Happy Hour Radio

Meet owner and winemaker Bill Kimmerly of Masquerade Wines in Bellingham, WA and longtime friend Erik Segelbaum Advanced Sommelier and corporate wine director for STARR Restaurants.

Meet Advanced Sommelier/Mixologist Nick Davis of MediumPlus.com and chat about Blind Tasting and Deductive Tasting methods. Also Nicholas Feris founder of The Rum Collective as we chat about rums' effect on our palates and planet.

Meet Julio Munnell winemaker for Marques de Grinon, chat about National Tequila Day with Barrio barman Cameron George and learn about the Bellingham Wine & Spirits Trail.

Meet French wine professional Cyril Frechier as we reveal delicious wines from France's Languedoc region.

Celebrate Craft Spirits with PROOF WA - Seattle's Spirited Tasting Event, Meet Sound Spirits Founder Steven Stone and get the history of the Manhattan cocktail by author Philip Greene and a tasty cocktail by Robert Rowland of Oliver's Twist.

Meet Delicato Family winery owner Cheryl Indelicato and Hendricks Gin Ambassador Jim Ryan

Meet Wins of Portugal Ambassador Eugenio Jardim and Seattle Weekly wine scribe Zach Geballe founder of VineTrainings.com

Special toast to Dad's Day Weekend with Dr. Gregory K Chan - father/dad to your Happy Hour Radio Host - Christopher Chan. Learn the history behind this story :)

Meet one of Washington State's premier wine and agriculture families ~ The Mercers and Ste. Michelle Alum ~ Winemaker/Viti-Culturist Jessica Munnell.

Join me for a fresh and frothy conversation with Elysian Brewing co-founder David Buhler as we look back to talk and taste 20 years of Pacific Northwest Craft Brewing.

Seattle is a hot bed for innovative food, wine, beer, spirits and beverages. Meet Sharelle Klaus, CEO and Founder of Dry Sparkling based in Seattle. Delicious, nuanced, effervescent and enticing botanical infused beverages for any occasion especially when dining. Seattle's is well-known for our long proud history of Nordic Heritage in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood and today we share the story, revolution and elevation of Nordic New Cuisine.

Meet Devlin & Jennifer - owner and bartender extraordinaire respectively of Nabob Bar and True Tequila Enthusiasts as we explore the wild agave. Plus a taste of Greek Wines from assistant winemaker Thrass Giantsidis of Greece's Ktima Gerovassiliou .

Meet Andrew Shcherbakov co-partner in Global Spirits & Wine and Distributor for Pasquinet Cognac.

Meet Master of Whisky Ari Shapiro as we talk and taste trough Scapa Single Malt Scotch, Aberlour 12 and Aberlour 16, plus some tasty beers showcased at ScotchBeerFest.com. Vinale.club co-founder Nate Cocanour joins us as we learn about a new wine & beer membership club that delivers great #WAWINE and #SPANISHWINE @HappyHRRadio @CocktailChamp @VinaleWineClub @WhiskyGuy @Scapa @Aberlour

Meet Chef Brian Scheehser of Kirkland, WA Trellis Restaurant and his new project Piggyback Cellars plus the cool bartender tool kit "Bar-Back Bag" developer Craig Krueger of Mavenhal.com

Meet local owner and 2016 James Beard Rising Star Nominee Chef Maximillian Petty of Queen Anne's EDEN HILL Restaurant. Plus one of the world's BEST Vodka - Balinoff Vodka from France.

Drench your senses in deep dark blue seas that surround the famed island of Islay Scotland. You can truly taste the land of Bruichladdich.

Join Sommeliers Marc Papineau, Bar Sejour/Corson Building and Luke Wohlers of Walden Selections as we taste 4 prime examples of chardonnay and the beautiful wines from Chablis.

Meet Seattle restaurant magnate Duke Moscrip of Duke's Chowder House and Hannah Hanley with Heritage Distilling in Gig Harbor, WA.

Meet author and Seattle cocktail master Paul Clarke joins me for a great show talking about his new book Cocktail Chronicles and his role at IMBIBE Magazine. www.cocktailchronicles.com