Happy Hour Radio

VinExpo 2018 comes to New York City and brand new book RED WINE by NY wine writers/authors/experts Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen.

Celebrate the wines of Beaujolais with RN 74 Chef Thomas Griese and Director of Wine Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen plus meet drinks expert Mark Addison, author of the Cocktail Chameleon.

Meet Dewars' Scotch Ambassador Jaymee Mandeville as we talk and taste Aberfeldy and Craigellachie Single Malts. Plus author Alex Lewin and his new book Kombucha, Kefir and Beyond.

Meet beverage industry author Jeff Cioletti of the Drinkable Globe and take a tour around the world with national spirits and cocktails. Also, Adrian Ferrero, CEO of Biome Makers and the DNA on vineyard dirt.

Meet Washington State Sommelier Chet Holstein, founder of KUMA Turmeric Liqueur and Ryan Hembree of Skip Rock Distillery.

Meet Master Sommelier Robert Bigelow, Director of Education and On-Premise Development for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates as we talk and taste his sommelier journey and fine WA Wine!

Come celebrate the greatest wines in the world with Reggie Daigneault and International Champagne Day - Oct. 20! #ChampageDay

Celebrate the Science of Spirits at the Pacific Science Center; Meet Vance Henderson, USA Ambassador for Drambuie; and Josh Weltmer of Snoqualmie Casino's Washington Cigar & Spirits Festival.

Meet the team behind the new Hyatt Regency Lake Washington Hotel & Waters' Table Restaurant and Bar.

Ever wonder how to get a job in the glamorous and exciting Hospitality industry? Well meet Travis and Sian of UmamiJobs.com

Ever wonder about Kosher wines? Meet Jay Buxbaum of Royal Wine Co. as we talk Rosh Hashanah Holiday foods and wines. plus, Bill Anderson of Edible Seattle and the newest Farmer's Market to Table delivery service FIGBO.com

Meet Advanced Sommelier Martin Beally, Wine Director for Wild Ginger - Seattle - a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner, as we talk and taste wine of Carinena and Seattle's Eden Hill Chef & Restauranteur Maximillian Petty chatting 2017 James Beard Awards Dinner.

Meet Ms. Connie Adams of SeattleDining.com and Cooking with Class Benefit. Plus, local writer Ms. Erin James, Author of the new book "Tasting Cider."

Meet Purple Cafe & Wine Bar Executive Chef Harry Mills and Chris Horn, Director of Wine as they share their wine and culinary background and their new collaboration: COOK & CORK.

Celebrate summer with Cider! Cider Summit descends upon South Lake Union in September. meet founder Alan Shapiro and local Cider Expert Curtis Fenton of Capitol Cider restaurant/bar on Seattle's Capital Hill at Broadway & Pike Streets.

Learn about WineSong ~ Mendocino's annual September charity wine auction/tasting benefitting the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation. Also, Fathers & Daughters Cellars and LuLa Cellars from Anderson Valley.

Meet Jennifer Wren of Glenfiddich Distillery and learn about the 14 year, India Pale Ale Cask and project XX (Twenty).

Flame ON! The thrill of the grill and the new book: Pitmaster ~ Recipes, Techniques & Barbecue Wisdom. Learn The Art of BBQ with authors and World Champion Grillers Andy Husbands & Chris Hart.

The Story of Chimay ~ Trappist Abbey Ale from Belgium by the man behind the import - Luke "Bobo" Van Mechelen. Chimay Cinq Cents - Grand Reserve and Premier Ale.

Meet Master Sommelier Richard Betts as he shares his journey in wine and his newest distilling project: Mezcal Sombra & Astral Tequila