First segment of this weeks Show: St. Helena Olive Oil Co. Founder on Sabbatical in Florence, Italy - Peggy O'Kelly

Peggy O'Kelly, President, St. Helena Olive Oil Company has been living in Florence, Italy since the end of December 2008 with her two teenage daughters.... immersing themselves in the Italian way of life. Of course she is cooking up a storm, providing recipes on her active blog while in situ, studying olive oil and balsamic vinegar, communing with her suppliers, growers, and meeting new ones and generally absorbing everything she can to bring back to Napa and apply that knowledge to the estate olive grove management and production back home.

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Second segment of this weeks Show: What is the pursuit of real food club? - Peggy O'Kelly

According to Peggy O'Kelly, all things culinary begin in Italy with the Romans. Her Firenze journey allows quality time with her daughters, one of which is a junior in high school. It was now or never despite the economic downturn. A self-professed compulsive foodie, her passion for real food, particularly from local suppliers, and as simplistic as Mother Nature provides, is one of the true joys of life. Her professional pursuit for real food has become a vicarious journey for her many clients and friends. You are invited to read her daily thoughts on her blog. Listeners are urged to try her new Napa Valley oil release of Buono Volonta.... currently priced at $18.... a real steal. Look for the St. Helena Olive Oil promotion code for listeners of Wine and Dine!

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Third segment of this weeks Show: Former Brew Master finds creative satisfaction in the unpredictable climate of winemaking. - Scott Kelly

According to Scott Kelley, Director of Winemaking, Estancia Estates, Soledad, CA, “Winemaking fulfills my artistic side without giving up the innovative hands-on experience that keeps me in touch with my roots.” Being born and raised in Monterey County, he learned to respect the wind and fog and the impact it has on the character of the wines. Whether it is using less oak in the Chardonnay to protect the tropical characters or fermenting Pinot Noir only in open-top fermenters to respect the silky tannins of the Pinnacles Vineyard. “When I make a blend, I try and imagine how it will pair with food or how the acid balance will create a different sensation when enjoyed with a particular dish—to me that is fascinating!”

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Fourth segment of this weeks Show: Hospice du Rhone 2009 Event Theme... "You're The Rhone That I Want" - Vicki Carroll

Vicki Carroll, Director, Hospice du Rhone, HdR, talks to us about the 17th annual event taking place April 30 – May 2, 2009 at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, California. Each year, HdR brings an exciting mix of international Rhône producers to Paso Robles, providing a unique opportunity to taste Rhône wines from all over the world. In many cases, these wines are poured by the winemakers themselves. HdR is "the world's largest international celebration of Rhone variety wines." Bidders can register by proxy by calling Hospice du Rhone at 805-784-9543 or by email to vicki@hospicedurhone.org

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