"The Wine Cellar"
With Marshall Rimann & Stephen Gregory

News Radio 980 KMBZ
Saturdays, 1pm to 2pm

“The Wine Cellar”, is part of the ongoing mission of Rimann Liquors to educate the public and demystify the joys of wine. On the air since January 2000, the show is hosted by Marshall Rimann and features interviews and conversations with winemakers, distillers, brewmasters, authors and educators from around the world. Recent guests who have discussed their passion for wine include Chris and Cathy Benziger, Benziger Family Cellars; Dennis Cakebread, Cakebread Cellars; Peter Mondavi, Jr., Charles Krug Winery; Ridge Watson, Joullian Vineyards; and Charlie & Molly Meeker, Meeker Wines.

The appreciation of handcrafted beer has been the subject of John McDonald of Boulevard Brewing Company, Jim Koch, founder of Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams) and Steve Dressler of Sierra Nevada.

Other guests have included Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher, wine columnists for The Wall Street Journal; noted cookbook authors Susan Hermann Loomis and Steven Raichlen and Master Sommelier Doug Frost, wine author and educator.

Often the show will include other local guests, typically chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers or others involved in Kansas City’s culinary arts scene. With its unique mix of conversation and personalities, the broadcast is geared toward both the novice in the appreciation of wine and the oenophile who wants to learn more. “The Wine Cellar” remains Kansas City’s only radio show completely dedicated to wine and food: two of the finer elements in a well-spent life.