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The North Bay Report is a daily in-depth look at an issue, event, person or activity in our region, prepared by KRCB News Director Bruce Robinson, a veteran journalist who has been covering Sonoma County since 1985. These reports provide another view of news and events in our area, a way to look beyond the headlines and hear directly from the people who are shaping the present and future of Sonoma County and northern California. Topics recently covered on The North Bay Report include the reg ...
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Wine is a very important part of the meal for many. I enjoy living in northern California and consider Sonoma and Napa Valleys to be ground zero for some of the greatest vineyards on the planet! when adding local produce and great chefs...it doesn't get any better!Please check out my features and click on the links at the bottom of most.You can join us for an audio feature with some of the greatest winemakers,chefs and resorts.All music on the features is my original playing and writing!ENJOY!
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Weekly interviews with winemakers, chefs, event coordinators... the people who help make up the world's fastest growing, most exciting, and diverse wine region; the Central Coast of California - Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara County (Sideways country). Listen live every Saturday from Noon to 1PM with the STREAM button on our website. Locally, we're on News Talk 920AM KVEC in San Luis Obispo, California.
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The original live show that brings professional brewer and homebrewer interviews, and the best in beer-tainment, right to you as we talk about homebrewing beer and craft brewing. Each episode covers specific brewing topics to inform and entertain, and world class professional brewers as guests. All the fun of real radio, without the boredom. Live listeners can participate and ask questions by joining our chatroom. Watch the live show at YouTube.com/brewingnetwork. Have a brewing question or ...
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Wehave another great audio feature for you all today!daryl Groom Will join me as we open his great Zinfandel.First we look at his website and fill you in on his great career in the winemaking industry. Daryl Groom has been involved in the wine industry in both the USA and Australia for more than 30 years. Currently he is engaged in a number of wine…
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We have a treat for you! I recently sat down with Daryl Groom,and opened three of his wines.Truly a Pleasure to talk with this world class winemaker. First we will look at his recent press and a little from his website)(groomwines.com) and on the wines to be featured. Prior to his current ventures, Daryl was Senior Winemaker for Penfolds in Austral…
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Today we will try three new wines from Ra Ra Wine Co. Healdsburg California is trulu a wine hub now,offering great wines from many different wine regions surounding this great little town. I met this amazing lady at Valette Healdsburg,and now will enjoy this great story and adventure with her great wines. We will look at the webiste,and tasting not…
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Today we will try three new wines from Ra Ra Wine Co. Healdsburg California is trulu a wine hub now,offering great wines from many different wine regions surounding this great little town. I met this amazing lady at Valette Healdsburg,and now will enjoy this great story and adventure with her great wines. We will look at the webiste,and tasting not…
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This week on The Session we welcome Oakland newcomer, Tenma Beer Project. Co-owner and head brewery Brennan Perry joins us to discuss his new project and how he's already been able to accumulate some serious awards and accolades in such a short time. Learn about Brennan's stellar brewing history as well as how he got a tiny brewery up and running i…
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This week on The Session we are joined by Spent Grain Brewing from Atascadero, CA. Founder and brewer Chris Chambers has been in the game for well over 20 years and his latest project is the pinnacle of his passion for craft beer. Spent Grain is the only "speakeasy" craft brewery that we know of, and it's a format that works perfectly for Chris and…
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The Session | CUVER Belgian Brewers of Sonoma County
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In this episode of The Session we are joined by a very unique California brewery that specializes in Belgian beer. And the kicker is that they are also Belgian! Learn about how two families, one hailing from Belgium and the other from Sonoma County, CA, came together to form CUVER. The story is fascinating and the beer is delicious. Cheers! Learn m…
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The Session | Brewery Accounting and Taxes with Lou Catalano, CPA
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In this episode of The Session, we branch further out into the pro brewer world to discuss finances. Our friend Lou Catalano from MUN CPAs join us to discuss brewery accounting and taxes. While it may not seam like the topic everyone wants to hear about, Lou is a fantastic CPA that has helped The Brewing Network and The Hop Grenade through the toug…
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Dry Creek Vineyard/Don Wallace/All I want for Christmas is my 3 front Zins From Dry Creek Vineyard
Yes it's that time of year!I love it! Today we have a great new feature with Don Wallace and plenty of single vineyard Zinfandels really and opened.First let's look at their website,and the tasting notes on our featured Zinfandels from Dry Creek Vineyard. 2020 Wallace Ranch ZinfandelDry Creek ValleyWinemaker Notes:Our Wallace Ranch Zinfandel is a s…
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Dry Creek Vineyard /Don Wallace/ Holiday Wines/2020 Spencer's Hill Petite Sirah/ANd The Historic Blocks Zinfandel
We have two perfect wines for your holiday feast!Are you ready. First the 2020 Spencer's Hill Petite SirahDry Creek ValleyWinemaker Notes:The Petite Sirah varietal has traditionally played an important role in producing our world-class Zinfandel wines. In certain vintages, we decide to bottle a small amount of Petite Sirah to more fully express thi…
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I recently traveled into the Dry Creek Valley and sat down with Don Wallace,at Dry Creek Vineyard. We did new features on some of the amazing red wines. Today we have three wines .We will start with the Pinot Noir. Winemaker Notes:The Russian River Valley is perhaps the finest region for growing world-class Pinot Noir in all of California. The coas…
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The Session | True North Ale Company
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On this episode of The Session we are joined by True North Ale Company from Ipswich, Massachusetts. Head Brewer Seth Barnum and Director of Taproom & Events, Tim Griggs log in to tell us all about their wonderful Northeast brews. Learn about some new lagering techniques they're experimenting with as well as some unique IPA's, like one brewed with s…
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In this episode of The Session, we change things up a little and bring in the wonderful people from Early Alert Canines. Executive Director Carol Edwards and Puppy-Rasier Suzie Scher, along with puppy-in-training, Sheldon, join us in the studio to talk about their wonderful program. Sheldon is training to be an early alert Medical Detection Dog, sp…
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The Session | Russian River Brewing On Hop Creep
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Vinnie Cilurzo and Jessica Young join The Session to discuss the nuances of hop creep and what you can do about it in your brewery. Jessica is a grad student studying hop creep while working for Russian River and contributes a ton of science to Vinnie's real world applications on the subject. We are also joined by our good friend Nate Smith to help…
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The Session | New Spring Brewing and the Fall of Flat Tail
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Dave Marilave returns to The Session after a long hiatus and the fall of his beloved brewery, Flat Tail. Turns out there is a lot more to the story than we thought and Dave is here to spill the beans. This is a story of lies, embezzlement and treachery, and Dave doesn't leave out a gritty detail. Tune in and take head the warnings and learn about p…
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In this episode of The Session we are joined by Rodg Little and Geoff Scott from Sacramento's Oak Park Brewing. Rodg and Geoff have a great story, bringing their special brand of community oriented beer to the Oak Park neighborhood and beyond. The team at Oak Park has worked tirelessly to build out their brand within the community, while also advoc…
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recently Don Wallace and I enjoyed four courses at the Matheson in Healdsburg. It's always a great time when Don Wallace and I get together. We have 4 wines and 4 courses to share with you today. First let's look at the tasting notes and the great websites of Dry Creek Vineyard and The Matheson. Open Tuesday through Sunday at 5:00 PM.Bar Open at 4p…
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The Session | Blind Enthusiasm Brewing
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All the way from Edmonton, Canada, Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company joins us on The Session to discuss mixed fermentation and more. Founder Greg Zeschuk fills us in on his journey as a video game engineer turned brewer and how mixed fermentation beers captured his passion. Now Blind Enthusiasm has one of the largest barrel programs in all of Canada…
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The Session | 21st Amendment and the State of the Industry
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Shaun O'Sullivan from the 21st Amendment Brewery is back on The Session to discuss the latest at 21A and the state of the industry. Shaun and his business partner Nico Freccia have grown 21A from its beginnings as a neighborhood brewpub in San Francisco to a regional brewery with national distribution. Along the way Shaun has seen many changes in t…
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The Session | AI Beer & The Future!
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On this episode of The Session, Justin is joined by Dick Cantwell, Denham DSilva of Deep Liquid, and Teresa Psuty from Crooked Lane to talk about how AI can converge with craft beer and help brewers connect with consumers. Rather than let our data be used against us just as a marketing tool, Deep Liquid seeks to democratize data, and AI, and let co…
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The Session | Modern Times & Maui Brewing Co.
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In our final show stop of the 2023 BN On The Road Summer Brewery Tour, Justin and The Beard® stop in to Modern Times in San Diego to speak with new owner, Garrett Marrero. We know Garrett as the founder of Maui Brewing Company, of course, but his latest bold move in the craft beer scene was to purchase the struggling Modern Times. Now under the Cra…
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The Session "On The Road" continues with Jeff Bagby at Bagby Beer Company in Oceanside, CA. Jeff has been a fixture in the Southern California craft beer scene for years and has racked up medal upon medal for his brews. He's continued that output at Bagby Beer Co. and never disappoints when it comes to producing world class, classic styles. Justin …
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Living in Petaluma Ca is a great option for so many people but it definitely has its negatives. In this week's podcast we go over the pros and cons of moving to Petaluma Ca. 🛑Let’s get in touch! Fill out contact form here⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.living-insonomacounty.com/contact 🛑Book a 30min. Zoom call with me here⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://calendly.com/dannymcroni…
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Listen to this BEFORE Moving to Santa Rosa Ca
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So many things to know before moving to Santa Rosa Ca. In this week's episode I go through everything you need to know before moving to Santa Rosa California. 🛑Let’s get in touch! Fill out contact form here⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.living-insonomacounty.com/contact 🛑Book a 30min. Zoom call with me here⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://calendly.com/dannymcroninrealtor/30min …
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The third stop on the 2023 Brewing Network Summer Brewery Tour is Radiant Beer Company in Anaheim, CA. We are joined by co-founders Jonas Namura and Andrew Bell and learn about their young, but already multi-award winning beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Brewing Network
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Living in East Side Santa Rosa Ca Neighborhoods [EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW]
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Everything you need to know about the east side of Santa Rosa neighborhoods. See more here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/livinginsonomacounty 🛑Let’s get in touch! Fill out contact form here⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.living-insonomacounty.com/contact 🛑Book a 30min. Zoom call with me here⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://calendly.com/dannymcroninrealtor/30min 📲I have so many peop…
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The Session | 14 Cannons Brewery + Showroom
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The Brewing Network Summer Brewery Tour continues with a stop at 14 Cannons Brewery + Showroom in Westlake Village, CA. Justin and The Beard® spend time with Co-Founder and Brewmaster Nic Bertolin to learn about this unique brewery. In doing so, the lager tour continues with some stellar hoppy lagers from Nic's brewery, as well as an award winning …
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The Session | There Does Not Exist & Liquid Gravity
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Justin & Beardy take The Session on the road with a first stop at There Does Not Exist & Liquid Gravity. As part of The Brewing Network's Summer Brewery Tour, we stop in San Luis Obispo, CA. to visit our old friend Brendan Gough from Liquid Gravity. We also invited Max Montgomery from There Does Not Exist to join the show. We dive into the incredib…
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Recently Don Wallace and I got together and recorded many great feature on the wines of Dry Creek Vineyard. We have decided to meet at the great local restaurant and pair up some of these incredible wines with the world class menu from Valette Healdsburg. Valette was born from two brothers’ lifelong dream of creating a unique dining experience in o…
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We have another amazing feature with Don Wallace and Dry Creek Vineyard! This wine is even older than I am...well, the vines are... A beautiful vineyard and indeed a world class Zinfandel. We always look at the tasting notes and other information from their great website. drycreekvineyard.com Winemaker Notes:Planted in the late 1800s, Beeson Ranch …
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Dry Creek Valley has been one of my favorite grape growing regions since my arrival in California. The wines are world class,and Dry Creek Vineyard has led the way over the course of many decades.Our feature today is the 2019 Benchland Meritage from Dry Creek Vineyard. We will look at the winemaker's tasting notes,and other great information on the…
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2019 Endeavour Cabernet Sauvignon/ Dry Creek Vineyard/Feature With Don Wallace/finewinesproductions.com
We have reached for the stars with this wine! The 2019 Endeavour is our feature today,and how lucky we are! We will look at the tasting notes and other pieces of the puzzle to give you a great insight into the making of this incredible wine.please go to their website....drycreekvineyard.com Winemaker Notes:Located in the Lytton Springs district of …
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This is a very interesting feature with Don Wallace. We have covered many of the incredible wines from Dry Creek vineyard,and now movew into The Mariner 2019 from Dry Creek Valley. As we always do we will check out the tasting notes and idems of interst from the website of this world class winery. drycreekvineyard.com. Winemaker Notes:The Mariner i…
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