George Christie - Founder & CEO, Wine Industry Network
Involved in the wine business for many years, George sits
on agency boards, has worked for Northern California Wineries that are household
names, and now runs a newsletter that gives you more information than
any other. We talk about Spring in Sonoma, politics and wine, and the prospect of a great 2017 vintage.
Ray
Johnson - Director of the Wine Business Institute, Sonoma State University
Educator, Author, Wine Competition Maven, and all around
good guy, Ray is with us to talk about the new building at Sonoma
State University. The Wine Business Program is off to a great start
and is already known around the world. With the addition of the hub
of the program, the students will enjoy state of the art surroundings on
their way to a Masters Degree in Wine Business. We talk about the progress and the date we expect the opening. With the addition of the
Green Center a few years ago, world class entertainment is at hand and expect more great things all about wine.
Tim McDonald - Founder, Wine Spoken Here
A part of two of the best wine competitions in California,
Tim is also a principle in Wine Spoken Here. The Central Coast Wine Competition, and The San Francisco International, are just around the
corner and Mr. McDonald has a big job ahead of him. We talk about
the logistics of staging an international event, and all about the Paso Robles Competition.
Jim Gordon - Editor, Wines and Vines Magazine
Jim is with us in
part to talk about a huge cork seminar in the works and what's new in the
field of closures. We talk about the newest approaches to making
world class wine, and his outlook for the now well watered vineyards in California.
Beth Costa - Executive Director, Wine Road Northern Sonoma County
Being the person in charge of The Wine Road in Sonoma County, this also means you are the host of the worlds largest wine event. Beth
has been hosting the Barrel Tasting for years now. Including more than
100 wineries, you have a chance to taste barrel samples, current releases, and meet principles in some of Northern California's best. We talk about this huge event scheduled for two weekends in March, and Beth will give you the inside scoop on how to have the best time on the Road.
Dan Barwick - Winemaker, Paradise Ridge Winery
Winemaker and part of the family at Paradise Ridge Winery,
Dan is a pro at putting together a great time at Paradise Ridge during the
Barrel Tasting season. A favorite stop for CRN's Mike Horn, this Santa
Rosa winery Is a must visit. Award winning wines, beautiful vistas,
and the best outdoor art gallery in Sonoma County make for an
unforgettable experience. Dan along with Beth Costa will fill you in on
the best way to join the fun for the biggest of wine country events.
