaker, Restaurateur... from big-city Milano to the village of Tramin, the birthplace of Gewürztraminer... delicious wines of different sub-zones within Alto Adige.

Louis-Fabrice Latour, CEO, 9th generation, Maison Louis Latour, family-run negociant-eleveurs, Burgundy.

Pascal Boye, Vice President Exports North America, for Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, only 31-years old and already one of the world's top Champagne brands.

Natalie Oliveros, aka Savanna Samson, Adult-Film Star turned wine entrepreneur, on her Old-World dream wine brand Sogno: Uno red, Due white, and a soon to be released Barbera.

Al Roker, NBC Television Personality, Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur, 'America’s Most Loved Weatherman,' on Barbeque... slow cooking, indirect heat, with wine.

Michael Antonorsi, co-founder, Master Chocolatier, Chuao Chocolatier, on wine with chocolate based on premium cacao beans from Chuao, Venezuela.

Paul Pontallier, General Directeur-Winemaker, Chateau Margaux, Margaux 1er Cru Classé 1855, on the estate, terroir, provenance in the glass, and 'priviledge of place.'

Steve Smith, Master of Wine, Wine and Viticulture Director, Craggy Range Winery, Hakes Bay, New Zealand, on his role as Chairman, Pinot Noir 2007 New Zealand.

Chris Kaeser, Executive Vice President, Ultra International for Ariston in North America, Italy's leading brand of premium home appliances on Cantina Vino integrated wine storage unit.

Laura DePasquale, Master Sommelier, National Sales Director for Fine Wines, Palm Bay Imports, Miami, on "How to Taste Like a Master Sommelier" and "The Best Italian Wines You've Never Heard Of."

Philippe Manfredini, Vice President of Exports, Champagne Gosset, the oldest known producer of wine in Champagne, since 1584, on the winery's distinctive house-style, range and history.

Pat Thomson and Claudio Bisio, husband and wife, Travel Agents, Founders, La Dolce Vita Wine Tours: The Leaders in Italian Wine Vacations.

Gregory S. Walter, Editor and Publisher, Pinot Report, your one-stop source for news, reviews, analysis, cuisine and lifestyle content focused on the finest Pinot Noirs produced in California, Oregon and other western wine regions.

Alder Yarrow, Founder-Editor, Vinography, the leading wine blog on the internet, just back from New Zealand, talks about his trip and vineyard photographs now available for download to his readers.

Michael Ireland Regnier, acclaimed Photographer, partners with Vinography wine and food blog, to share his layered vineyard landscapes with dedicated wine lovers.

Peter Prager, Winemaker, Prager Winery & Port Works, St. Helena, California, a small family owned and operated winery, producing 3600 cases annually since 1979.

Steve DiFrancesco, Winemaker, Glenora Wine Cellars, Dundee, New York, on the fabulous cool-climate wines of the Finger Lakes winegrowing region.

Edward Wallo, Winemaker, co-founder, co-proprietor, Yorkville Cellars in southern Mendocino County, on 30-acres farmed and certified CCOF organic since 1986. Download the Mendocino County Organic Winery & Vineyard Guide 2006 here.

Maureen Kelly, author, Wine Types: Discover Your Inner Grape, based loosly on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and her love of psychology.

Jeff Morgan, author, The PlumpJack Cookbook: Great Meals for Good Living, forward by PlumpJack Group founder Gavin Newsom and delicious food photography by Leigh Beisch.

Les Utley, General Manager, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula Wine Country, an easy drive from San Diego or LA, on indulgent experiences.

Larry Brooks, Senior Winemaker, Tolosa Winery & Vineyard, San Luis Obispo.

Leslie Sbrocco, wine-food-and travel television personality, consultant, guest lecturer, columnist, author, The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide: Buying, Pairing & Sharing for All.

Alessio Carli, Siena-born, Tuscany, Italy-trained, Wine and Olive Oil Maker, Pietra Santa artisan winery and olive oil producer in the Cienega Valley, California, 25 miles east of Monterey Bay.

Hugh Davies, Winemaker, Schramsberg Vineyards, on his new 1988 J. Schram Rosé, limited production, with caviar.

Deborah Keane, VP Sales and Marketing, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar with wine.

Matt Lee and Ted Lee, co-proprietors of The Lee Bros. Boiled Peanuts Catalogue; food, wine and travel writers, radio hosts, authors, The Lee Bros. Southern Cokbook: Stories and Recipes for Southerners and Would-Be Southerners.

Brent E. Wertz, Certified Executive Chef, Vice President of Food and Beverage, Kingsmill Resort & Spa, Williamsburg, Virginia, owned and operated by Busch Properties, Inc., one of the Anheuser-Busch Companies, teaches us proper beer service and shares beer and food recipes.

Jan Stuebing Smyth, Wine Australia Regional Director USA, and friends sing Jan's annual joy of Australian wine ode to Christmas... this year set to "We Three Kings."

Greg Johns, Greensboro businessman, partner and co-founder,Childress Vineyards, grapegrower, Gianni Vineyards, Yadkin Valley, North Carolina, on the winery's new Victory Cuvee bubbly.

Danny Meyer, innovative restaurateur, President, Union Square Hospitality Group, author, Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business.

Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page, culinary author team, with their latest What to Drink with What you Eat: The Definitive Guide to Pairing Food with Wine, Beer, Spirits, Coffee, Tea--Even Water--Based on Expert Advice from America's Best Sommeliers.

Mike Allan, co-Founder, Winemaker, fifth-generation New Zealander, on his South Island Marlborough Huia Vineyards, specializing in methode Champenoise Vintage Brut, Gewurtraminer, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Dennis Martin, Winemaker, Fetzer Vineyards of Mendocino County, compares stylistic differences, and influences of terroir, on the noble Riesling with holiday culinary traditions: from the Valley Oaks estate, the new Valley Oaks German Riesling, Jekel Vineyards Monterey Riesling and Wakefield Australian Riesling.

Colette Rossant, Author, Chef, Teacher, Mentor, The World in My Kitchen: The Adventures of a (Mostly) French Woman in America, a personal memoir with recipes from her life. Rossant is someone you'll want to get to know... She has the gift of memory as well as an adventurous spirit.

Deborah M. Schneider, CEC, Chef, Author,Baja-Cooking on the Edge, a personal journey with easy-to-follow recipes, a history lesson and travel notes to visit Baja wineries.

Peter Mondavi, Jr., Vice President, Charles Krug--Peter Mondavi Family, celebrates the family's accomplishment as Napa Valley's largest organic landowners, and the upcoming Lifetime Achievement award, reuniting and honoring his father, Peter Mondavi, Sr. and uncle Robert Mondavi, at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, February 2007. Enjoy two family holiday recipe traditions: Peter Mondavi's recipe for Lemon Zabaglione Pie and Grandmother Rosa's Cranberry Pomegranate Walnut Relish.

Michael Mulcahy, President, The Lasallian Education Fund, the West Coast Educational Foundation of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, announces the official release and pre-sale the first Brother Timothy Mont La Salle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, created to honor a grand icon of California's wine industry, crafted by The Hess Collection Winery. This wine was made from a tiny, single vineyard - entirely from Mont La Salle Vineyard estate grapes grown at the site of the original Christian Brothers winery where Brother Timothy worked as cellar master for more than 50 years.

Christina R. Grdovic, Vice President, Associate Publisher, Food & Wine Magazine on the magazine's marketing strategy, and exclusive Connoisseur Club.

Anthony Giglio, sommelier, journalist, author. He is a featured speaker at the annual Miami South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

Alpana Singh, Master Sommelier, Author and TV Personality. She is a featured speaker at the annual Miami South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

Bill Easton, Founder, President and Winemaker, Terre Rouge and Easton Wines, located in California on the West Slope of the Sierra Nevada in Amador County's Shenandoah Valley. Easton is one of the original California Rhone Rangers.

Dana Cowan, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Food & Wine Magazine celebrates all aspects of the epicurean lifestyle, covering the trends, the tables and the talents that define our time's most authentic, exuberant way of life, talks about the magazine's partnership with South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

Jennifer Rubell, renowned hostess, owner of boutique hotels in Miami and Washington, D.C., brings us up to to speed with Real Life Entertaining: Easy Recipes and Unconventional Wisdom. Order online and learn how to make her Spiced Pear Bellinis.

Elwyn Gladstone, William Grant and Sons, on the terroir of Reyka Vodka. Iceland's first and only distilled spirit... produced in a Carter-Head copper pot still (never before used for vodka production), in the world's only geothermally powered distillery, from the purest, practically mineral-free, lava filtered Spring water 65 miles west of the Iceland's capital Reykjav.

Beth Novak Milliken, President, and Jennifer Williams, Winemaker and Vineyard Manager, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, St. Helena, California, farming organically since 1985 and certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers since 1990, producing Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil.

Adolfo Folonari, CEO, Ruffino Winery, sixth generation, since 1877, with an on-air tasting comparing the influence of terroir on four different family estate vineyards in Tuscany.

Bruce Boring, Founder, The California Wine Club, specializing in hand-crafted and hard-to-find artisanal wines Direct to consumers since 1990.

Michael Mondavi, wine industry leader since 1966, Founder, Folio Fine Wine Partners, importer and producer of quality wines from the world's premiere and emerging wine regions.

Bernard Sun, Sommelier, spokesperson for the Wines of Burgundy, Corporate Beverage Director, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's four-star restaurant group. To order a copy of the new compact, portable, plastic-coated spill-proof Discover Burgundy Guide.

Blair Walter, Winemaker, Felton Road, since 1991, Bannockburn, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, specializing in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, on the winery's move to 100 percent biodynamic farming bringing forth the 'best expression of each unique vineyard site.'

Michele Gentille, Chef, food freelance writer, chef interviewer for the Wall Street Journal weekend food page, author, Harrietts Tomato blog... 'All Food All the Time.' In her spare time she is a menu consultant, cooking instructor, recipe developer/editor/tester. Check out her wonderfully creative, instructional Espresso and Potato Galette videos on her blog!

Bob Lindo, Founder, Winegrower, Winemaker, Camel Valley Vineyard on the River Camel, Cornwall, England, producers of award-winning still red and white wines and classic method sparkling wines.

George Rose, Communications Director, recaps this year's Kendall Jackson Vineyard Estate Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival and current vintage California wine-country weather update.

Linda Gassenheimer, television and radio personality, columnist, accomplished professional Chef and author, Fit and Fast Meals in Minutes, featured at theMiami Book Fair International.

Monyka Berrocosa, author, One Sip at a Time--Musings on Wine, Women & Wisdsom consultant, Grape Ventures.

Clark Wolf, President & Founder, Clark Wolf Company Food, Restaurant and Hospitality Consulting; Chair of the Advisory Committee to NYU Steinhardt School of Education Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health.

Jeremy Benson, Executive Director, Free The Grapes! consumer outreach group since 1998, 'To Ensure Consumer Choice in Fine Wine, and Coalition for Free Trade: A Legal Foundation Seeking to Overturn Prohibitions Against Interstate, Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipments.

Holly Finkelstein, Owner-General Manager, Judd's Hill Winery and Judd's Hill MicroCrush 'Custom Winemaking in Napa Valley,' on their fifth year producing the Merlot for the Sundance Institute in Utah for the 'Celebrating Wine as Art' program. Holly is the 'mysterious Miss Mauna Loa' authentic hula dancer for husband Judd's ukulele-playing Hawaiian-classics band The Maikai Gents.

Mariah Clinton, Auction Manager, KRCB-TV and FM 91 PBS and NPR station serving the North and East Bay areas of the San Francisco Bay region on the 9th Annual Wine & Epicurean Auction.

Tom Simoneau--'The Wine Guy', grape grower, winemaker, wine marketer, educator, wine judge, critic, radio personality, Auctioneer for the 9th Annual Wine & Epicurean Auction.

Chandni Patel for the Rias Baixas Albarino Marketing Board on the search for America's best recipe for the coolest white wine from Galicia, in Northwestern Spain.

Charles Coniglio receives Amistad Award and is about to release the winery's first white wine... Leola barrel aged Sauvignon... dedicated to his mother... available only from the winery.

Yoko Sato, Oroya Winemaker, a Spainish wine created especially for sushi and sashimi. Sato is a fascinating international Japanese woman living and working in Catalunya, Spain for the past eight years.

Alan Goldfarb, Napa Valley Regional Correspondent, AppellationAmerica.com talks about Global Warming in Napa Valley on a recent interview with long-time Napa Valley resident, grape-grower, Laurie Wood.

Justin Boeger, Winemaker, Boeger Winery, Eldorado AVA, Sierra Foothills, CA, President, ZAP--Zinfandel Advocates & Producers educational non-profit organization, on CA Senate Bill 1253, designating Zinfandel as California's Historic Wine awaiting Governor Schwarzenegger's signature to become law. Support the bill!

David Lawrence, Beverly Hills private chef, caterer, cooking instructor, author, Boy Eats World!: A Private Chef Cooks Simple Gourmet on cooking and entertaining with wine.

Barbara Nowak and Beverly Wichman, the Saucy Sisters, Wine Reviewers and Corporate Entertainers.

Chef Guy Fieri, FoodNetwork Star for Guy’s Big Bite, restaurateur, TV cooking personality and Sonoma County resident will lead an interactive session on how to "Play with Your Chardonnay" at the Grape To Glass Wings and Wine Lunch at Sonoma-Cutrer Winery, the final event of the 11th Annual Russian River Valley Winegrowers Grape to Glass weekend.

Julianne Balmain, author, on her new travel guide, Night & Day San Francisco ... the bon vivant’s guide to cocktails, dinner, and other pleasures in the city.

Mary Ann Sebastiani Cuneo, CEO/President, of the 102-year-old, family-owned Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, on Sebastiani Winery's 3rd. Annual Canine Festival. Find more information on the many rescue dogs and pets that work with their masters at the pet-friendly Sebastiani winery on the NEWS page.

Mark Fisher, wine blogger, wine writer and education reporter for the Dayton Daily News in Dayton, Ohio and founding editor and contributing writer to Wine Sediments, international blog central. Read what he has to say about the Wine Spectator Dining Guide awards complete with a response from Wine Spectator Publisher/Founder Marvin R. Shanken.

Paul Zimmerman, Dr. Z NFL Columnist, Senior Writer, wine columnist for Sports Illustrated online.

Brian Starer, Senior Partner, Holland & Knight international law firm, on the company's Charitable Foundation, 9/11 dedication of the largest bas-relief sculpture at Ground Zero, the only national memorial paying tribute to the fallen members of the NYC Fire Department. Wines poured at the dedication, depict a custom label of the bas-relief, donated by Windsor Vineyards.

Toni Stockhausen, Director of Winemaking, and Susan Watson, communication liaison, Windsor Vineyards, the leading winery in the U.S. providing personalized wine labels to consumers, on the custom label partnership with Holland & Knight. The 9/11 bas-relief national memorial wines are now available to the public with fifteen percent of each case purchase going to the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation. Click here to purchase the wines.

Chef Peter Hoffman, Savoy in NYC, culinary spokesperson for La Cense® Grass-Fed Beef of Southwest Montana.

Chef Jacques Haeringer, author, TV host, restaurateur L'Auberge Chez Francois, for Anheuser-Busch, on entertaining women... and beer.

Beau Timken, Master Sake Sommelier, author, Sake A Modern Guide, from True Sake, the first retail store dedicated to sake.

Nancy Verde Barr, former Executive Chef for Julia Child and culinary producer for PBS's Baking with Julia and ABC's Good Morning America, author Last Bite--A novel of Culinary Romance!

Roger Dial, Publisher, and columnist Dan Berger, for AppellationAmerica.com, giving context and meaning to appellations and growing regions in the U.S. and Canada .

Mittie Hellmich, author, Ultimate Bar Book, on hang-overs, soothing remedies, prevention, history, fact, fiction, myth.

Jenny Heinzen, Real Estate Broker, MS, REALTOR® Magazine National "30 Under 30", WineryX Real Estate & Lifestyle Properties, St. Helena, California.

Jeff Cox, author, The Organic Cook's Bible: How to Select and Cook the Best Ingredients on the Market, the complete primer on buying organic.

Michele Scott, mystery writer, on her second in a wine romance trilogy, Murder By The Glass.

Jac Cole, Winemaker, Spring Mountain Vineyard, St. Helena, growing wine above the fogline, with a winery tourism and vineyard update.

Bill Samuels, Jr., President and CEO, Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon talks family history and moderation.

Jeff Smith, author, The Best Cellar, founder, Carte du Vin, a private wine cellar management company, from Beverly Hills.

Stu Stein, Chef/co-Author, The Sustainable Kitchen – Passionate Cooking Inspired by Farms, Forests and Oceans... 'A cookbook with a conscience,' from Portland, Oregon.

David S. Stare, Chairman of the Board, founder, Dry Creek Vineyards, Sonoma, California, recently retired, on his glorious life at the helm of his family estate since 1972, visionary instigator behind the Dry Creek AVA, and creator of the term "Old Vines" Zinfandel, from his home in Santa Rosa.

Steven Spurrier, Wine Consultant, Wine Retailer, responsible for the 1976 tasting, and recent 30-year recreation, of what has come to be known as "The Judgement of Paris" California Cabernet's versus the first growths of Bordeaux and California Chardonnays versus Grand Cru White Burgunides available for sale at his wine shop, that revolutionized the perception of California wines in the worldwide arena, from his home in London.

Margrit Mondavi, Vice President Cultural Affairs, Robert Mondavi Winery, Icon Estates, on the upcoming TASTE³ honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Robert Mondavi Winery and the 30th Anniversary of the Great Chefs program reflecting Margrit and Robert Mondavi’s passion for exploring new ideas in wine, food and the arts.

Candacy Taylor, Cultural Critic, Photojournalist, on her work and exhibits documenting the American Career Waitress.

Ben Soldinger, CFO, Cosentino Signature Wineries, Napa Valley, from Cannes, France, pouring the only American wine available at the American Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival.

Elana Krausz, Director, Writing Credits, on the soon to be released movie 'Stripped Down,' exploring female exploitation and the relationship between sexual and alcohol abuse, from the Cannes Film Festival.

Barbara J. Glover, Executive Director, Wine Yakima Valley, representing vintners and wine-growers within the City of Yakima through Red Mountain and into West Richland, Washington.

Theresa Lawless, Property Product Manager including wine collections, Personal Insurance Underwriting, Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies, on the new partnership with Vinfolio, meeting the needs of private wine collectors and enthusiasts.

Antonio Galloni, Editor/Publisher, Piedmont Report Wine Reviews, a quarterly independent report on the wines of Piedmont,.

Chris Indelicato, Chief Executive Officer, Delicato Family Vineyards, Lodi and Monterey Counties, California, on the winery's move to 100 percent innovative closures.

George Rose, Director of Communications, Kendall-Jackson Vineyard Estate, tells a story of recovery from a wet California winter and soggy spring.

Dennis Cakebread, Cakebread Cellars, Family Chair, Auction Napa Valley 26, on the launch of Global E-Auction.

Michael Webb, author, Adventurous Wine Architecture, surveys the reshaping of wineries as bold contemporary expression of innovation and tradition, agriculture and technology, production and hospitality.

Alder Yarrow, wine blogger, recently spent two weeks in Argentina ... tasting wines and dining in very upscale restaurants. He finally found some great malbec!

Tom Wark, wine blogger, brings us up to speed on the explosion of wine blogging in the last year.

Ann Connors of Sopexa, Project Manager for EAT: European Authentic Tastes, a campaign to raise awareness about the four European Quality Designations for food: PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), PGI (Protected Geographical Indication), TSG (Traditional Specialty Guaranteed), and Organic Farming.

Jean-Marc Trarieux, Agricultural Attaché with the Delegation of the European Commission to the US, on the EAT programme financed by the European Union.

Pia Loavenbruck, of Boisset America , on Lulu B. wines from Southern France, mixing old and new.

Doric Miculan Bradley, Editor/Chef/Master Sommelier Candidate, with Cooks & Corks, Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, an interactive Restaurant and Winery online directory, search engine, and Food and Beverage information resource.

Kathleen Inman, owner, Winemaker, Inman Family Wines, specilizing in Russian River Valley estate-grown Pinot noir and Pinot gris, on balanced natural winemaking and her use of Northern California "Four-Course" compost from area restaurants.

Will Bucklin, Winemaker, Bucklin: Old Hill Ranch Zinfandel... Certified Organic • Ancient Vines • Dry~Farmed • Field Blend, with a fascinating story of their old Sonoma vineyard restoration and field blend mapping.

Jean-Noël Fourmeaux, owner, Chateau Potelle Winery, Mt. Veeder Napa Valley, on his philosophy of life, 'Wine Is Pleasure' and "Insider's trip" to some of his best friends estates in Bordeaux: Luxury trip in luxury accommodations.

Dun Gifford founder, Oldways Preservation, internationally-respected nonprofit "food issues think tank" and Chef Jody Adams, Rialto Restaurant, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Toscana Culinaria a 7-day gastronomic tour of Tuscan cuisine and preparations.

Winemaker Chris Phelps and General Manager Stuart Harrison, Swanson Vineyards and Winery, Oakville, is the largest single estate-prducer of Merlot in Napa Valley, on Merlot: The Right Advice; The Right Philosophy; The Right Focus; The Right Place; The Right Bank; The Right Winemaker. Learn more online here.

François Chirumberro, Winemaker, Champagne Veuve Clicquot, on the history of Champagne Rosé at Clicquot and the winery's newly launched Veuve Clicquot NV Rosé... the pink expression of Yellow Label.

Stacie Jacob, Executive Director, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, on the upcoming 2006 Paso Robles Wine Festival, May 19th thru 21st, showcasing newly released wines and wines that are only available at the wineries.

Jost Höpler, father, former Winemaker, and Christof Höpler, son and current Winemaker, Höpler GmbH winery of Breitenbrunn, Austria . Christof will talk about his extremely unique and personal approach to wine realized in the concept of Höpler's Wine Chambers. Learn more about Austrian wines here.

Bryan Dougherty, President/CEO, MyWinesDirect.com... "Undiscovered Vineyards, Expertly Screened Wines," featuring small-production wines, free-delivery on all orders, wines chosen by MyWinesDirect customer panels around the country, and a money-back guarantee.

Mitchell Davis, Vice President Communications, on the 2006 James Beard Foundation Award Nominees and the annual process of submission and review.

Marcie Cohen Ferris, Assistant Professor, American Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Associate Director, Carolina Center for Jewish Studies, author, Matzoh Ball Gumbo: Culinary Tales of the Jewish South. Ferris is also the current vice president of the Southern Foodways Alliance.

Bob Blue, Winemaker, Bonterra Vineyards... organically grown grapes, on partnering with Stop Global Warming Virtual March online.

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Laurie David, Environmental Activist, co-founder Stop Global Warming, A non-political effort to bring all Americans together in one place.

Allen Rucker, author and Michele Scicolone, recipes, on Entertaining With The Sopranos: As Compiled by Carmela Soprano, featuring entertaining and intimate sidebars and delicious family recipes.

Barbara Kafka, food expert shaping the way America cooks for three decades, author, VEGETABLE LOVE: Vegetables Delicious, Alone or with Pasta, Seafood, Poultry, Meat and More talks about vegetables and wine.

Raymond Hook, cheese consultant for Premium Port Wines, on Dow's Cheese Course for America's Restaurants.

Jessica Little, partner, Sweet Grass Dairy of Thomasville, Georgia, on her Green Hill double cream cheese with white bloomy rind paired with Dow's Aged Tawny Ports.

Linda Reiff, Executive Director, Napa Valley Vintners, on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent denial to hear an appeal of the California State Supreme Court's Truth in Wine Labeling Statute brought before the court by Bronco Wine Co.

Dawnine Dyner, Winemaker Partner, Dyer Vineyard, Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, on issues of Napa Valley Appellation truth in wine labeling.

Ernie Weir, founder, Winemaker, Hagafen Cellars, Napa Valley, since 1979, with Winemaker Rabbi Nathanson of LA: All wines are OUP(assover) certified and mevushal.

Nicolas Joly, Nature Assistant, Coulee de Serrant, Savennieres, author, Wine From Sky to Earth: Growing and Appreciating Biodynamic Wine available in eight languages, founder, Return to Terroir/Renaissance des Appellations, on Biodynamic Vineyard management.

Bernard de Laage de Meux, Marketing and Communication Director for Chateau Palmer, Margaux classified 3rd. growth, compares the terroir expressed in Château Palmer versus the winery's Alter Ego wine; He delves into the winery's past as well as their 21st. Century website and blog.

Paul Lukacs, author, American Vintage: The Rise of American Wine recently released in paperback and The Great Wines of America: The Top Forty Vintners, Vineyards, and Vintages.

Charles Coniglio, President and co-founder, Coniglio Wines, St. Helena, on his Cabernet Sauvignon from each of the six different sub-appellations mountain districts in the Napa Valley.

Adam Firestone, Winegrower, Firestone Vineyard, Santa Barbara estate winery on Jarhead Red Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine made by Marines, for Marines, benefiting the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, which provides educational assistance to children of U.S. Marines, with special attention given to children of fallen Marines.

Katrin Naelapaa, Director, Wines from Spain, Trade Commission of Spain, will focus on the premium Albariño wines from DO Rías Baixas.

Anya von Bremzen, food and travel writer, author, The New Spanish Table.

James Gabler, lecturer, historican, author, An Evening with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson: Dinner, Wine and Conversation.

Claire Coates, Directeur de la Communication worldwide, Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac from her office in Cognac.

Paul Lang, founder, A CasaNYC, custom wine and food experience, caterer, consultant for private at home and business events.

Andy Besch, author, The Wine Guy: Everything You Want to Know about Buying and Enjoying Wine from Someone Who Sells It, based on his experiences helping his customers at West Side Wine of Manhattan.

Karen Ross, President, California Association of WineGrape Growers, on the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation supporting education scholarships to high school seniors whose parents or legal guardians are vineyard employees of California winegrape growers, in part, through the sale of Continuum Zinfandel.

Holly Myers, Director of Marketing, Clos du Val Wine Co. Ltd., on the winery's recent second-highest ranking of it's website in the 2005 Winery Web Site Report, of 2,231 US wineries, and the winery's ongoing visibility in Hollywood via movies, high-profile television shows, and Awards shows.

Britt Karlsson, founder, and husband Per Karlsson, of BKWine Tours and BK Wine Brief, complimentary privately published e-newsletter in Swedish and English, discuss three new wine tours for English speaking wine enthusiasts, their custom wine education programmes, and the upcoming BK Wine Scandinavian Wine Fair in Paris and the Wine & Spirit Competition.

Tex Sawyer, Winemaker, Mendocino legend Scharffenberger Cellars classic method classic variety sparkling wines from the cool Anderson Valley.

Leigh Clarnette, Winemaker for Taltarni Vineyards, Pyrenees district of central Victoria, Australia, on the results of the 2005 International Wines for Oysters Competition which awarded Taltarni Vineyards’ Brut Taché one of the Top 10 wines worldwide to pair with oysters. Clarnette is also responsible for the production of Clover Hill méthode champenoise classic sparkling wine from the Pipers River region of north east Tasmania.

Jennie Schacht, co-author, on The Wine Lover's Dessert Cookbook: Recipes and Pairings for the Perfect Glass of Wine.

Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller, return to talk about Champagne Cocktails. For their recipes click here!

Maureen C. Petrosky, chef author, on her new book The Wine Club: A Month-by-Month Guide to Learning About Wine With Friends.

Don and Petie Kladstrup, authors of the bestseller Wine & War, returned to talk about their second book Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times, from Normandy.

Jan Stuebing, Director, the Australian Wine Bureau USA, sings her annual Christmas ode to Australian wines.

Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier, Vice President of Global Brand Education, Beam Wine Estates.

Kermit Lynch, Wine Importer, Song Writer, QuickSand Blues CD featuring the Down in the Alley Players... who were sustained by mother Burgundy and father Rhône. Kermit made public for the first time recently being awarded the French Chevalier Legion of Honour.

Richard Juhlin, "The Champange King," founder, The Champagne Club, author, 4000 Champagnes, from Sweden .

Michael Green, wine consultant to Gourmet Magazine and a regular guest on the Fine Living Network on entertaining with Prosecco.

Daniel Johnnes, Sommelier, Wine Importer, co-creator, dtour Macon-Villages, French Chardonnay "Bag-in-Tube! An exciting collaboration with vigneron Dominique Lafon, and chef Daniel Boulud.

James Concannon, Concannon Vineyard, home of America 's first Irish vintner and the world's first Petite Sirah in the Livermore Valley since 1883.

David Strada, Marketing Manager USA, New Zealand Winegrowers from New Zealand .

Anthony Dias Blue, columnist, radio host, author, Anthony Dias Blue's Pocket Guide to Wine 2006. From the expert who promises to avoid winespeak comes an unfussy guide that focuses on American wines and on up-and-coming wineries from around the globe.

Larry Levin, Vice President—Winemaking, Icon Estates, a portfolio of wineries, vineyards and estates that represents icons of the fine wine world. From Robert Mondavi’s envied To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville to Simi’s 100-year-old stone cellars, and Ravenswood’s powerful “No Wimpy Wines,” each winery has its own reason for being.

Ludovic Dervin, Winemaker, Mumm Napa, on working with legendary musician and artist Carlos Santana who imparted his sense of spirit and taste to the final dosage. A portion of the proceeds for Santana DVX benefit the Milagro Foundation.

Bill Ballantine, Owner—Winemaker, William Cole Vineyards, a small family-owned vineyard producing small quantities of premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in St. Helena, California, on the winery building's recent renovation and historic significance.

Roy E. Cecchetti, President, Guenoc Estate Vineyards & Winery, veteran wine executive, on Petite Sirah. Guenoc is one of California’s leading producers of Petite Sirah in both volume and quality.

Matt Skinner, Australian author, Thirsty Work, Sommelier at Jamie Oliver's London Fifteen non-profit culinary school—restaurant for underprivileged young adults.

Adam Lee, Co-Owner/Winemaker, Siduri Wines Pinot Noir specialists; partner, Novy Family Wines, offering the largest number of single vineyard Pinot Noir by any California winery.

Michael Martella, Winemaker, Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and his personal label Martella Wines (mmartella@msn.com), on vineyard-designated wines, the winery's history, and making seriously hand-crafted wines from mountain-grown fruit.

Todd English, Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality, on the debut of The Todd English Collection table and kitchenware, and his patent-pending Winesceptre.

James E. McWilliams, author, Assistant Professor of history at Texas State University, San Marcos, on A Revolution in Eating: How the Quest for Food Shaped America.

Rob Hunter, Consulting Winemaker, Bennett Lane Winery, Calistoga, Napa County on his winemaking philosophy.

Andrew Hales, Lead Winemaker, Greg Norman Estates portfolio of Australian wines, during his first trade visit to the US .

Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Italian cuisine Educator, PBS Series Host, Lecturer, Chef-Owner, Author, Felidia restaurant in NYC; Becco, Esca and Lidia's in Pittsburgh and Kansas City, to discuss her new book release, Lidia's Family Table, dedicated to creative cooking for the family.

Serge Hochar, second generation Winemaker, Chateau Musar of Lebanon . The vineyards of Château Musar are located at an altitude of over 3,000 feet (1,000 meters) in the Bekaa Valley where the vines are sheltered by the surrounding mountains running parallel to the Mediterranean coast. He spoke from the winery.

Terrance Brennan, Chef, Owner, Author, Picholine restaurant, Artisanal bistro, Artisanal Premium Cheese Centre in Manhattan, to discuss his new book release, Artisanal Cooking.

Julie Brosterman, Entrepreneur, Founder, Women and Wine... retreats for groups of women who appreciate wine and travel.

Mary Ann Sebastiani Cuneo, President and CEO, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, Second Generation of Winemaking in Sonoma, talks family history.

Nancy Bialek, Executive Director, Stags Leap District Winegrowers, on the release of the ninth annual Appellation Collection, the only mixed case offered from an American Viticultural Area. Comprised of one Cabernet Sauvignon from each of the Association's 13 member wineries... explore the appellation and taste the lush fruit and soft tannins that are hallmarks of the Stags Leap District.

George M. Taber, author, Judgment Of Paris: California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine.

Louis M. Foppiano, Winery Manager, fourth-generation, Foppiano Vineyards: A Century of Winemaking in the Russian River Valley, whose known the world-over for their commitment to Petite Sirah--A noble varietal with special emphasis on its California terroir uniqueness; on The Petite Report and P.S. I Love You: A Petite Sirah Advocacy Organization created at Foppiano Vineyards in 2002 during the Petite Sirah symposium.

Bartholomew Broadbent, one of the world’s foremost authorities on Port and Madeira; Founder, Broadbent Selections, Inc., founded in 1996, the exclusive US national importer for 18 of the worlds most sought after family wineries.

Bob and Donna Holder, founders--creators, Marilyn Wines of Napa Valley, since 1985: Merlot, Cabernet, Norma Jeane, and the Velvet Collection--a limited edition wine featuring historic portraits of Marilyn Monroe.

Bo Simons, Wine Librarian, Sonoma County Wine Library, located in the Healdsburg Regional Library. Funded in part by the local wine industry, the library provides business, technical, historical and consumer information on wine.: It's collections comprise 5,000 books on wine and related subjects, subscriptions and backfiles to over 80 wine-related periodicals, as well as maps, photographs, labels, clippings and extensive current and historic wine information files. Access the Wine Library's one-of-a-kind online database.

Joe Gargiulo, board member, media contact, Wine Library Associates of Sonoma County, a non-profit organization that supports the Sonoma County Wine Library by raising funds, sponsoring events and providing volunteers.

Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker, Penfolds Australia’s Most Famous Wine, will be hosting the North American Penfolds Red Wine Re-Corking Clinics--providing a health assessment of 15-years or older aging Penfolds red wines, free of charge, to Penfolds wine collectors and the wine trade.

Nancy Light, Director of Communications, Wine Institute, will share information on events and activities regarding Governor Schwarzenegger's declaring September 2005 as the official "California Wine Celebration."

Justin Wangler, Executive Chef, Kendall-Jackson Winery, on his role with 'Taste of Sonoma County' at the James Beard House, featuring KJ's new Highland Estates wines.

Mitchell Davis, Director of Publications, James Beard Foundation: To celebrate, preserve, and nurture America 's culinary heritage and diversity in order to elevate the appreciation of our culinary excellence.

Philip G. Gregan MA (Hons), CEO, New Zealand Winegrowers... 'the riches of a clean green land,' talks statistics.

Baron Wolman, Rolling Stones magazine's first staff photographer, about his work on display at the upcoming Mumm Napa Legends of Rock Photography Exhibit, September 17, 2005 - March 13, 2006.

Kathy McClure, Mumm Napa Director of Hospitality, Gallery Curator, will be on hand to talk about the Mumm Napa Legends of Rock Photography Exhibit.

Anne and Michael Dashe, husband and wife winemaking team of Dashe Cellars artisan winery focused on crafting small allotments of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Syrah wines. The results are complex, sensuous red wines that capture the charm and personality of top Sonoma vineyards in the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys.

David Lyman, on his 71,000 miles as the first Chivas Life Editor, will promote the second national launch by Chivas Regal to pay $100,000 for Editing Duo to discover the World's Most Extraordinary Moments. Learn more and apply online

Julie Cannon, Georgia author, Those Pearly Gates.

Wes Ballance, small-town-family-restaurateur, makes good on a much coveted Wine Spectator wine list award.

Sean Lily Wilson, President, Pop The Cap: North Carolinians for Specialty Beer, remarks on Governor Mike Easley's signing of House Bill 392, allowing beer to now be produced and sold in the state up to 15 percent alcohol.

Dominick Chirichillo, Founder, Bacchus Winemaking Club, San Carlos, California, talks about custom winemaking, "learning about the process" from the grape-up, for consumers and other applications, as presented in U.S. News & World Report (September 27, 2004).

Tim Weinheimer, Founder/Proprietor, Su Vino Winery, Grapevine, Texas (equidistant between Fort Worth and Dallas), on custom winemaking from the must-up, with global choices, including custom labels, for consumers and business associates, as presented in U.S. News & World Report (September 27, 2004).

Jeff Meier, VP Winemaking, J Lohr Vineyards & Wines, San Jose, California, on his Meritage prestige Cuvée Series: POM (Pomerol based blend), PAU (Pauillac based blend), ST.E (Saint Emilion based blend)--The Artistic Expression of Flavor.

Milla Handley, Winemaker, Owner-Partner, Handley Cellars, Philo, California, on her family's fermentation history, her delicious selection of wines, and the cool Anderson Valley.

Jan Stuebing, Director, the Australian Wine Bureau USA, inspires us how to Strengthen Your Abs: Australia beyond Shiraz... with Australian Riesling, Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, even Sangiovese.

Patricia Rossi, Garden Director, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, compares tomatoes and wine for the 9th Annual Kendall-Jackson Winery Heirloom Tomato Festival.

Tyler Colman Ph.D., Dr. Vino wine blogger, on the politics of wine and his new reality project “a Year in the Life of” Three Wine Industry Participants.

Ronn Wiegand, Master Sommelier, Master of Wine, editor, the 2005 edition Sommelier Guide to Restaurants in America, Chalk Hill Press. Use this guide to locate wine-friendly establishments with sommeliers who select wines that are fitting complement to chefs’ exciting menus.

Linda Kaplan, author, My First Crush: Misadventures in Wine Country... A witty and deeply personal memoir chronicling life after her attorney husband quit his law firm in Des Moines, Iowa and purchased