8/20 - Lee Hodo, Grape to Glass,

Mike Horn  & Paul Stern  Live 15th "Grape to Glass" weekend

Join the Russian River Valley Winegrowers for a weekend of artistic passions as we celebrate the kick-off the 15th Annual Grape to Glass weekend! Russian River Valley is a region rich in history. Grape growing and winemaking are integral to the story of the land and its past. The valley is named for the first non-natives to settle in Sonoma County. The Russians, who settled along the Sonoma coast at historic Fort Ross from 1812 to 1841, left a significant impact on the area. They found this region optimal to hunt sea otters for their furs and to provide food and staples for Russian colonies in Alaska. Agriculture, including viticulture, was a primary goal in this endeavor and the fertile soils of the Russian River Valley provided a region apt for farming and sustaining their outposts.  Today's Guests:

Betsy Nachbaur - Owner -  "Acorn Winery"
Darek Trowbridge - Owner - "Old World Winery"
Scott Bice - Farm Manager - "Redwood Hills Farm"
Sara Lee Kunde - Sara Lee's Vineyard