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Grapevine Radio brings you interviews with wine makers, chefs, event coordinators... the people who help make up the fastest growing, most exciting, and diverse wine region in California.

Hear it Saturdays Noon to 1PM, on 920 KVEC in San Luis Obispo, CA.

 

 

Whether you missed a show, or just want to relive one of the many memorable moments, here you will find a podcast of every show.

You don't have to have an iPod to podcast... you can simply download the file to your computer.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, August 30, 2008
Horses, the Morro Bay Harbor and Primitivo wine grapes all come together at Aron Hill Vineyards, owned by our first guest, Judy Aron. Then things get lively in a French fashion with Chef Andre Averseng of Dining with Andre, one of Paso Robles' favorite chefs and cooking class professors.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, August 23, 2008
An exciting show that opens with internationally known author and TV-Radio show host (Nat Decants) Natalie Maclean. Followed by David and Beth Nagangast winemaker/owners of Paso Robles newest winery, Cinquain Winery. For dessert we have Chef Tom Fundaro of Villa Creek Restaurant in Paso.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, August 16, 2008
First off we meet Steven Hagy, self proclaimed "cork dork," and author whose second book, "Faces in the Fog" has just been published. Steve works weekends in the Doce Robles Winery tasting room, whose owner Jim Jacobson is our second guest. Then we get to hear an incredible tale of moving 2,000 century old olive trees from Oroville to Creston, CA from Frank Menacho, owner of Olivas de Oro olive orchard. Plus a live report from Shannon at the 17th Annual Basil Festival in Paso Robles.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, August 9, 2008
Jam packed show. We open with author William Ausmus talking about his new book, "Wine & Wineries of the Central Coast. Then Phillip Krumal, winemaker-owner of Asuncion Ridge Vineyards & Inn describes the wines (including one of Jan's favorite
Pinot Noirs) and the Inn on Paso Robles westside. Next it's Chef Robert Root telling us about the 16 day Pallet to Palate events with chefs at local restaurants pairing with local farmers to create delicious, gourmet dinners from San Luis Obispo County’s best food products.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, August 2, 2008
We are thrilled to welcome another Central coast wine pioneer to the show; Gary Eberle. Gary is well known for his community involvement and on this show he tells us about the college scholarship fund that benefits from an event he and Toby Schumrick from Tobin James Winery concocted; The 10th Annual Winemakers Cook Off in Paso Robles.
Then Melanie Blankenship joins us to discuss local, sustainable and organic food products that she's featured for the past seven years' at her store, Nature's Touch in Templeton, CA.


Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, July 26, 2008
A musical show this week. First we talk to Carmine Rubino and his son Mike of D'Anbino Winery & Vineyards. A fascinating musical family with a tasting room in Paso Robles that features a full blown nightclub stage! Then Chef (and heavy metal guitarist) Mike Mosier from the Old Vienna Restaurant, Bar & Beer Garden tells us what's new on the menu and events calendar at this third generation restaurant in Shell Beach.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, July 19, 2008
Meet wine legend and Wine Master of Ortman Family Winery, Chuck Ortman is recognized as one of California's most accomplished winemakers. His winemaking career spans nearly 40 years in California and along the way he earned the moniker, "Mr. Chardonnay," as he pioneered barrel fermentation of Chardonnay. Next it's Danika Reed, owner of Vivant Fine Cheeses in Paso Robles ... the exotic treats she brings really makes us smile for the camera.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, July 12, 2008
Lynn Diehl joins us as guest co-host and we meet Kim Matthes of Eagle Castle Winery in Paso Robles. Kim tells us thrilling tales of knights on horseback jousting and other upcoming adventures at the Castle. Then Toshi (Thoshio) Maruta from Sushiya Japanese Restaurant and his sushi chef, Sing Ko talk about their educational approach at the restaurant and Toshi plays a tune on his Shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese flute.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, July 5, 2008
On this show we meet Mike Schenkhuizen, the owner of Orchid Hill Winery in Paso Robles. We discover where the name came from and about their wonderful wines.
Then Janice Silva of Green Acres Lavender Farm joins us to share her knowledge about lavender and details of the upcoming Lavender Festival. Very interesting!

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, June 28, 2008
A great show. We were thrilled to have wine industry legend and Chairman/Founder of the Central Coast Wine Classic, Archie McLaren. Then we welcome Dee Dee Brown of We Olive and hear about their plans to conquer the world. The finale is a phone call from wine web superstar, Gary Vaynerchuk of WineLibraryTV.com.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, June 21, 2008
On this show we're introduced to the legendary Louis Lucas of Lucas-Lewellen Winery and learn about exotic wine grapes and their brand devoted to Italian varietals; Mandolina. Next up it's Clark Staub, owner of American Flatbread in Los Olivos along with his new chef, Brian Collins (formerly of Che Panisse).

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, June 14, 2008
We welcome guest co-host and veteran broadcast journalist, Lynn Diehl to Grapevine Radio and she introduces us to Craig and Nancy Stoller, owners of Sextant Winery. Next, we talk to Chef New, the energetic and talented young master of cutting edge cuisine at our area's newest restaurant/club sensation, Level 4 in Paso Robles.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, June 7, 2008
On this show we introduce our new co-host, Jan Manni, Certified Sommilier and owner of The Wine Attic in Paso Robles. Then we welcome Signe Zoller wine maker and owner of Zoller Wine Styling in Paso and learn about how intricate the choice of wine barrels can be.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, May 3, 2008
Meet Giovanni DeGarimore, the third generation owner of Giovanni’s Fish Market/Galley in Morro Bay. Not only the oldest on the Bay, but a market that features an amazing array of seafood, a crab pot out front, a new huge kitchen and cool outside bar.
Then we set sail with Zoey Andres and her chef sister, Annie Clapp, owner/operators of Chablis Cruises in Morro Bay. You'll learn about the adventures of Morro Bay’s newest party boat and it’s Saturday Harbor Cruises, Sunday Champagne Brunches, and other special sea faring events. Arrrgh!

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, April 26, 2008
We learn about Gary Gibson opening a tasting room for his Shadow Canyon Cellars...the first such tasting room in downtown San Luis Obispo. Now, more people will discover why consumers and wine reviewers have been raving about his wines. Then we meet Tom Lane (aka "The Wine Doctor"), the award winning winemaker for Bianchi Vineyards. He's joined by the Editor of the Atascadero High newspaper, his son Piper.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, April 19, 2008
Mary Kay Kidd, the owner, and her Manager/Barista, Jonathan Whithers tell us all about Joe Momma's, an Avila Beach coffee house connected to Nekkidd Day Spa.
Next Maggie D'Ambrosia joins us from Windward Vineyard, famous for their singular dedication to fine Pinot Noirs. Maggie and Chef Robert Root of the Manse on Marsh will be telling us all about the 5th Annual Pinot and Paella Cook-Off with 16 Great Chefs and 20 Paso Pinot Noir Producers.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, April 12, 2008
On this show we learn all about the new Native Lounge and how Sean Faries, co-owner, has completely transformed the former Mission Grill into a trendy new lounge and posh night club. And how Chef Charles Aghajanian has all the Natives raving about his cuisine. Then Jan Manni, owner and head sommelier of The Wine Attic, brings us a picnic basket and talks about her unique, hard-to-find wines. And her new, talented chef partner, Jeff Wiesinger calls in, too.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, April 5, 2008
An interesting discussion with Chef Anthony Minnitti of the Willows Restaurant which is located at the Chumash Casino & Resort. The food is spectacular and Anthony is just a great guy to meet. Then we finally get Jack Stevens on the phone from Tanner Jack's on the Mesa and Two Blocks Off The Beach in Pismo and hear about his upcoming Whole Pig BBQ Pulled Pork Happy Hour Sandwiches for $2 EVERY TUESDAY!

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, March 29, 2008
A rollicking good show with Jerry and Marsha De Angelis of De Angelis winery who are also the on-site expert winemakers for The Crush@Paso Robles, a boutique custom crush facility. Next, we welcome Lynn Diehl, well known area newscaster, who announces her new show debuting in May, "Wine Region Weekend," on KSBY-CW.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, March 22, 2008
Want to learn some amazing stuff about wine making? If so this is your show and David Hopkins, winemaker for Bridlewood Winery, is your "Dr. Wine Science." And if you want to whet your appetite, just listen as Chef Anthony Reeves of the Orchid at the Inn at Morro Bay describes the delicious deeds he's been doing in plain view of The Rock.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, March 8, 2008
We get the scoop on Peter Fonda's ride to the movies in Steve Cass's classic Chrysler limo and here about Cass Winery's new café and catering service. John and Renee Linn join the fray to tell us about the newly reopened Linn's Cambria and their other delicious enterprises.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, March 1, 2008
It's a seafaring show to bring in the month of Pisces. First we shove off with Simon Kovesdi, the dining room manager and sommelier for the SeaVenture in Pismo Beach and sail right along into a really interesting discussion with Giovanni Comin, owner of Central Coast Seafood.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, February 23, 2008
Grapevine goes green on this show with Jean-Pierre Wolff, owner/winemaker of Wolff Vineyards, and a leading proponent of sustainable agricultural practices, organic and biodynamic farming and maker of great wines. Mark London of the SLO Down Pub, which is part of the Green Gallery building complex in Arroyo Grande, also joins us and talks about their emphasis on local wines, beers, seafood, art and building materials. Whew!

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, February 16, 2008
This show is an international live tasting event with Scott Kelly of Estancia Winery and Arnaud Frennet of Viña Casa Silva from the Colchagua Valley in Chile. We share wines, stories and philosophies and hear tannin raising stories of the "Lost Bordeaux Grape," the Carmenére.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, February 9, 2008
Mary Baker, co-founder, cellar rat, writer, award winning blogster and "Marketing Mistress" for Dover Canyon Winery lights up our studio and waxes poetic about Zinfandel. Next, we learn about the most advanced Euro kitchen system in the world, SieMatic, with the Central Coast's exclusive distributor Richard Jess, who is accompanied by his talented designer, Jill Boaz.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, February 2, 2008
We welcome another one of area's pioneering winemakers, Doug Beckett, of Peachy Canyon Winery. Doug and his wife Nancy founded one of the first 10 wineries in San Luis Obispo County and helped put Zinfandel on the map. Next it's Seth and Dawn White of Pacific Harvest Catering. Dawn is also the restaurant reviewer for the Tribune, San Luis Obispo's daily paper.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, January 26, 2008
A fun and informative show with local restaurant icon, Ian McPhee, of the iconic McPhee's Grill in Templeton and one of our region's most highly regarded winemakers, Matt Trevison of Linne Colodo. You'll find out who or what Linne Colodo is as Ian tells tales of the our evolving restaurant scene from his 25 year perspective. The show is topped off with a live performance by world traveled songster/story teller Chuck Brodsky.

Podcast click to listen button1st Anniversary Show airing Saturday, January 19, 2008
Legendary Paso Robles wine pioneers, Justin and Deborah Baldwin, along with their Chef, Ryan Swarthout, join us on our FIRST ANNIVERSARY SHOW. You'll hear about how the little winery in the middle of nowhere rocked the international wine world when one Justin's vintage, their now famous ISOSCELES, was chosen by the French as the "best blended red wine on the planet!" You'll also learn how Justin's geometry prof helped him name this phenomenal wine.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, January 12, 2008
Wherein we get to sample two great wines by Bob Dunning of Dunning Vineyards & Country Inn and learn about the subtleties of Cabernet Franc. Besides the wine knowledge that Bob shares with us, he also fills us in on the upcoming President's Day Passport Weekend. Next, we have a riotous good time with Deborah Scarborough of Black Cat Bistro in Cambria and her sommelier, Jason Judy.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, January 5, 2008
For our first show of the New Year we learn about the world of catering from Chef Jeff Weisinger of Jeffry's Catering in Paso Robles and Chef Albert Zgarka who heads up San Luis Obispo based Catering Unlimited. Albert came by way of Toronto, Italy and the Balkans. He's joined, by Gayle Powers, their Event Coordinator. Chef Jeff also clues us in on the new ultra hip Level 4 is Paso that was opening this evening.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, December 29, 2007
Find out how a medical equipment salesmen from Chicago talks his dad into starting a winery in Paso Robles, CA and then spreads wine fever to an unsuspecting Navy Topgun pilot. Meet Rich Hartenberger, winemaker of Midnight Cellars and his flying friend Hal "Bull" Schmitt, winemaker/owner of Volatus Winery.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, December 22, 2007
Our first "book & author" show featuring a fascinating discussion with Dr. Thomas J. Rice, PhD, co-author of "Paso Robles: An American Terrior." And a lively chat with Mira Advani Honeycutt about her new book, "California's Central Coast: The Ultimate Winery Guide."

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, December 8, 2007
The evanescent Alli Carscaden comes in to tell us all about the new wine and cheese shop that she ard her partner, Allison Millhollen Dominguez, recently opened in Templeton, CA called 15 Degrees C. Followed by the multi-talented Teri Bayus, restaurant/movie reviewer and screenwriter. You'll learn about some of the hidden, and not so hidden, gems in our local restaurant scene.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, December 1, 2007
Really a fun and interesting show with winemaker and "Master of Extreme Extraction," Shannon O'Neil of Malloy-O'Neill Winery in Paso Robles and Coy and Sarah Barnes of the Wine Wrangler, wine country transportation services and custom tour packages.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, November 24 , 2007
See how the past year has been time well spent as we check back in with Doug Timewell, owner/winemaker of Toucan Wines. Then it's off to Sideways Country with Bobby Moy, manager of Tastes of the Valley in Solvang – a Sideways Wine Tasting Bar.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, November 17, 2007
A couple of sommeliers walk into a wine shop.... and buy it! Learn about fine wines and great views with John Nordus and Chris Battles of the Morro Bay Wine Sellers. Then you'll find out what's new from the chefs of both the Pismo and SLO Giuseppe's, David and Richard, along with their General Manager, Scott Peterson.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, November 03, 2007
A great show was had by all when we talked with the new winemaker from Domain Alfred, Fin du Fresne and owner of the locally legendary Big Sky Cafe, Charles Meyers. Great discussion about wine trends, sustainable agriculture and cuisine and pumpkin recipes.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, October 20, 2007
Learn all about the new Avila Beach Marine Institute and Sea Fare the wine & seafood event that raises money to support it as and I chat with Steve Gregory, Marine Institute President . Next, it's a lively discussion with Jennifer Salisbury Rucks of Salisbury Vineyards as she details their upcoming, unique events.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, October 13, 2007
You'll get to hear the inside scoop about The World of Pinot Noir, as and guest co-host, Becky Gray interview the legendary John Niven, owner of Baileyana and Tangent wineries and a founding member of this event. Then we hear from John Stipicevich, from Monterey Street Wine Company, one of our favorite wine and artisan cheese merchants with a wine tasting bar that's always hoping.

Podcast click to listen buttonSpecial Interview Show with Matthew Daks of Peet's Coffee, Saturday, October 6, 2007
You'll learn a lot about coffee from Matt, Field Trainer for Peet's Coffee & Tea. He had plenty of information to share and treated us to a "cupping" - which was a true gourmet coffee tasting experience.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, Setember 29, 2007
A lively romp with one of area's most acclaimed palate magicians, Chef William Hoppe of Hoppe's Garden Bistro & Wine Shop, accompanied by his longtime friend and winemaker for Red Zeppelin Winery, know sometimes as "Swilly Idle," the inimitable Stillman Brown.

Podcast click to listen buttonShow airing Saturday, Setember 15, 2007
An extra fun show as we had an in-studio food/wine pairing with Chef Evan Treadwell of the Lido at Dolphin Bay and former Chef now award winning winemaker, Artisan Phillips of McKeon-Phillips Winery. In a word; WOW!

Show airing Saturday, Setember 8, 2007
A dam fine interview with Nil Udsen, owner of Castoro Cellars and his winemaker, Tom Myers followed by a great time with Toshi Maruta and Bruce Lee of Sushiya... the hottest new Japanese restaurant in SLO.

Show airing Saturday, September 1, 2007
Winemaker Clay Brock and assistant Eric Mohseni of Zaca Mesa Winery with Evan Treadwell of Lido Restaurant.

Show airing Saturday, August 25, 2007 \  
Winemaker/owners Doug and Sabrina Kruse of Jack Creek Cellars.

Show airing Saturday, August 18, 2007
Winemaker/owners Clay Thompson and Frederika Churchill Thompson of Clairborne & Churchill Vintners.

Show airing Saturday, August 11, 2007
Winemaker Dan Kleck of Silverstone and Shandi Kobayashi of Artison in Paso Robles. Along with guest host Allison Groves of Midlife Crisis Winery.

Show airing Saturday, August 4, 2007
Winemaker Lee Miyamura of Meridian and Gina DeGirolamo and Melita Toscano of Cinema e Vino. Along with guest host Lee Miyamura from Meridian.

Show airing Saturday, July 28, 2007 
 Winery owner Robert Hall and winemaker Don Brady along with Grace Wingett and Jensen Lorenze of Papillon Restaurant.

Show airing Saturday, July 14, 2007   
Live from the Central Coast Wine Classic auction at Tolosa Winer

Show airing Saturday, July 7, 2007    Winemaker David Hopkins of Bridlewood Winery and Robin Covey owner of NOVO restaurant.

Show airing Saturday, June 30, 2007 
Winemaker Jeff Pipes of Pipestone Winery and Chef Doug MacMillan or Rosa's Ristorante in Pismo Beach.

Show airing Saturday, June 23, 2007   
Live on the yacht Papagallo 11 with Meridian winemaker Lee Miyamura and Chef Leonard Gentieu.

Show airing Saturday, June 16, 2007 
Brewmaster Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker Brewery and Chef Clark Staub of American Flatbread in Los Alamos

Show airing Saturday, June 9, 2007
Winemaker Chuck Carlson of Curtis Winery and Jack Stevens of Tanner Jack's and Two Blocks Off the Beach

Show airing Saturday, June 2, 2007
Winemaker Matt Ortman of Ortman Family Vineyards and Maegen Loring of The Park Restaurant

Show airing Saturday, May 19, 2007
Live from the 25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Fest

Show airing Saturday, May 12, 2007  
Vintner Gary Burk of Costa de Oro and Chef Rick Manson of Chef Rick's

Show airing Saturday, May 5, 2007
Vintner John Salisbury of Salisbury Vineyards and Chef Ralph Fabula

Show airing Saturday, April 28, 2007
Marc Goldberg of Windward Vineyards and Laurant Gangien, Chef/Owner of Bistro Laurant

Show airing Saturday, April 21, 2007
"Live" broadcast from Santa Barbara County Vintner's Festival.

Show airing Saturday, April 14, 2007
Robert Haas, founder of Tablas Creek Vineyards and Chef Matthew Riley of Matthew's and Matthew's At The Airport

Show airing Saturday, April 7, 2007
Lane Tanner and Ariki Hill of Labyrinth Wines and Vicki Carroll, Executive Director, Hospice Du Rhone

Show airing Saturday, March 30, 2007
Vintner Neil Collins, Lone Madrone and Chef Jeffrey Scott

Show airing Saturday, March 24, 2007
James Ontiveros, owner/grower of Native9 and Alta Maria, Paul Wilkins, winemaker of Native9 and Alta Maria; Chefs Chris Becket of Schooner's Wharf in Cayucos and Martin Becket of Crooked Kilt in Paso Robles.

Show airing Saturday, March 17, 2007
Winemaker John Falcone of Rusack Vineyards and Executive Chef Paul R. Novak, Sea Venture Restaurant

Show airing Saturday, March 10, 2007
Douglas Timewell, owner/winemaker of Toucan Winery and Ron Tyni, owner of Upper Crust Trattoria

Show airing Saturday, March 3, 2007
Alapay Cellars co-owner and winemaker, Scott Remmenga and exerpts for interveiws at the "World of Pinot" at the Cliffs in Shell Beach

Show airing Saturday, February 24, 2007
Mike Sinor and Cheri LaVallee of Sinor-LaVallee and Chris Kobayashi (AKA Chef Koby), Executive Chef / Owner & Michael Kobayashi, Owner/General Manager of Artisan Restaurant in Paso Robles

Show airing Saturday, February 17, 2007
Tablas Creek Vineyard's general manager Jason Haas with Chef Erich Koberl and partner Patricia Koberl of Koberl at Blue in San Luis Obispo

Show airing Saturday, February 10, 2007
Edna Valley Vineyard's winemaker Harry Hansen with Chef Wendy Wickstrom of Marre's Avila Beach

Show airing Saturday, February 3, 2007
Pinot Noir expert Terry Coulton of Adelaida in Paso Robles with Chef Jose Dahan of Et Voila in SLO

Show airing Saturday, January 27, 2007
Paso Roble's Pioneer Gary Eberle and Chef Evan Treadwell of Lido at Dolphin Bay Resort

Show airing Saturday, January 20, 2007
The Bachelor Andrew Firestone and Chef Michael Wood of Marisol at Cliff's Resort

 

 

 

 

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