Happy Hour Radio

Discover the world of Sake with expert Jennifer Ross of Young's Market Company NW as we talk and taste six styles of this beautifully delicate and delicious traditional beverage from Japan.

Join me for a great chat with the Food & Beverage Team at Thompson Hotel Seattle and The Nest Happy Hour plus the bounty of spring and Washington State Asparagus - 2nd largest producer in the USA!

Join me for a delicious and bubbly conversation with Naomi Smith of Champagne Laurent-Perrier as we talk and taste through six of their prestige cuvees.

Meet the Wines of Manzanilla & "Ten Years in Tuscany" Author Larry Snyder by CHRISTOPHER CHAN

Meet Washington State's highly recognized and celebrated winery DeLille Cellars and winemaker Jason Gorski.

Meet Stag's Leap Wine Cellars winemaker Joanne Wing, from New Zealand and local wine events producer David LeClaire of SeattleUncorked.com

Meet BC Wines Institute Chairwoman - Christa-Lee McWatters-Bond, BC's Dirty Laundry Vineyards winemaker Mason Spink and WA State's Three of Cups winemaker Lisa Swei.

Meet Kent Waliser - one of the men behind some of the best wine grapes in Washington State - Sagemoor Wine Farms and the Bacchus, Dionysus, Weinbau, Gamache and Sagemoor Vineyards.

Meet French Chef Bruno Feldeisen with Semiahmoo's Northwest Wine Encounter and delve into the world of Food Studies with Piggy Bank Charity and Bespoke Dinner.

Meet Alex Hamer, founder of BC Distilled and savor the story of COCHON 555, PiggyBank Charity, and Bespoke Dinners with Robert McKeown Director of Communications.

Meet Snoqualmie Casino's talented team of hospitality professionals at Vista Prime Steak and Seafood. Josh Weltmer, Beverage Director and Ahdy Youssef, Sommelier & Service Captain.

Meet John Terlato of Terlato Wines International and PNW Wine scribe Chris Nishiwaki.

There is only one Charles Smith in the World of Wine and you get him right here! Cheers :)

My very first visit to South Africa was amazing in so many ways! The food, wine and people were absolutely lovely. Meet WOSA Education Ambassador Jim Clarke and Seattle's AB Imports GM Samantha Agee as we talk and taste South African Wines.

Meet Seattle's Top Chef Jason Stratton of MBAR and Joshua Hatton of Whisky Jewbilee and Single Cask Nation.

Meet Stuart Lane and Angela Lopez, Executive Chef and GM of Seattle's artisan Italian bistro Spinasse and Artusi Bar on Capital Hill.

Meet the principals behind the Italian Slow Wine Tour and Edible Seattle Magazine's Bill Anderson sharing WhiskeyChowderFest.com

Meet Seattle mixologist and USBG President Cameron George - spirits director for Heavy Restaurant Group and Jaymee Mandeville the Bacardi Brand Ambassador. One of the best cocktails: HavanaHustle

Meet 4th generation Chef Christopher Czarnecki who helms the celebrated Joel Palmer House Restaurant and check out some the new books all about Bars, Beer and Barrels of Wine History.

Join me for a fun interview with Simon Siegl who served and helped develop the Washington Wine Commission back in the mid-1980's.