Christopher O'Gorman - Director of Communications, Rodney Strong Wine Estates Chris is a veteran in the wine business, with stints at some of the most
recognized wineries in Northern California & The position at Rodney
strong is natural. We talk about the amazing special events going
on at the winery, but mainly the Davis Bynum brand that is a part of the Rodney Strong organization. Greg Morthole - Winemaker, Davis Bynum Winery Following in the footsteps of Davis Bynum, Greg is the
winemaker at Davis Bynum Winery. With a forward vision and a nod to the
past, the wines are exceptional, and honor the founder of one of the
most progressive wineries in Sonoma County. As part of the Rodney Strong
family, Davis Bynum continues to be on the top of my list of favorites.
We have a full hour with Tom and his wife Brenda Lee, proprietors at Simoneau Vinyards. Natives of Maine, Tom came to California as a musician, fell in love with the Northern California Wine Country and talked Brenda into coming out to Healdsburg in Sonoma County. After years selling wine Tom made the leap and purchased the 15 acre vineyard and started the winery. Years later Tom, known as "The Wine Guy" on local radio is making some exceptional Bordeaux and Chardonnay. Awards abound, and the press is wild over the Simoneau Wines. Tom and Brenda tell us about the good life living on "the ranch".
Just outside of Geyserville in the Alexander Valley, Scot is the Winemaker at Trione Winery. With a long history in Sonoma County the Trione Family found a gem of a winemaker in Scot and he is producing wines winning major awards. A world traveler, with a degree from Fresno State, the choice to premier the winery with Scot at the helm has worked perfectly. We talk about the Sonoma scene and what is happening with the 2017 vintage.
Debra Del Fiorentino - Owner, WineCompetitions.com Debra is a veteran of all things wine. Along with being a one time winery owner, and
running five of the most noted wine competitions, Debra is now part of
Spirited Magazine. A background in the publishing industry makes the
job a perfect fit. We talk about the debut of Spirited, and the
upcoming North Coast Wine Challenge, named the best of the best, with
only gold medal winning wines.
Alexandra Russell - Editor in Chief, Spirited Magazine Alex has just geared
up and released the first issue of this unique magazine. Wine, spirits, beer,
and ciders, all play a role in the content, the target reader is both
the professionals in the field and all interested in finer beverages.
Alex tell us about starting a publication and her relation with The Press Democrat, the most popular wine country newspaper.
