What's Cookin' on Wine with Michael Horn and Nicole Nielsen

REPLAY: Wine Of The Sea, Three Sticks Wines

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Anthony Curko - Brand Ambassador, Wine Of The Sea
Ryan Prichard - Director Of Winemaking, Three Sticks Wines

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REPLAY: Doffo Winery and L’Ecole No 41

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000

On Tonight’s Show: Damian Doffo, Winemaker for Doffo Winery in Temecula shares his winemaking journey, vineyard philosophy, and what makes Temecula wines stand out. Later, Marty Clubb, Owner & Managing Winemaker of L’Ecole No 41 in Walla Walla Valley, discusses his approach to crafting award-winning wines and the unique character of the Walla Walla region.

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REPLAY: Tom Eddy Winery, & Temecula Valley Wine Country

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Tom Eddy - Owner & Winemaker, Tom Eddy Winery
Devin Parr - Temecula Valley: Southern California's Wine Country

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REPLAY: Freeman Vineyard & Winery, Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Ken Freeman - Proprietor, Freeman Vineyard & Winery
Maggie Tillman - Owner/Sales & Marketing, Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

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REPLAY: Buoncristiani Family Winery, Roar Wines

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:09:00 +0000

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Jay Buoncristiani - Co-Founder & Director Of Winemaking, Buoncristiani Family Winery & JTB Wine
Gary Franscioni - Proprietor, Roar Wines

REPLAY: 750th Episode!

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Host Michael Jordan and Michael Horn celebrate The Word on Wine’s 750^th episode with a star studded panel.

CRN Digital Talk Radio announced today that its award winning radio franchise What’s Cookin’ on Wine and The Word on Wine will mark it’s 750^th show with a special on air celebration! Joining hosts Michael Jordan and Michael Horn for this broadcast are:

Greg Brewer - Founder/Winemaker, Brewer-Clifton
David Long - Proprietor, David Arthur Vineyards
Jean-Charles Boisset - Proprietor Of The Boisset Collection
Michael Browne - Founder, Cirq & Chev Wines

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REPLAY: Talley Vineyards & Hyde Vineyards

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Elizabeth Talley - Sales, Marketing, and Brand Development Specialist, Talley Vineyards
Christopher Hyde - General Manager At Hyde Vineyards & Director Of Viticulture, Hyde De Villaine

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REPLAY: Cass Vineyard And Winery, Happy Canyon Vineyard

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:50:00 +0000

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Steve Cass - Owner, Cass Vineyard And Winery
Sean D. Pitts Executive Winemaker And Managing Director, Happy Canyon Vineyard

REPLAY: Ampelos Vineyard And Cellars, Innumero Wines

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:56:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Peter Work - Winemaker & Co-Owner, Ampelos Vineyard And Cellars
Brian & Sheree Thornsberry - Proprietors, Innumero Wines

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REPLAY: Doffo Winery and L’Ecole No 41

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:58:00 +0000

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REPLAY: Wine Of The Sea, Three Sticks Wines

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:04:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Anthony Curko - Brand Ambassador, Wine Of The Sea
Ryan Prichard - Director Of Winemaking, Three Sticks Wines

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Doffo Winery and L’Ecole No 41

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:03:00 +0000

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2026 International White Wine Festival, 2025 California Harvest Recap

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:25:00 +0000

On Tonight’s Show: Courtney DeGraff of the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association previews the 2026 International White Wine Festival (Feb. 15–16), celebrating standout white wines. Plus, Allison Jordan of the California Wine Institute and California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance recaps the 2025 California harvest and what it means for the wines ahead.

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REPLAY: Buoncristiani Family Winery, Roar Wines

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:30:00 +0000

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Jay Buoncristiani - Co-Founder & Director Of Winemaking, Buoncristiani Family Winery & JTB Wine
Gary Franscioni - Proprietor, Roar Wines

REPLAY: Bledsoe Wine Estates, CIRQ & CHEV Wines

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:30:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Josh McDaniels - President & Director Of Winemaking, Bledsoe Wine Estates
Michael Browne - CEO/Founder, CIRQ & CHEV Wines

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Tina Caputo’s Movie Pairings

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:06:00 +0000

On Tonight’s Show, wine reporter Tina Caputo reveals her festive guide to pairing California wines with your favorite holiday movies. From bubbly sparkling rosé with Love, Actually to Riesling with Die Hard, Tina shares expert tips to make your holiday movie nights deliciously unforgettable — plus a free eBook with wine cocktail recipes!

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REPLAY: Cass Vineyard And Winery, Happy Canyon Vineyard

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:12:00 +0000

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Steve Cass - Owner, Cass Vineyard And Winery
Sean D. Pitts Executive Winemaker And Managing Director, Happy Canyon Vineyard

Hitching Post Wines & Thacher Winery & Vineyard

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:33:00 +0000

On Tonight’s Show, join us as we explore two California wine icons! Frank Ostini, co-owner and winemaker of Hitching Post Wines and chef/owner of the renowned Hitching Post 2 Restaurant, shares the story behind his Santa Barbara County Pinot Noirs and the secrets of pairing them with his legendary Santa Maria Style BBQ. Then, Tony Quealy, general manager of Thacher Winery & Vineyard in Paso Robles, dives into holiday wine favorites, from unique bubbles to red wine pairings for your festive dinners. Discover tips for celebrating the season with exceptional wines and unforgettable experiences in California wine country.

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REPLAY: Dobbes Family Estate & Chenoweth Wines

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:28:00 +0000

On Tonight's Show: Winemaker Derek Einberger of Dobbes Family Estate and Wine By Joe joins us to talk Oregon wine, his artistic path to the cellar, and a fresh harvest update. Plus, legendary grape grower Charlie Chenoweth from Chenoweth Wines stops by with insight from the vineyards that fuel some of Sonoma’s finest wines.

Beaujolais Nouveau & Hyde Vineyards: 2025 Holiday Wines & Harvest Highlights

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:27:00 +0000

On tonight's episode: Kimberly Utterback, Brand Manager at Quintessential Wines, shares the story of Georges Duboeuf and the worldwide celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau Day this November. From its fresh, fruity style to why it pairs perfectly with Thanksgiving, Kimberly explains why this French tradition continues to captivate wine lovers. Then, Christopher Hyde, General Manager at Hyde Vineyards and Director of Viticulture at Hyde de Villaine, takes us through the 2025 harvest recap. Hear about the season’s standout moments, the quality of the grapes, and what makes Hyde Vineyards a Napa Valley treasure.

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Dobbes Family Estate & Chenoweth Wines

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:30:00 +0000

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Hoi Polloi, Monochrome, and the Garagiste Festival 2025

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:36:00 +0000

Join us as we explore the world of small-production California wines with Doug Minnick of Hoi Polloi Winery and the upcoming Garagiste Festival, and Dave McGee of Monochrome Wines, specializing in exclusively white wines. From micro-lot winemaking to creative blends, discover how these winemakers craft unique, high-quality wines and get a sneak peek at what to expect at one of the state’s most exciting wine events.

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REPLAY: Ranchos De Ontiveros Wines, Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:49:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Wes Hagen - Sales Support And Wine Educator, Native9 And Ranchos De Ontiveros Wines
Devin Parr - Brand Marketing, Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association

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SLO Coast Wine Collective’s Harvest On The Coast, Chalone Vineyard

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:39:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Kathleen Naughton - Executive Director, SLO Coast Wine Collective's Harvest On The Coast (Nov. 6-9)
Greg Freeman - Winemaker, Chalone Vineyard

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REPLAY: Freeman Vineyard & Winery, Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

mgarey@crntalk.com (Mike Garey) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:30:00 +0000

GUEST LINE-UP:

Ken Freeman - Proprietor, Freeman Vineyard & Winery
Maggie Tillman - Owner/Sales & Marketing, Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

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