Happy Hour Radio

Discover a tiny place in South America that has captured the attention of the wine world - Uruguay! Meet https://bodegagarzon.com/en/winery/ and then refresh yourself with https://www.ficksdrink.com/

In case you ever ever wondered about the Hamburger... Here's The REAL Story from Chris Carosa author of www.HamburgerDreams.com + Idaho's WuFyre Coffee Company from Boise, ID.

I love Rhum! Rum Rum Rummy...come taste w www.Spiribam.com as we taste amazing spirits from the Caribbean. Plus another great tasting of www.Bravus.com and their fantastic n/a brews.

One of the greatest gifts in nature is the olive! Meet Olive Oil Expert Ms. Orietta Gianjorio as we talk, taste, discover and uncover the myths and truths about Extra Virgin Olive Oil. www.Orietta.net

What Would Jesus Drink? Meet Bill Henry, West Regional Manager for Yarden Imports of Israeli Wines. plus Philip Brandes, Founder of Bravus Brewing NA Craft Beers. www.Bravus.com

Join me for a fun and informative interview with Shane Collins of Rocky Pond Winery in Lake Chelan AVA of Washingon State.

We owe a debt of gratitude to the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans for making wine throughout Europe an article of everyday life. Meet Chicago's Ted Diamontes founder/owner of Diamond Wine Importers as we talk, taste and geek out with Greek wine!

Meet University of California Santa Barbara and Ecole Supérieure de Commerce Dijon alum Daina Paulin, Commercial Manager for Bordeaux's Chateau Haut-Bailly in Pessac-Leognan as we talk and taste the terroir of this ancient riverbed appellation.

Bernard’s is the recipient of the 2010 James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Wine Service Award for Restaurant Jean-Georges. His wine knowledge and palate are the result of years of study and work in New York’s top restaurants including Lespinaase, Le Cirque2000 and Montrachet. Sun also made wine in Napa, Bergerac and the Willamette Valley under his III Somms label. He has been quoted and featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, Wine & Spirits, Beverage Media, GQ and Food & Wine.

Join me for a history snapshot with longtime grower/winemaker and pioneer Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards and Maison Bleu of Walla Walla.

Meet Master Sommelier and Bien Nacido + Solomon Hills Estates Brand Ambassador as we talk, taste and tour the heart of Santa Barbara Wine CounTRY.

Join me for an interesting perspective from Jusden Aumand and his season in Sauternes at Chateau Coutet. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jusden-aumand-1863992a

Join me for am award winning taste of Oregon Vodka from Headwind Distilling plus author, farmer, mixologist Ms. Jodi Helmer and her latest book "Growing Your Own: Cocktails, Mocktails, Teas & Infusions" and another tasting with Chateau Minuty Provencal Rose

A fabulous talk and tasting with Chateau Minuty Provencal Rose and Master Distiller Brent Elliott of Four Roses Distillery

Times are changing...get the scoop on Seattle's Red Door Ale House in the Center of The Universe aka - "Fremont" with owner Pete Hanning. Seattle History lives on Happy Hour Radio!

Sommeliers Unite to Help Raise Funds and Support for sommeliers and wine professionals in-need throughout the USA. Meet Jon McDaniel and learn how "we" can come together to help peers in our profession. #SOMMSTRONG @CristieNorman @ChrisBlanchardMS. PLus - Meet two lovely sisters who started a cocktail catering company and "garden to glass" flowers, herbs and more from www.SimpleGoodnessSisters.com

Meet Jackson Rorhbaugh, Master Sommelier and sip into something red with CrunchyRedFruit.com a very hip, cool, and tasty wine experience that is offering a special introduction benefitting local efforts for the #SeattleHospitalityReliefBox. Great juice for this great time of need from a great guy with a great story and a great heart.

Veteran Mixologist Michael Cadden of Heartwood Provisions shares his cock"tales" and the International Patron Tequila Competition plus snacks can be fun and #GOKETO Tested with ParmCrisps.com and Southern Recipe Small Batch Pork Rinds

Dive into a bottle of fine Washington Wine or perhaps 500 btls @TasteWashington with @WarrKingWinery @PattersonCellars @HappyHRRadio @VisitSeattle @GoodPlanetFoods

A crystal ball view of Food Trends; a tasting with Lilly's Foods CEO Michael Miscoe and a tasting of the keto cauliflower hummus plus washing it down with @FlyingEmbersHardKombucha