David Bush, Executive Chef, St. Francis Winery and Vineyards, Sonoma, is one of few dedicated winery chefs in the region. He joins us to talk about the recently unveiled spring and summer culinary programs which include five-course Wine and Food Pairing and Private Estate Dining for groups of eight to sixteen guests. iWineRadio985a

Tim Reuling, co-founder and co-owner, Reuling Vineyard, Forestville, located in the Sonoma Coast AVA on the release of the first Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2012, and 2011 Pinot Noir, under the direction of winemaker Matt Taylor, named as a “40 Under 40 Tastemakers” in the April 30, 2013 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. iWineRadio985b

Olivier Magny, founder of France’s number one wine school, Ô Château Paris Wine Tasting School and Wine Bar, and author of Into Wine: An Invitation to Pleasure. He is a passionate French sommelier and educator who spent the last ten years capturing his journey of self-discovery and exploration of terroir. Purchase a copy of Into Wine on Amazon and receive $349 in FREE gifts. iWineRadio985c

Luke Lambert, independent Yarra Valley, Australian winemaker in the state of Victoria who believes in low chemical inputs in the vineyard, hand harvesting, wild yeast ferments, low levels of new oak, moderated alcohols, savory palate structures and food friendly styles. All wines are single vineyard, handpicked, bunch sorted and fermented using wild yeast before bottling without fining or filtration. Currently available in the US is Luke Lambert 2011 Shiraz ‘Crudo’ and Luke Lambert Yarra Valley 2010 Syrah. iWineRadio985d

Ardiç Güsel, Founder, Vinkara Winery, Kalecik, Turkey, representing the viniculture tradition that has existed on Anatolian soils since the Hittites occupation 15,000 years ago. The objective of Vinkara is to bring the tastes of Kalecik Karası red, and Narince white native grapes to consumers. iWineRadio985e

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