Join us for a delicious conversation about the world of wine, spirits, cocktails, food, beer, events & education from around the world. Seattle Advanced Sommelier host, produces and taste on-air with his very special guests from within the food, wine, beverage and bar industry.
Discover a tiny place in South America that has captured the attention of the wine world - Uruguay! Meet https://bodegagarzon.com/en/winery/ and then refresh yourself with https://www.ficksdrink.com/
In case you ever ever wondered about the Hamburger... Here's The REAL Story from Chris Carosa author of www.HamburgerDreams.com + Idaho's WuFyre Coffee Company from Boise, ID.
I love Rhum! Rum Rum Rummy...come taste w www.Spiribam.com as we taste amazing spirits from the Caribbean. Plus another great tasting of www.Bravus.com and their fantastic n/a brews.
One of the greatest gifts in nature is the olive! Meet Olive Oil Expert Ms. Orietta Gianjorio as we talk, taste, discover and uncover the myths and truths about Extra Virgin Olive Oil. www.Orietta.net
What Would Jesus Drink? Meet Bill Henry, West Regional Manager for Yarden Imports of Israeli Wines. plus Philip Brandes, Founder of Bravus Brewing NA Craft Beers. www.Bravus.com
Join me for a fun and informative interview with Shane Collins of Rocky Pond Winery in Lake Chelan AVA of Washingon State.
We owe a debt of gratitude to the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans for making wine throughout Europe an article of everyday life. Meet Chicago's Ted Diamontes founder/owner of Diamond Wine Importers as we talk, taste and geek out with Greek wine!
Meet University of California Santa Barbara and Ecole Supérieure de Commerce Dijon alum Daina Paulin, Commercial Manager for Bordeaux's Chateau Haut-Bailly in Pessac-Leognan as we talk and taste the terroir of this ancient riverbed appellation.
Bernard’s is the recipient of the 2010 James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Wine Service Award for Restaurant Jean-Georges. His wine knowledge and palate are the result of years of study and work in New York’s top restaurants including Lespinaase, Le Cirque2000 and Montrachet. Sun also made wine in Napa, Bergerac and the Willamette Valley under his III Somms label. He has been quoted and featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, Wine & Spirits, Beverage Media, GQ and Food & Wine.
Join me for a history snapshot with longtime grower/winemaker and pioneer Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards and Maison Bleu of Walla Walla.
Meet Master Sommelier and Bien Nacido + Solomon Hills Estates Brand Ambassador as we talk, taste and tour the heart of Santa Barbara Wine CounTRY.
Join me for an interesting perspective from Jusden Aumand and his season in Sauternes at Chateau Coutet. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jusden-aumand-1863992a
Join me for am award winning taste of Oregon Vodka from Headwind Distilling plus author, farmer, mixologist Ms. Jodi Helmer and her latest book "Growing Your Own: Cocktails, Mocktails, Teas & Infusions" and another tasting with Chateau Minuty Provencal Rose
A fabulous talk and tasting with Chateau Minuty Provencal Rose and Master Distiller Brent Elliott of Four Roses Distillery
Times are changing...get the scoop on Seattle's Red Door Ale House in the Center of The Universe aka - "Fremont" with owner Pete Hanning. Seattle History lives on Happy Hour Radio!
Sommeliers Unite to Help Raise Funds and Support for sommeliers and wine professionals in-need throughout the USA. Meet Jon McDaniel and learn how "we" can come together to help peers in our profession. #SOMMSTRONG @CristieNorman @ChrisBlanchardMS. PLus - Meet two lovely sisters who started a cocktail catering company and "garden to glass" flowers, herbs and more from www.SimpleGoodnessSisters.com
Meet Jackson Rorhbaugh, Master Sommelier and sip into something red with CrunchyRedFruit.com a very hip, cool, and tasty wine experience that is offering a special introduction benefitting local efforts for the #SeattleHospitalityReliefBox. Great juice for this great time of need from a great guy with a great story and a great heart.
Veteran Mixologist Michael Cadden of Heartwood Provisions shares his cock"tales" and the International Patron Tequila Competition plus snacks can be fun and #GOKETO Tested with ParmCrisps.com and Southern Recipe Small Batch Pork Rinds
Dive into a bottle of fine Washington Wine or perhaps 500 btls @TasteWashington with @WarrKingWinery @PattersonCellars @HappyHRRadio @VisitSeattle @GoodPlanetFoods
A crystal ball view of Food Trends; a tasting with Lilly's Foods CEO Michael Miscoe and a tasting of the keto cauliflower hummus plus washing it down with @FlyingEmbersHardKombucha
Celebrate National Margarita Day & The Seattle Margarita with three seattle based companies specializing in excellence! Papa Bueno Tequila - Dimitris 38 Calorie Margarita Mix - Grandeza Orange Liqueur!
Let's get crackin' with some crunchy details about the world of peanuts with Dr. Samara Sterling - Director of Research for https://peanut-institute.com Whether you refer to them as Ground Nuts, Goober Peas or just plain old Peanuts - these protein packed shells are one of the more nutritious foods in our world. Join me as you may be surprised by the story. Plus Dewey Weddington with https://www.rogue.com/ and join us for a taste of four special expressions.
Meet two 20 yr veteran Marines from Hawaii who have launched a new whiskey Old pali Road https://www.koolaudistillery.com/ on the Island of Oahu. Plus our 2nd part of 2 with Matt Hofmann of https://www.remy-cointreau.com/en/brands/westland-distillery/ in Seattle.
Meet Italy's Luxardo Brand Ambassador Jessica Manzey as we talk and taste through their portfolio plus, one of North America's best whiskey distilleries - Westland of Seattle and the executive distiller Matthew Hofman.
A tasty pairing with Locus Wines of Washington State and 4th generation Turkey farmer - Heidi Diestel of Diestel Family Turkey Ranch in Northern CA discusses the white and dark of growing, harvesting, selecting and preparing Turkeys. https://diestelturkey.com - https://www.locuswines.com
Meet mixologist and inventor Christian Pepe of Doc Pepe's Barrel Aged Cocktails plus Steph Ridgeway, Brand Ambassador for Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch, Speyburn Single Malt and Caorunn Scottish Gin. http://www.docpepeslab.com/ https://www.speyburn.com/our-whisky-range/10-years-old-single-malt-whisky/
Join me for a fun and informative conversation with the inimitable Ms. Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine as we chat about the latest wine resource update in the 8th Edition of The World Atlas of Wine as well as some insights to the up and coming wine regions of the world.
A fabulous show with: Ms. Angie Pleiderer of Chocolatespiel.com; Ms. Christine Dalton, Business Development Manager for Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET); Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn of Redwood Empire Distilling.
The world is changing and so must restaurants to help preserve life, nature and nourishment. Learn about someone who had a vision a decade ago about helping our planet....A Story of Sustainable Sushi w Bamboo Founder Kristofor Lofgren
"Ann" absolutely charming conversation with the lovely Ann Trimbach of @Trimbach Wines #AlsaceRocks #GRABENTHEGOODIES Join us as we taste an array of awesome white wines from Grand Crus of Alsace, France.
Join me for a revealing and aromatic conversation with Charles Duque, Director of The Americas for www.CheesesofEurope.com and celebrating 20+ years w www.WineAccess.com CEO Joe Fisch.
Celebrating some of the world's finest sparkling wines with Simonsig Winery of South Africa Methode Cap Classique & "Beveragepreneurs" new Boochcraft Hard Kombucha
Meet the cocktail pros at The Monarch Bar in Kansas City who just won "Best Cocktail Bar in America" award + Secrets of Alcohol w Ricky Ford CEO of www.persedo.com
Savor some special suds with Two Roots Brewing Co. Master Brewer Kevin Barnes and Michael Van de Mortar VP Marketing: https://www.tworootsbrewingco.com/ Plus, meet WA State's Cameron Hughes virtual in-line wineshop: https://chwine.com/
Chomp away on Award Winning Cheeses from Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese and family-partner Jill Giacomini-Basch from Marin County, CA. Winners of Four Ribbons at the 2019 American Cheese Society Judging: https://www.pointreyescheese.com/point/four-awards-point-reyes-farmstead-cheese-company-2017-american-cheese-society-annual-judging And wash it down with a tasty Twang Michelada Beer beverage: http://www.twang.com/brands/michelada-mix/
How to relax...Breathe deep but don't inhale? Join me for a smooth and historical perspective with Cigar Maestro Richard Carleton Hacker & Ultimate Cigar Book 4th ed
Join me for a tasty conversation with Seattle Cider Summit Founder Alan Shapiro. Plus we are gettin' Ninkasi with Beer and Henry's Tavern in Seattle/Bellevue.
Blue Moon, Blue Bayou, Blue Savannah, Blue Angels and Blue Berries! Come munch on some of the world's greatest berries direct from Washington State with https://wablueberries.com/ and Founder/Owner Justin Cline of Full Tilt Ice Cream. https://www.fulltilticecream.com/
Meet the man behind some of Napa Valley's most iconic wine labels as well as his own passion for art & wine! http://www.rodriguesstudio.com/about/index.shtml Plus, Emily Ritchie - Executive Director of NW Cider Association.
Talk & Taste Wine w Megan Barone + Bourbon & Brown w Andy Mancini of MGP Distilling and their tasty array of whiskies. https://www.mgpingredients.com/
Meet Walla Walla's Trey Busch of Sleight of Hand Cellars and their latest debut: HUICHICA.com - a fun-filled weekend of wine, music and food. Plus Emily Ritchie with the Pacific Northwest cider Association.
Join me for a Taste of Finn River Cider with Chelsea Anderson and a personal tour and tasting with Chocolate Ambassador Aaron Lindstrom THEO's Chocolate Factory Tour.
Having a Blast with Ryan Hembree of Skip Rock Distillers tailing and tasting w Zeek's Pizza; Plus Bill Moses, Founder of Flying Embers Hard Kombucha.
Meet Jean - Guillaum Bret Of Macon's Bret Brothers
Meet Jean - Guillaum Bret Of Macon's Bret Brothers
Meet your Winemaker with Mary Derby of DAMA Wines Walla Walla
Meet your Winemaker with Mary Derby of DAMA Wines Walla Walla
One of Walla Walla's "wineoneers" Gordy Venneri of Walla Walla Vintners
One of Walla Walla's "wineoneers" Gordy Venneri of Walla Walla Vintners
One of Walla Walla's "wineoneers" Gordy Venneri of Walla Walla Vintners
Walla Walla's Seven Hills Winery w Casey McClellan
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