Award winning New York sommelier and wine executive Michael Madrigale navigates us through what wines to drink for summer. We will discuss and recommend the most interesting, accessible, and resaonbaly priced wines to drink now. We'll feature white, red, rose, sparkling/Champagne, wine spritzers, boxed wine and dessert wines. We'll also tell you what pairs well with BBQ, shellfish, and fish. It's sun, fun, and good wine!

Michelle Biscieglia, Wine Director of Blue Hill Restaurant in NYC oversees the wine program at one of America's true farm to table restaurants. Chef Dan Barber showcases local food and Michelle stewards a wine list with producers who respect artisanal technique. Michelle's wine list is designed and listed to be stylistic, not regional. Sustainability carries over from the food to the wine.

Heidi Turzyn is the Wine Director of one of New York's most iconic restaurants, The singular Gotham Bar and Grill. We'll talk about wine, women in wine and Wheeling Forward.

Patrick Cappiello is into big wine lists, sabering Champagne, and Renegade Wine Dinners. He cut his teeth at Tribeca Grill and continued to work at hallowed wine meccas like Veritas and Gilt. He eventually went on to consult and ultimately become a partner and Wine Director at Pearl and Ash in NYC, the same group soon opened Rebelle in the same neighborhood. We'll talk to Patrick about the current state of the wine and restaurant business, social media, big, but thoughtful, approachable wine lists, Rebelle, La Paulee and 40 Oz.

Dustin Wilson MS has done it all, starred in the movie Somm, worked wine service at the finest restaurants in the US including Frasca, Montagna, RN74, and 11 Madison. Dustin imports and distributes wines and recently opened VerveWine in NYC, We'll talk to Dustin about the movies, restaurants, hospitality, selling wine and making wine. We'll also ask Dustin about hot wine regions and what the Somms are recommending.

Paul Grieco of Terroir Wine Bar in NYC has been on the New York wine and restaurant scene for over 30 years. He is a true prophet of Riesling and wines that deserve their due. He is the father of "The Summer of Riesling" We'll talk to Paul about Riesling, under appreciated wines, and hospitality and service in the wine and restaurant business.

Caleb Ganzer, Wine Director and Managing Partner of Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, NYC talks about the natural wine movement, wines from the Roussillon region of France, other hot wine regions, and Compagnie NYC with one of NYC's most compelling wine lists.

Rajat Parr, Sommelier, winemaker, and partner at Sandhi, Domaine de la Cote, and Evening Land Vineyards is one of the most respected personalities in wine with an impeccable palate. Raj talks about his favorite wine, Burgundy, Pinot Noir, La Paulee, IPOB, and the art of making wine.

Kris Matthewson, Winemaker & Proprietor of Bellwether Wine Cellars in the Finger Lakes Region of NY State has been called the "Rock Star of the Finger Lakes" in reference to his winemaking. He concentrates on Riesling and Pinot Noir expressing single vineyards. Kris will talk about his Bellwether winery and wines and winemaking currently in the Finger Lakes. Kris also dabbles a little in the family business making hard cider.

Laura Maniec is proprietor of Corkbuzz in NYC and Charlotte, NC. She is a Master Sommelier and a true Champagne evangelist.