Podcast appearances and mentions of Santa Ynez Valley

This week, we have one of the show's long-time friends, Photographer George Rose, from Santa Barbara, California. George talks to us about the many reasons for visiting the Santa Ynez Valley and the Greater Santa Barbara area. Nick Bevan, President at Jackson Wine Estates International, talks about their significant investments at Unsworth Vineyards in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Tim Pawsey, Food and Wine Writer, aka Hired Belly, joins us with his insider's guide to restaurants and bars you can visit between sessions at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival. Plus, David McBean, GM at Watermark Beach Resort, our home away from home in the South Okanagan, updates us on the resort's plans for the 2025 season and the reasons to book now.

We're toasting the twentieth anniversary of a film about wine, friendship, and love among the vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley, California. Directed by Alexander Payne and based on the novel by Rex Pickett, this 2004 hangout/road comedy from Fox Searchlight became a critic's darling, sweeping the “Big Four” critics' awards and winning the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, and Critic's Choice awards for Payne and co-writer Jim Taylor. The movie also marked breakthrough performances for its entire lead cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, and Sandra Oh. The corky, uh, quirky comedy even affected wine sales, causing a spike in pinot noir sales and a dip in merlot sales. But will praise of this film die on the vine with our three hosts, or will we find that it goes down easy despite its vintage? Join us as we give you the straight story on Sideways!   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com   You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com   You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com

Director Tran Anh Hung and actress Juliette Binoche discuss the recipe for subtle seduction in The Taste of Things. On the 20th anniversary of Sideways, Hitching Post owner Frank Ostini reflects on changes in the Santa Ynez Valley. Filmmaker Jason Wise joins Vahe Keushguerian in a conversation about making wine from Iranian grapes for the first time in half a century. Zimbabwean winemaker Tinashe Nyamoduka strives to demystify the vine and promote inclusivity. Nathan Park talks about the link between the Academy Award-winning film Parasite and fried chicken.

The movie Sideways celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Evan Kleiman of KCRW explores the movie's lasting effects on the Santa Ynez Valley. Correspondent Tom Wilmer enjoys a conversation with second generation winegrower Austin Hope. Fr. Ian plays with wine. Former KCBX news director Benjamin Purper takes us on a sonic journey through a Central Coast wine harvest.

We continue our interview series with Adam McHugh, author of Blood From a Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the DeadIn addition to being an author, Adam is a pro tour guide and has a deep connection with the Santa Ynez Valley and the California Wine Industry. We talk about our mutual love of Rose, Santa Barbara County, and the value of history as it relates to wine and our own sense of place.  Join us for an in-depth conversation, as we sip wine, geek out on history, and get to know how the love of wine can be a part of someone changing their life. Grab a glass of your favorite Rosé and join us! Cheers! Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb You can also reach out via email - Cheers@crushitwineeducation.com If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, sign up for our Patreon. Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us! Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineeducation.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list! Cheers and thanks for listening!

On the 20th anniversary of Sideways, Hitching Post owner Frank Ostini reflects on changes in the Santa Ynez Valley. Filmmaker Jason Wise joins Vahe Keushguerian in a conversation about making wine from Iranian grapes for the first time in half a century. Maanvi Singh reports on corporations buying up water rights, often in drought-stricken areas, and selling them to other communities, sometimes hundreds of miles away. Growing up in Northern California with a Kenyan mother and Nigerian father, Kiano Moju celebrates her family's AfriCali cuisine. At the farmers market, chef Dan Barber visits with Alex Weiser who is growing a new allium — garleek.

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In this episode of The Biggest Table, host Andrew Camp explores the intersection of food, wine, hospitality, and spirituality with guest Adam McHugh. McHugh, a former Presbyterian minister turned wine tour guide and sommelier, discusses his transformative journey into the wine industry, chronicled in his memoir 'Blood from a Stone'. They delve into the significance of the Santa Ynez Valley's wine culture, the impact of the movie 'Sideways' on the region, and how wine and the act of tasting can mirror the introspective and slow-paced aspects of listening and spirituality. McHugh reflects on his faith, the process of leaving the ministry, and finding new forms of connection and belonging through wine. The conversation also touches on terroir, the embodied aspects of winemaking, and the power of wine to foster community and mindfulness.Adam McHugh is a wine tour guide, a sommelier, and a Certified Specialist of Wine. He is the author of Introverts in the Church, The Listening Life, and most recently Blood from a Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead. He is also a regular contributor to Edible Santa Barbara & Wine Country. He lives in the Santa Ynez Valley on the California Central Coast.Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adammchughwine/Adam's Contact: adammchugh@gmail.comThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com. 

In the 1880s, Pierce's disease caused a devastating, total collapse of the Southern California grapevine industry. Today, growers have hope for the future thanks to new varieties. Adam Tolmach, owner of Ojai Vineyard, planted four of these new varieties as a field trial on a plot of land where Pierce's disease wiped out his grapes in 1995.  Pierce's disease is a bacterium spread by insects, typically a sharpshooter. One bite and the vine dies within two to three years. To develop resistant varieties, Andy Walker of the University of California at Davis crossed the European grape Vitis vinifera with Vitis arizonica. 20 years later, commercial growers have access to three red and two white varieties. Listen in to learn how Tolmach's experiment is a success both in the vineyard and with customers. Plus get tasting notes for the new varieties. Resources:         REGISTER: The Ins & Outs of Developing a New Vineyard Site 89: New Pierce's Disease Vaccine (podcast) 137: The Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board 2021 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium session recordings Anita Oberholster, UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Webpage Office Hours with Dave and Anita, Episode 11: Pierce's Disease Resistant Winegrape Varieties Ojai Vineyard Pierce's Disease resistant winegrape varieties overview UC breeds wine vines resistant to Pierce's disease UC Davis releases 5 grape varieties resistant to Pierce's disease Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Sustainable Winegrowing On-Demand (Western SARE) – Learn at your own pace Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.   Transcript Craig Macmillan  0:00  Our guest today is Adam Tolmach owner and winemaker of Ojai vineyard. Thanks for being on the podcast, Adam.   Adam Tolmach  0:06  It's my pleasure, Creg. Great to be here.   Craig Macmillan  0:09  I want to give a little background. Before we get into our main topic. We're gonna be talking about Pierce disease resistant grape vines today, but I think your location has a lot to do with how this came about. I don't think it's an overstatement to say that you are a pioneer and innovator and quite frankly, legend in the history of the Central Coast. And one of the pioneering things that you did was you planted a vineyard in Ojai, California, why Ojai? And what is the what's the environment, like, you know, hi.   Adam Tolmach  0:33  Ojai because in 1933, my grandfather bought a piece of property in Ojai while I grew up in Oxnard, we, you know, on weekends, we'd come up here and chase lizards and snakes and stuff like that. And so I'm pretty familiar with the area and then I lived in Ohio for a few years after I finished studying at UC Davis getting a basically a viticulture degree. I came down here and and ran a truck farming operation, we grew vegetables and sold sold them in a roadside stand. And after doing that for two years, I made $4,500 After two years of worth worth of work. So I had said well maybe I should try to get a job in my my field. So my second job in the field was was working at at Zaca Mesa, 79 and 80. And then so as far as the place to plant grapes, you know, that's the reason we're in Ojai because we the family owns property.   Craig Macmillan  1:30  What is the environment like in Ojai? Because I think it's a little bit different than many grape growing regions.   Adam Tolmach  1:34  Yeah, you know, it's actually not that different than I would say the east side of the Santa Ynez Valley like the happy Canyon area or you know, or Paso Robles. Really as far as climatic goes. thing that's a little bit different about Ojai is the wintertime lows aren't as low as they are up in the Santa Ynez Valley or up in Paso. And that's that's a big deal, especially when it comes to Pierce's disease.   Craig Macmillan  2:01  That's where we're gonna go next. When you planted, were there things that you were expecting? And then were there things that came out that were unexpected? And then thinking maybe Pierce's disease is one of those?   Adam Tolmach  2:11  Well, yeah, certainly was, you know, as I've started, you know, pretty ignorant. As young people tend to be, I knew that there was a history of winemaking and grape growing in Ojai, which pretty much died off with prohibition. Actually, after Prohibition, there was a good sized Zinfandel vineyard that ended up being buried in the bottom of Lake Casitas. That sort of what I knew a little bit about grapes. And I didn't really realize it. Pierce's disease also worked into all that that, you know, you plant a vineyard around here, and it's pretty difficult to keep them alive  for the long term.   Craig Macmillan  2:48  Just cover the bases. What is Pearson's disease?   Adam Tolmach  2:51  It was originally discovered in Anaheim, California, you know, back in the I believe it's 1880s or so there were 10s of 1000s of acres of grapes in that area 10 or 20 or 30 years out. In fact, it was a much bigger growing area than, than say Napa, up north was for for grapes. And those vines all died. And at the time, it was called Anaheim's disease. Yeah. And so later on, Mr. Pierce, I think, discovered a little bit about the disease. And what we know today is that it's a bacterium that is spread by an insect, typically from a sharpshooter. But there are other insects that also spread this disease. In our case, we're not too far from a river habitat, a riparian habitat, these bugs like lush, green growing areas, and they live in the river bottom, all they have to do is get blown by the wind up to our place. If the insect is carrying this bacterium, it just takes one bite. And then within two or three years, the vine dies because basically the bacteria clog up the water conductive tissues.   Craig Macmillan  3:59  Exactly. When you were first addressing this problem. What kinds of management things did you do to try to manage this?   Adam Tolmach  4:06  Well, we didn't back then. And as we are now we're reasonably committed organic growers. So you know, we don't use herbicides, we don't use insecticides. And you know, I learned as the vineyard died, basically what was going on? So we didn't really do anything, preventative wise. And so the vineyard just slowly declined, right, which is pretty sad thing to see that really considering that I planted you know, every one of the vines in the beginning back in 1981.   Craig Macmillan  4:37  Yeah, yeah, exactly.   Adam Tolmach  4:39  And then so we went on, after that, and for years, you know, so the vineyard grew from planted in 81. And then in 1995, after the harvest, we pulled the vineyard because it's so much of it was gone from the disease and then and then there are many years where we you know, didn't grow any grapes on our property. We purchase grapes from mostly, you know, I'm from the Ohio area a little bit, but also mostly from the Northern Santa Barbara County. That area from Santa Maria to Lompoc is really where ideal grapes grow. But I'd always have a hankering to have, you know, to continue to have a vineyard here because we do have the winery right on site here. Close friends and family knew Andy Walker, who was the one who was developing these grapes that were at UC Davis that were resistant to Pierce's disease. You know, I kept kind of pushing the friends to see you if I could get some of these cuttings or plants. And then finally, really just a year or two before they were actually officially released to the public for sale. I was able to get enough to plant a very small vineyard here which is just 1.2 acres, and it's planted to four different varietals. All four of them were developed by by Dr. Walker that He basically took Vitus vinifera the European grape variety and crossed it with Vitis Arizonica in Arizona is a native of the southwest and there are some plant breeding advantages to using Arizonica, it carries the resistance, they can somehow see that really well in my days of knowing how all this stuff works is a little bit past but but there were there are certain advantages that Arizonica provided a one of which was it's a pretty neutral tasting grape. And then also the the second thing was, they were able to pick out right away if they did a cross whether they can tell whether it had the resistance or not. So they did worked on that he's worked on it for about 25 years. And in the end, he had these varietals that were that are 97% vinifera. And only 3% of the American stock, which is pretty important for the flavor profile. They taste very much like the different wines, not like you know, the native wines.   Craig Macmillan  6:53  And then you've expanded that vineyard, I'm assuming you had your trial vineyard and expanded it.   Adam Tolmach  6:57  No, no, no, it's all it's all we have is this 1.2 acres. Yeah. And so you know, we mostly make conventional grapes. So you know, we make Pinot Noir Syrah Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc and a few other things. And we get some of those grapes from the Ojai area and in spots where they're when they're where there's less Pierce's Disease pressures. And then also up in Northern Santa Barbara County, as I said before, and so yeah, we're just we're still working with, with what we have, we found that the vines are very productive. And we are currently making really just the right amount that we need to provide our direct customers with the wines. It's been a fabulous experiment and great fun, because basically knew, but nobody knew how to grow these grapes. And each grape variety grows a little differently. And so then that was that was a real challenge there. Because I had grown grapes in the same spot before I knew some of the problems and challenges and they had a real strong sense of how I wanted to grow them a second time around. And so that was super helpful. But it's still they still were unknowns for for us, you know, the bigger the crop level, all that stuff, the taste. And then so that was great fun. And then in winemaking wise, Andy Walker had done a number of public tastings of these experimental varieties, I think I went to four of them, where they're mostly were three gallon lots that were fermented by the university. And so it's a little hard to tell from that, but they just seem like there was some potential there. Interestingly, Camus vineyard early on, got some of the vines have this one variety paseante noir. And so they made a really almost commercial size lot of that one, and I was able to taste that before I planted it. And while their winemaking style is a little different than mine, there was it was clear that there was like lovely potential in those grapes. So that was encouraging. But still, we knew nothing, we had no idea. It's still a work in progress it. You know, after five years of producing wine, there's a lot more to learn about how to best make these works. But so anyway, we planted four varietals one is passeante noir, which I think is sort of the best of the ones that I've I've tried. We also had a red, that is really it was never released to the public. So it's a you know, it's our own little thing. We have a small amount of that we call it Walker red. And then we have two whites caminante blanc and ambulo blanc and they're both to go back. Well to go on, I guess is the ambulo blanc and the caminante blanc are distinctively different. They're a bit on the Sofia and blanc side of life, I suppose. But not exactly. And then going back to the passeante noir that's I feel like it sort of tastes like a cross between between syray and maybe cab franc And then possibly some mouved you know, it's a little hard to, to read exactly what's there, but they're unique and different. And you know, in a world from 30 years ago, people wouldn't have known what to do with them. But these days, there's a lot of interest in unique grape varieties, you know, all over Europe, people are, are reviving ancient varietals that nobody's ever heard of, and they all have unique flavors and unique characters. Here are some newly bred ones that that are available now.   Craig Macmillan  10:27  What is the response from consumers have been like?   Adam Tolmach  10:29  Well, that's, that's been super encouraging. Because so you know, we're selling almost exclusively directly to our, our consumers, we have a tasting room, and we have, we do mailorder as well. And but I mean, it's been very positive, we've been able to sell out the wines, people seem to really enjoy them. So it that's been a thrill to, you know, have that consumer acceptance, I think it would be much more difficult if it was, you know, in a grocery store, for instance, but because nobody would know what the name meant. When we're able to hand sell it, it has not been difficult to sell. So that's, that's been super fun. Now, Dr. Walker, also, he had the idea that these varieties, you could grow them and use them as blending material, you know, like if you're making Cabernet Sauvignon in the Napa Valley. It's well known that in the Napa Valley near the Napa River, there's huge Pierce's disease problems. And so is one of his ideas is well you could you know, plant strips of of these varietals be able to have at use the ground productively and then blend them with Cabernet Sauvignon as long as you're over 75% You could call it Cabernet. But what's amazing to me is that the this Passeante Noir is really it's it's it works pretty well as a standalone varietal.   Craig Macmillan  11:41  Were you tempted to to blend we attempted to use these as blenders? Or were you committed to single varietal all along?   Adam Tolmach  11:48  I was much more interested in what they had to say. Yeah, so there wasn't very much interest in my part of of using them to stretch of wine or whatever to you know, to add to something else. It was an option I you know, if they weren't as good as they are, I would definitely could put them into you know, inexpensive bland we make it Ojai read or Ojai white. And so that was definitely an option. But I'm kind of thrilled that they you know, they're interesting enough, they can stand alone.   Craig Macmillan  12:13  Do you think that you'll expand your planting?   Adam Tolmach  12:15  Possibly right now, No, I've got too many things going on. And in this little vineyard year, being small as I do, I do all the pruning, and do some of the work out there. And so it's kind of a family affair. I'm not sure if I want to overwhelm my family with more. For our needs, we don't need too much more. As as things stand. We're we're pretty small size operation. And this is pretty much, well takes care of it. Interestingly, in the same vein, I own a small vineyard, up in the Lompoc area in Santa Rita Hills called Vaciega that's planted to Pinot Noir. And there's one area of the vineyard is kind of up on a little bit of up on a, a mesa or something in between, you know, above quite a bit above the river. The Santa Ynez river. But there's one small section of the property. That's right, basically, in the river bottom, it had been planted to Chardonnay and died of pierces within eight years of its planting. So it was pretty, pretty devastated. And so we actually planted the passeante noir down there and got our first crop this year into that world last year in 2013. And we're pretty excited by that. So really different climate to grow in. So you know, cool climate versus pretty warm climate. It seems pretty, pretty fascinating right now, I'm pretty excited by that. So we do you know, we do have more just not here in Ojai.   Craig Macmillan  13:43  Would you commit like, what are you going to cultural notes on each variety? And then also what are your like winemaking notes on each variety because this podcast is growers and winemakers and we can get a little bit more technical if you like.   Adam Tolmach  13:54  Oh, sure. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. So Andy Walker released five different varietals, three red, and two whites. I have the two whites and I have only one of the Reds that are commercially released. And that one is paseante noir and paseante Noir is a very vigorous grower. We're on pretty rich soil, I mean, richer than you need for grapes, mostly eluvial stuff. You go down three and a half, four feet, and it's, you know, it's river rocks, and then there are shaley areas, but it's rather richer than you need. We haven't planted on one 114 rootstock which is quite deinvigorating. But in our site, it's still exhibits lots of vigor. And so the paseoante noir grows like crazy. We have planted pretty close together. So our rows are five and a half feet apart, rather than, you know, six or eight or 10. And I did that specifically, for climatic reasons, you know, you get these rows a little bit closer together. You get a fairly tall vertical trellis. And what you end up with is, is a little more shading. And we have this really narrow canopy, the grapes all get some direct sun, but just not for very long, a little bit in the morning a little bit in the afternoon, the rest of the time, they're shaded, also the ground is shaded a lot, because they are so close together. And I think that keeps the temperature down. And I think that's really better for quality. And that's, you know, my personal view on it. And, and that's worked really well we've never, we've never had a situation yet where, you know, it's gotten so hot that the grapes have rasined up, you know, just like overnight, it's not just not happened. So yeah, so here we have the paseante noir it's you know, it's a real vigorous grower, I have a quote on pruned it's incredibly productive. We've been dropping, you know, 50% or more of the grapes as a as a green drop every year and I think I need to double down and drop even more as it turns out, they really want to produce in part of its, you know, part of it is our rich soil, but I think they're also bred to be quite productive. So that's, that's really nice. You know, better than too little, which is, you know, kind of Pinot Noir is problem, generally speaking, the walker red is this one that nobody really knows about, but it's, it's a little more like if the paseante is is a cross between, in my mind a cross between Syrah and cab franc and the walker read is a little more Zin and Grenache kind of character grows a little more upright and with less vigor, a lot more like how Grenache grows. And then the two whites the caminante blanc produces these little tiny clusters that somehow end up always produced, you know, the yields are still high, even with the small berries, small clusters, they give a little bit of a blush to them almost, they're not completely green when they're fully ripe. And they have a really distinctive spicy character, they're quite interesting. And that one is the weakest growing, there's no bigger problem there, it grows along fine with it, it fills up the canopy, but just barely every year, because of the size of the clusters, you just don't expect there to be much crop, but it always turns out to be very generous. And then the other varietals is called ambulo blanc. And it's a little, maybe has a bit of Sauvignon Blanc, spiciness to it. But it also is it's got a much more sort of Chardonnay ish, like, produces large clusters. And it also grows vigorously. So it requires a lot of the trellising is really, really important. And so we spend a lot of time in the ambulo blanc and paseante noir, you know, weaving weaving the canes up, right.   Craig Macmillan  14:06  Based on your experience, would you say, Hey, this is a great idea. If you live in a Pierce's disease area, you should definitely try this out.   Adam Tolmach  17:55  Oh, yeah, definitely. Yeah. Because I mean, if the if Pierce's Disease is pretty strong, you're you know, you're left with, you know, having to use a lot of insecticides, and they're very bee unfriendly insecticides. And so, you know, we're able to grow here completely organically. That's worked out really well. So that's, that's, there's a great advantage there. I noticed in your questions at the you had to get sent me a list of questions. And one of them is like, what else should they be working on at the university? And definitely, my opinion is, you know, the biggest disease problem of grapevines in California is called powdery mildew. Everybody knows about it, why there aren't more powdery mildew resistant vines out out here yet is, is is interesting, you and every other trade, people that are kind of, you know, they, they praise, the new things that are coming along, the progress has been made in the wine business, everybody wants to just the old thing, just the way it's always been, that's a little bit of a stumbling block in a world where the climate is changing. So that's what that's why I really recommend that's what should be worked on is is resistance to powdery mildew, because it's not going to get better with climate warming. And also, it's it's the reason that we drive through our vineyards, you know, five or 10 times in a season just for powdery mildew control, it would be an incredibly great environmental thing if we could grow great tasting grapes and make great wine out of powdery mildew resistant varietals.   Craig Macmillan  19:27  And I think people are starting to move that direction.   Adam Tolmach  19:30  Oh, yeah.   Craig Macmillan  19:31  But you're right, bring it on. You know, let's, let's try where can people find out more about you?   Adam Tolmach  19:36  You can go to our website, you know, Ohiovineyard.com. And there's, there's lots there's tons of information about about us and me and what we're doing and we have, there's a whole article on on the site about the Pierce's resistant vines that we're growing.   Craig Macmillan  19:52  Very cool. Well, um, so our guest today has been Adam Tolmach owner, winemaker. Oh, hi, vineyard. Thanks so much for being on the podcast. This is great. Right   Adam Tolmach  20:00  Yeah my pleasure I've been listening to your show now for quite some time I really enjoy it   Craig Macmillan  20:04  oh good fantastic thank you and for all of our listeners out there thank you for listening to sustainable winegrowing with vineyard team   Nearly perfect transcription by https://otter.ai

Solvang, California has added new features for this year’s Solvang Julefest (pronounced ‘Yule-Fest’), the Santa Ynez Valley wine country town’s annual celebration of all things “holidays.” The season’s event stretch will begin Friday, November 24, 2023, and run through Saturday, January 6, 2024. Solvang Julefest … Continue reading → The post Show 552, November 18, 2023: “Solvang Julefest” with Susan Lee, Solvang Visitor Center Part Two appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

Solvang, California has added new features for this year’s Solvang Julefest (pronounced ‘Yule-Fest’), the Santa Ynez Valley wine country town’s annual celebration of all things “holidays.” The season’s event stretch will begin Friday, November 24, 2023, and run through Saturday, January 6, 2024. Solvang Julefest … Continue reading → The post Show 552, November 18, 2023: “Solvang Julefest” with Susan Lee, Solvang Visitor Center Part One appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

“Solvang, California has added new features for this year’s Solvang Julefest (pronounced ‘Yule-Fest’), the Santa Ynez Valley wine country town’s annual celebration of all things “holidays.” The season’s event stretch will begin Friday, November 24, 2023, and run through Saturday, January 6, 2024. … Continue reading → The post Show 552, November 18, 2023: Show Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

Trader Joe's Reserve Santa Ynez Valley GSM 2022-Rhone Valley By Way of Santa Barbara CaliforniaA GSM wine and this is an MSG wine, is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre.It is the classic Red Blend of the Southern Rhone Valley in Southern France.This version is from Santa Barbara County AVA about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.Is it Good, Bad, or Indifferent, check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and Listen to the BEST value-priced wine podcast on the PLANET!!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Join us on this episode of the Outstanding Life Podcast as we delve into the extraordinary life of Paul McEnroe, the brilliant mind behind the barcode technology that has revolutionized the way we interact with products in our daily lives. In his book, 'The Barcode', McEnroe takes us on a captivating journey through his experiences as a technologist and his unexpected transition into the world of cattle ranching. During his illustrious career at IBM, McEnroe spearheaded the development of the Universal Product Code (UPC) and the accompanying barcode scanning technology that has now become an integral part of the retail industry. As we celebrate the barcode's 50-year anniversary, McEnroe sets the record straight on the fascinating backstory of its creation, providing both a layman's explanation of its selection and an in-depth technical analysis in the appendix. Beyond his groundbreaking contributions to the technological landscape, McEnroe's passion for equestrian pursuits and ranching in California's Santa Ynez Valley adds a unique dimension to his remarkable life. A former president and state director of the Santa Barbara County Cattlemen's Association, McEnroe's dedication to preserving the heritage of the land earned him the prestigious title of Vaquero of the Year in 2022. Buy Paul's book "The Barcode" https://www.amazon.com/Barcode-Created-Worlds-Ubiquitous-Technologies/dp/B0CBTW2WM5 PODCAST ‘Outstanding Life' HOST The Motivational Cowboy - Johnny D. (John Dmytryszyn) WEBSITE https://www.MotivationalCowboy.com/podcast/ SOUNDCLOUD PODCAST https://soundcloud.com/outstandinglifepodcast iTUNES APPLE PODCAST https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/outstanding-life-with-the-motivational-cowboy/id1410576520?mt=2 SPOTIFY PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/4OFNmM9Rv9jNA0gQMPv8XU STITCHER https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=389557&refid=stpr YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tttQkLT7SfE&list=PL1Jmeb31MqLiNLxcnufzmCCca3HGH20Rj&index=2&t=0s SUPPORT with PAYPAL https://www.paypal.me/motivationalcowboy LISTEN for FREE to ‘Outstanding Life' PODCAST with Johnny D. the Motivational Cowboy on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, YouTube & other major platforms and stations. Now with Over 1 Million Listeners! Motivational Speaker, John Dmytryszyn (Johnny D) has developed a strong brand as “The Motivational Cowboy”. He impacts audiences across the country with his message of “Living the Outstanding Life”, helping to change lives by reshaping thoughts about Image, Attitude, Focus and Consistency. His podcast is the latest in a long list of platforms that allows him to reach people. Among his most notable accomplishments is a 2nd Grammy consideration for his recently released spoken word CD “Time to Stand Out!”. https://www.MotivationalCowboy.com

In today's episode, Saul talks to Adam McHugh on his book "Blood from a stone: A memoir of how wine brought me back from the dead." Adam McHugh is a wine tour guide, sommelier, and Certified Specialist of Wine. He is a regular contributor to Edible Santa Barbara & Wine Country and a happy resident of the Santa Ynez Valley. Adam is the author of the memoir Blood from a Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead, which tells the story of how he stumbled his way from hospice chaplain and grief counselor in Los Angeles to wine tour guide and sommelier in the Santa Ynez Valley.A former hospice chaplain and Presbyterian minister, he wrote two books while in professional ministry: The Listening Life and Introverts in the Church. He was featured in Susan Cain's bestselling book Quiet, and wrote articles on introversion and listening for Psychology Today, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, and Quiet Revolution.Adam is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College and the Princeton School of Theology. 

Today on The Arwen Lewis Show - Arwen welcomes Graham Palmer! Graham is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in the Santa Barbara area, and owner of Surprise Studio in Buellton, California.  Graham has performed with and/or recorded a wide variety of artists in his 20+ year career in the music business including Mad Caddies, Antonionian, Wil Ridge, Remy Morritt, Arwen Lewis, and others.  After spending over a decade as a touring bass player, Palmer settled down and built his studio in 2022, where he works as a composer and studio engineer for a multitude of projects in the music and film industries. Grahams Current Projects: Imbibe - A short film.  Music composed by Graham Palmer.  All sound recording, dialogue editing, and sound design by Graham Palmer.  Currently in post-production.  Song Club Radio Hour - A weekly show comprised of about 15 singer/songwriters/producers. Each week the participants are given a song title and 3 prompts (some musical, some not) and are tasked with writing, recording, and releasing the song 6 days later on the show's broadcast.  It airs live on Friday nights on the Song Club Radio Hour YouTube page as well as on KPTZ 91.9 in Washington.  Redacted Choir - An instrumental duo featuring Graham Palmer and Jordan Dalrymple.  2nd full-length LP is completed tracking and is currently being mixed by Grammy-winning mix engineer Cian Riordan (St. Vincent, Sleater-Kinney).  Logan Livermore Band - 6-piece alt-country project based in the Santa Ynez Valley.  The band features Logan Livermore, Graham Palmer, Sascha Lazor, Austin Beede, Nick Fitzgerald, and James Longoria.  Full-length LP in the works.  Kinothek - Solo project by Graham Palmer.  A new EP is very slowly being worked on when there's extra time between other projects.  Follow Graham on Instagram - @surprise__studio and @gpalme00 The Arwen Lewis Show Host | Arwen Lewis Executive Producer | Jeremiah D. Higgins Producer - Sound Engineer - Richard “Dr. D” Dugan https://arwenlewismusic.com/ On Instagram, Follow Arwen Lewis Here: @thearwenlewisshow @arwenlewis www.thejeremiahshow.com On Instagram @jeremiahdhiggins https://linktr.ee/jeremiahdhiggins

Sunstone Winery™ is an organic vineyard, winery, and villa retreat located just 35 minutes north of Santa Barbara, CA in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Enjoy Sunstone Winery™ wines in their Provençal French courtyards, stone barrel-aging caves, or picnic grounds. Visit the website at www.sunstonewinery.com for bookings & follow their IG @sunstonewinery & @sunstonevilla to be on top of all their new products & events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the 50 year birthday of bar codes. Did you know that Paul McEnroe and his collaborative team at IBM invented the bar code? In his upcoming memoir, The Bar Code, he celebrates the digital age and the entrepreneurial spirit that fueled innovation. The Bar Code tells the real story of the team at IBM that developed the technology we use every day. Now, ten billion or more times per day, electronic scanners read data encoded in black and white codes (bar codes) printed or affixed to physical goods. Hear the backstory on this 86 year young innovator, who now owns a horse breeding and boarding facility in California's Santa Ynez Valley. In this interview you will learn: How to form a team that will effected communicate and convey clear ideas to others?How do you balance the need for structured processes with the freedom required for creative thinking and innovation within a team? Collaboration sometimes requires compromise. Listen to Paul's examples of how the team had to compromise. Learn about "omni directionality." It practically defines the term smarter collaboration.

Kathryn and Tug enjoy wine from a can! They talk about the advantages of drinking in this format. The hosts discuss the history of canned wine (hint: it's longer than you might think) and what the future might hold. Lots of winemakers are following this growing trend - Kathryn and Tug discuss what's unique about this particular can from just up the road in Santa Ynez. In other news, the duo recently took a road trip and also made their first visit to the newest restaurant in the Rustic Canyon Family: The Dutchess in Ojai. Kathryn shares love for a podcast and Tug is inspired by some of the leaders in the current SAG/AFTRA strike. The Wine of the Week is the Best Coast Wines ‘Fizzy Red Wine' Santa Ynez Valley, California. Follow us on Instagram! @thelongfinish @esterswineshop @kathrynweilcoker @tugcoker

Escape with us to the Santa Ynez Valley for a lovely little romp in the vineyards. Based on Rex Picket's first novel in his Sideways Trilogy, and directed by Alexander Payne, this little ruby of a film brought accolades for a wonderful ensemble cast featuring Paul Giammati, Virginia Madsen, Thomas Haden Church, and Sandra Oh. In 2004, it was the little film that drew audiences in and received multiple awards noms and nods winning Best Picture at Golden Globes, and a Best Screenplay Oscar. Set in the towns of Solveng and Buellton, Payne textures the wine scene with quirkiness, silliness, and snark, but this is also a delightful film about friendship, life transitions, and love reaching its fullest potential, like fine wine. We are very fortunate to have as our guest co-host, our dear friend and resident wine expert Mr. Bill. Think of this episode as a “twofer” — a film discussion with a bonus FREE wine class. Uncork your favorite vino, crank up the AC and join us for this episode.

My special guest today is the legendary restaurateur and winemaker, Frank Ostini, and Music Artist Arwen Lewis. It's back! A Season of Magical Music under the Oaks! Hitching Post Wine Begins the Spring Season with the Return of their Popular Series of Music at the Popular Buellton Tasting Room Presented by: Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley, the winemakers of Hitching Post Wines, Buellton, California Don't miss the musical talent from the Santa Ynez Valley. Local artists include Teresa Green, Jeff Elliott, Maya Helena, Jess Bush, Arwen Lewis, Peter Lewis, George Adrian, Parker Scott, Jeff Pine, About Time, and Jacob Cole. Arwen Lewis www.arwenlewismusic.com On IG - @arwenlewis YouTube - Arwen Lewis Frank Ostini is the Chef Winemaker & Owner Hitching Post 2 Restaurant and Winery Hitching Post Wines Buellton, CA www.HPwines.com https://hitchingpost1.com/ https://hitchingpost2.com/

The third annual Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is taking place at the Lobero Theatre on June 9 and 10, showcasing films that celebrate Central Coast surf culture.The Indy host Alexandra Goldberg sat down with Heidi van den Oever to talk about how surf, film and environmentalism is making for an inspiring exhibition this weekend and what attendees can expect at the festival.Then, June marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a month-long observance celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Here in the valleys of Santa Barbara County, Pride festivities are underway, but not without obstacles.The Indy reporter Daniel Huecias spoke with Matthew and Kiel Cavalli, co-founders of the Rainbow House Inc. based in Solvang, and Suzette Lopez, President of the House of Pride and Equality in Santa Maria, to discuss the significance of LGBTQ representation in the valleys of the Central Coast. Lastly, El Presidio State Park sits atop the sacred site of Santa Barbara's Japantown and Chinatown that welcomed first generation Asian American immigrants to the California shore. The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation is working on honoring these communities after their shared spaces along the 100 block of East Canon Perdido and 800 Anacapa were closed down by the late 1950s.The Indy reporter Rebecca Fairweather sat down with Kevin McGarry to talk about the rich history of El Presidio.Hosted by Alexandra Goldberg.Pride in the Santa Ynez Valley segment at 8:00. AAPI Heritage in El Presidio segment at 32:15.The Indy: A Podcast was co-created by Molly McAnany and the Santa Barbara Independent.Theme music written by Molly McAnany. Other tracks used include Just Because and Sinking by Ketsa; Endeavor by Descript Media; Persimmon St., In Time We Shall, and Mangion by Blue Dot Sessions.Follow ‘The Indy' on social media @theindypod to support and contact podcast@independent.com for advertisements.For more information, visit: https://www.santabarbarasurffilmfestival.com/https://www.therainbowhouseinc.com/https://www.houseofprideandequality.org/https://www.sbthp.org/

In the final episode of our capsule collection with the wonderful folks at Sauced Wine Bar, Anthony sits down with one of his favorite Brooklyn musicians, Anand Wilder, co-founder of Yeasayer and a gifted multi instrumentalist singer-songwriter. The two discuss the dissolution of Yeasayer, Anand's incredible first solo record I Don't Know My Words, the heyday of 2000's Brooklyn, the hard to navigate popularity of natural wine and one of Anand's favorite records, Mellow Gold by Beck. We found a perfect pairing for the asynchronous funk of Beck's major label debut in Fallen Grape Wine Company's debut The Mother, a honey-colored blend of Grenache, Riesling and Semillon from a promising new label out of the Santa Ynez Valley in Central California.     Guest: Anand Wilder Album: Beck, Mellow Gold Wine: Fallen Grape Wine Co, The Mother

Sheena Nueva, WSET 3, introductory sommelier and certified specialist of spirits, joins Robert Tas to review the wine list at Barbuto, an Italian restaurant heavily influenced by California vibes. The menu is simple and seasonal and the wine list features an eclectic selection of Italian, French, and California wines, amongst other lesser-known varietals from all over the world. Sheena dives in and finds a few hidden gems and makes stellar pairing suggestions to help tantalize the taste buds. Wines reviewed include: 2018 Vigneti Luigi Oddero e Figli “La Morra” from Barbera d'Alba 2018 Lieu Dit, Sauvignon Blanc from the Santa Ynez Valley 2019 Feudo Montoni “Lagnusa”, Nero d'Avola For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

This episode was recorded live at Perrine's Le Pop Up in Atlanta, GA and features winemaker Alice Anderson of âmevive wine. Âmevive is a small winery and vineyard based in Santa Barbara County. Alice and her partner farm a historic 10-acre vineyard in Los Olivos District AVA home to Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Marsanne planted in 1971. After graduating Cal Poly with a BS in Wine and Viticulture and a few California harvests under her belt, she headed to Central Otago, New Zealand for 7 months working at Amisfield in the cellar and at Rippon Vineyard in the biodynamic vineyards with the Mills family. In August of 2015, she headed to the Northern Rhone to work as an intern at Chez Pierre Gaillard. She says those two years in France were the foundation for âmevive, so she moved back to the states in 2017, she really began to conceptualize her dream of starting her own project of Northern Rhone wines made with a Californian playfulness. Âmevive's first vintage was in 2019, and Alice and her partner now lease the historic Ibarra-Young Vineyard in Los Olivos District AVA, one of the first vineyards planted in the Santa Ynez Valley. This vineyard is the heart of Âmevive, so we talk about how - and why - she chooses to use biodynamic and regenerative organic farming practices that allow her to focus on the ecosystem of their vineyard as a whole. Relatively new to the Georgia market, her wines are already captivating an audience intrigued by a portfolio that is made with so much intention and attention to detail. You'll hear her passion for the natural land and for making energetic wines that represent a sense of place. You can follow @amvive.wine and visit www.amevivewine.com to learn more to join her wine club. Recorded April 15, 2023 ------------------------------- This episode was made possible with support from Bon Vin Selections and former podcast guest, Steven Meir. Special thanks to Claudio and Perrine of Le Pop Up for providing the perfect recording studio space for Alice's visit. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acorkintheroad/support

In this episode, we explore our home turf in Santa Barbara County. Home to some of the most uniquely situated vineyard sites in the world. Not only that, it boasts a concentrated amount of micro-climates and an abundance of wine varieties. Allie fills you in on the history of home winemakers and their legacy. Join us as we sip a favorite wine from the Santa Ynez Valley. Tune in to get all details about one of the most beautiful places in the world. Cheers!If you want to learn more about Santa Barbara County and different California Wine Regions join us for our upcoming Tour of California Class. Get 3 bottles of wine and virtual class all about California wine regions. Get Tickets Now!We are having a Review Contest from May 3rd-May 31st. It is free, quick, and simple. Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts and you will be entered to win a $25 gift card to our wine store! Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @crushitwinesb You can also reach out via email - info@crushitwinesb.com If you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, sign up for our Patreon. Join the list to stay up to date on future episodes and featured wines so you can sip alongside us! Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are a full service wine education company offering an online wine shop, a wine club membership and both virtual and in person classes. Go to www.crushitwineshop.com to learn more and get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the mailing list! Cheers and thanks for listening!

Directed by Alexander Payne from a screenplay written by himself and collaborator Jim Taylor (I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY would you believe it), 2004's SIDEWAYS is a comedy about middle-age, depression and alcoholism. Miles Raymond (Paul Giamatti) is a divorced wine aficionado and unpublished writer of a terrible sounding semi-autobiographical novel who takes best friend and former television star Jack (Thomas Hayden Church) on a road trip through California wine country ahead of Jack's impending marriage. Though his friend focuses on one final fling with wine pourer Stephanie (Sandra Oh) before getting hitched more than he does sampling the best the Santa Ynez Valley has to offer, Miles finds something deeper in the vineyards with Maya (Virgina Madsen). Giamatti has a relatable everyman charm about him which allows you to empathise with and even forgive him no matter how badly he disgraces himself which includes stealing from his own mother while fellow Spider-Man villain Thomas Hayden Church somehow manages to find some depth in the vacuous Peter Pan Syndrome suffering Jack. Character actor M.C. Gainey's penis almost steals the movie but it's the thoughtful themes about maturity, aging, male friendships and the need for patience to nurture people in relationships which lingers on the palate.We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Join Katerina and Jesse on this week's episode as they sit down, fresh from their trip, to share about their last few days exploring the Santa Ynez Valley. Just a few hours north of Los Angeles, this beautiful part of Santa Barbara County captured their interest and so they headed up there to celebrate Katerina's birthday.  Staying at an Airbnb that was part of farm gave them the opportunity to make friends with the neighboring horses and resident donkeys. From hiking at the base of the Figueroa Mountains, to wine tasting and a quick day trip into Solveng, (a small Danish town just a few miles away), the Santa Ynez Valley had a lot to offer.    Mentioned: Our Airbnb stay Santa Ynez Billiards and Café Pony Espresso Sunstone Winery  SY Kitchen (birthday dinner place) Lovers loop hike on AllTrails Chiffon Spa Cross Hatch     Subscribe to the From the Honeycomb newsletter! Meditate with Katerina on Insight Timer Honeycombee Blog Follow me on Instagram!   Podcast Audio edit by Ma. Charmaine Sarreal, Podcast Specialist   @iamchasarreal Intro music provided by kabgig / Pond5   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Katerina Burianova, or used by Katerina Burianova with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Katerina Burianova, which may be requested by contacting honeycombeeblog@gmail.com This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

What did John the Baptist, Dom Perignon and Saint Vincent have in common when it comes to wine? What makes the vineyard of Clos de Vougeot in Burgundy so fascinating? Why should you consider visiting the wine region Santa Ynez in Santa Barbara County? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Adam McHugh, author of Blood from Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you will win a personally signed copy of Adam McHugh's terrific book, Blood from Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and tell me that you'd like to win a copy. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights Why do French and American oak impart different notes? Historically, why were more Catholics than Protestants involved in winemaking? What makes the 100+ acres of Clos de Vougeot so interesting? Why was the wine négociant system created? Which major contributions did the Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon make to the wine world? How did John the Baptist become the patron saint of cellar masters? What's Adam's take on the ongoing debate between geologists and sommeliers? Why should you consider visiting the wine region Santa Ynez in Santa Barbara County? What are Adam's top tips for getting the most out of a visit to Santa Ynez? What was Adam's hope in writing Blood From Stone? Which unpopular wine belief does Adam hold? What's Adam's favourite wine book? Why is the Coravin Adam's favourite wine gadget? Which disastrous Shiraz wine pairing did Adam serve at a dinner party? What's the best way to pair a very tannic wine with food? Which Julia Child recipe is at the heart of Adam's current favourite food and wine pairing? How has John Steinbeck inspired Adam as a writer? What coffee message would Adam put on a billboard? What can you expect from Adam's book Blood From A Stone?   Key Takeaways I loved how Adam wove in the stories of John the Baptist, Dom Perignon and Saint Vincent as they relate to wine. I agree with him that wine can be a spiritual thing apart from its religious associations. Clos de Vougeot in Burgundy is such a storied vineyard. I'm glad he included it in his book. The Santa Ynez wine region in Santa Barbara County is on my radar to visit next. It's incredible that over 80% of the wines from Santa Ynez are made by family-owned wineries that make less than 10,000 cases yearly.   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Adam McHugh Adam McHugh is a wine tour guide, sommelier, and Certified Specialist of Wine. He is the author of The Listening Life and Introverts in the Church and a regular contributor to Edible Santa Barbara & Wine Country. He lives in California's Santa Ynez Valley.     To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/222.

The Gleason Family Vineyards hospitality portfolio is an independent, family owned and operated group of brands which includes Roblar Winery and Vineyards, Refugio Ranch Vineyards, and now, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard. The family's carefully-selected and meticulously farmed Santa Ynez Valley estate vineyards produce a variety of grapes from Sauvignon Blanc to Roussanne, Grenache to Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon to Syrah, all destined for expertly-crafted wines from the seasoned team of head winemaker, Max Marshak, assistant winemakers Kat Neenan and Brett Reeves, and cellarmaster Marine Grolleau. The portfolio also includes the new and exclusive Gleason Family Vineyards label, a selection of reserved bottlings showcasing the estate properties' best and most unique lots for each vintage.

How did one man make a complete career pivot from working with dying in hospice care to living among the vines and writing about them? Why is French oak so treasured and so expensive? Which historical events led to the development of what we now know as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Adam McHugh, author of Blood from Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you will win a personally signed copy of Adam McHugh's terrific book, Blood from Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and tell me that you'd like to win a copy. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights What's it like being a hospice chaplain? How did wine help Adam to connect and become more grounded? How did Adam find the balance to lighten - but not trivialize - the serious topics he covers in Blood from Stone? What was it like to transition out of being a hospice chaplain? Why is grieving an essential part of many life transitions? What's the difference between change and transition? How did a trip to France inspire Adam to turn his love for wine into a career? What's behind the book's title, Blood from Stone? How were the iconic rounded stones found in the Rhone region formed? Which historical events led to the development of what we now know as Châteauneuf-du-Pape? What are the multiple meanings behind the term “blood of the vine”? Why is Adam fascinated by the process of fermentation? Why did France plant the forests that have now become the source of some of the most prestigious oak barrels? Why is French oak so treasured and expensive?   Key Takeaways I loved hearing how Adam made a complete career pivot from working with dying in hospice care to living among the vines and writing about them, especially his insight into the renewal and the miracle in the phrase “blood from stone.” The ancient connection between blood and wine was interesting as was his observation that grief is not just about big losses like death. We grieve lots of smaller things throughout the course of our lives. I also found his discussion of why oak from different forests in France creates different seasonings for wine. The tighter the grain in the oak, the more subtle the impact in the resulting wine. Then fermentation unlocks a lot of aromatics we revel in with wine. The history of the popes and the development of the Chateuneuf-du-Pape region were also intriguing.   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Adam McHugh Adam McHugh is a wine tour guide, sommelier, and Certified Specialist of Wine. He is the author of The Listening Life and Introverts in the Church and a regular contributor to Edible Santa Barbara & Wine Country. He lives in California's Santa Ynez Valley.     To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/221.

Continued talk on New Yorks Mental Health Initiative  If you're looking for a winter getaway and hoping to stay in a quaint town out of a Hallmark made-for-TV movie, you won't have to drive too far. Solvang CA was listed as California's best town to visit for Christmas, according to Tripstodiscover.com The tiny village, located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County wine country, is a sleepy town with European architecture and sensibilities The town has dozens of boutiques that sell traditional Danish items, including clogs and other knickknacks, and that's not even mentioning the world famous aebleskivers. A group of Fresno elected and business leaders met with a Chinese delegation Monday to discuss trade & our ag tech industry. But not everyone was happy about the local-level diplomacy.  The local delegation meeting with Consul General Zhang Jianmin included Mayor Jerry Dyer, Councilman Mike Karbassi, Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau, and Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. Councilman Miguel Arias declined an invitation to the meeting, criticizing the event.  An employee who survived the mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, last week has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit, filed by Donya Prioleau, claims she submitted a complaint about the gunman two months prior to the shooting that took the lives of six Walmart employees. The lawsuit lists the suspect's alleged pattern of disturbing behavior leading up to the deadly mass shooting, including making bizarre, rude and inappropriate comments about Prioleau's age, gender, socioeconomic status and appearance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued talk on New Yorks Mental Health Initiative  If you're looking for a winter getaway and hoping to stay in a quaint town out of a Hallmark made-for-TV movie, you won't have to drive too far. Solvang CA was listed as California's best town to visit for Christmas, according to Tripstodiscover.com The tiny village, located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County wine country, is a sleepy town with European architecture and sensibilities The town has dozens of boutiques that sell traditional Danish items, including clogs and other knickknacks, and that's not even mentioning the world famous aebleskivers. A group of Fresno elected and business leaders met with a Chinese delegation Monday to discuss trade & our ag tech industry. But not everyone was happy about the local-level diplomacy.  The local delegation meeting with Consul General Zhang Jianmin included Mayor Jerry Dyer, Councilman Mike Karbassi, Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau, and Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. Councilman Miguel Arias declined an invitation to the meeting, criticizing the event.  An employee who survived the mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, last week has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit, filed by Donya Prioleau, claims she submitted a complaint about the gunman two months prior to the shooting that took the lives of six Walmart employees. The lawsuit lists the suspect's alleged pattern of disturbing behavior leading up to the deadly mass shooting, including making bizarre, rude and inappropriate comments about Prioleau's age, gender, socioeconomic status and appearance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on Facts with Fiona, we take you on a trip up the California Coast to a rural town just north of Santa Barbara. Los Olivos is a hidden gem which lies in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, my favorite wine country and home to Brander Vineyard, Santa Barbara's premier Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux style wine producer since 1975. A visit to Brander is like visiting a wine estate in Provence. As soon as you enter the property you feel you've been teleported to France. Head vintner and owner, Fred Brander and head winemaker, Fabian Bravo, take us on a full tour of the winery, vineyards, on-site production facility, tasting room, art gallery and grounds. We witness the full cycle harvest production of Brander's Cabernet Franc from grape to bottle. We saw every part of the harvest process from picking to crushing, pressing and bottling. We even made some friends along the way like Yogi, the vineyard dog, son of head winemaker Fabian Bravo and mascot for Brander. ‘Brander Vineyard' is available exclusively on Friday, September 30th on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio. Grab a glass and tune in. You don't want to miss this. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/C-o9cmPXSHg. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes footage, follow Fiona on Instagram @FionaMoriarty and Twitter @FactswithFiona. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/factswithfiona/support

This week on Facts with Fiona, we take you on a trip up the California Coast to a rural town just north of Santa Barbara. Los Olivos is a hidden gem which lies in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, my favorite wine country and home to Brander Vineyard, Santa Barbara's premier Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux style wine producer since 1975. A visit to Brander is like visiting a wine estate in Provence. As soon as you enter the property you feel you've been teleported to France. Head vintner and owner, Fred Brander and head winemaker, Fabian Bravo, take us on a full tour of the winery, vineyards, on-site production facility, tasting room, art gallery and grounds. We witness the full cycle harvest production of Brander's Cabernet Franc from grape to bottle. We saw every part of the harvest process from picking to crushing, pressing and bottling. We even made some friends along the way like Yogi, the vineyard dog, son of head winemaker Fabian Bravo and mascot for Brander. ‘Brander Vineyard' is available exclusively on Friday, September 30th on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio. Grab a glass and tune in. You don't want to miss this. Watch the full trailer https://youtu.be/C-o9cmPXSHg. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes footage, follow Fiona on Instagram @FionaMoriarty and Twitter @FactswithFiona. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/factswithfiona/support

Welcome to Episode 1076 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Iris Rideau, in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today's guest: Iris Duplantier Rideau was born in the Crescent City section of New Orleans in 1936. She learned how to “pass for white” from her light-skinned grandmother. To escape the blatant racism of the South, Rideau convinced her mother to move to Los Angeles when Rideau was 12 years old. Forced to drop out of school when she became pregnant at 15, Rideau enrolled in night classes, determined not to spend her life working in dead-end jobs available to women of color. On her own, she landed a front-office job at an insurance agency. In 1967, Rideau founded her own insurance business, becoming the first minority/woman-owned firm to specialize in federally funded programs. She assisted LA's Mayor Tom Bradley in developing the city's first Affirmative Action Program. In the 1970s, she founded Rideau Securities and Investment Firm that specialized in pension planning for municipalities, ultimately leading to her illustrious career as California's state director for a national pension planning company. She was awarded the city's Deferred Compensation Plan contract, resulting in $500 million under management by the time Rideau retired in 1999. Rideau left Los Angeles to build her dream home in the Santa Ynez Valley. Nearby, she discovered an abandoned Santa Barbara Historic Monument adobe house built in 1884 sitting on 22 acres of property. Combining her love of entertaining with her business savvy— (though nothing in the winery world!)—Rideau boldly purchased the property and restored the old house. She planted the vineyards to imported Rhone vines from the south of France, built the winery, and created the award-winning Rideau Winery, one of California's top wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley. Rideau has always given back to her communities, first Los Angeles, then the Santa Ynez Valley. As a woman-owned winery, she hired female winemakers, assistant winemakers, and tasting room staff —something unheard of in the 1990s. During her lifetime, Iris Rideau has proved that her belief in a higher power and her confidence in herself have guided her successful life's journey—shattering those glass ceilings one by one. Rideau's memoir, From WHITE to BLACK: One Life Between Two Worlds chronicling the events in her extraordinary life will be published on Juneteenth (June 19, 2022) in hardcover, softbound and e-book formats. To learn more visit: Website: Iris Rideau Website Instagram: Iris Rideau Facebook: Iris Rideau About today's Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she's lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. To learn more visit: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

The Marys have a new friend in wine! Join us for an engaging conversation with the woman who just doesn't know how to stop! Sip Sip Hooray to that! Are you ready to meet the tour de force that is Iris Rideau? From a young age she always had the determination to make hers and the lives of others better. Iris' life is one of many first and of breaking multiple glass ceilings. Her illustrious career began in the front office of a Los Angeles insurance company, and from there she paved the way to being a leader in not just insurance, but in finance, politics and wine. Her life in wine began when she was a mere seven years old, even though she didn't realize it at the time. How fitting that Iris became the first Black woman to own a winery in the United States, Rideau Vineyard in California's Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara wine country. However, it was a long journey from growing up Creole in New Orleans, with Jim Crow segregation in full swing, to becoming a legendary business leader. Iris shares her incredible and inspiring story in her memoir From Black to White: One Life Between Two Worlds. Iris can add talented writer and engaging story teller to her list of accomplishments.

This week on Inside Julia's Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes winemaker Fabian Bravo of The Brander Vineyard in Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley. They discuss Santa Barbara Sauvignon Blanc and wine produced in the region's seven AVAs, Fabian's path to becoming a winemaker, and Casita de Bravo, the wine label he runs with his wife, Megan. As always, Fabian shares his Julia Moment.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.

Bob Kotowski is an excellent golfer, so good in fact that he spends his time giving back to the next generation. Bob in particular works with The Blind & Disabled Golf Program at the Zaca Creek Golf Course in Santa Ynez Valley, a joint venture between the PGA, the Santa Maria Lions Club, and a few other professionals. Bob helps give the beautiful gift of golf to every player no matter their skill or level of ability! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodlifeconversations/support

Megan and Kathy talk with Debbie Loucks of Flag Is Up Farms, a beautiful and one-of-a-kind attraction in Santa Ynez Valley. Hear about its founder, Monty Roberts, his unique approach to training horses, and the many programs and initiatives that Flag Is Up Farms organize and takes part in. Flag Is Up Farms Follow Discover Buellton on Social Media: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter The Meet Us in Buellton Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kathy Vreeland and Megan DeCicco and produced by Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

The Cogill's are excited and often inspired by the new Baz Lurhmann directed bio pic, “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler in the title role, which film-critic, Gary Cogill, believes may have Oscar potential.And an unexpected surprise movie has film-critic, Gary Cogill, smiling as he talks about writer, director, and star Cooper Raiff, and his good natured film called, “Cha Cha Real Smooth.”Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs “Elvis” with JCB “The Surrealist,” a flamboyant, bedazzled, luxurious Napa Valley offering from Jean Charles Boisset.For “Cha Cha,” Hayley pairs the unexpected gem of a film with a small production Sauvignon Blanc from Jonata Winery's Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley estate called, Flor (Flower).

Our guests today are three women from the Central Coast of CA who share their Ukrainian heritage and the pain, fear and anger they are experiencing during the current, ongoing Russian invasion of their country of origin. Our interview was remarkable. You will hear strong emotions expressed; some of the stories and concerns will be troubling. There is death, famine, war and struggle in Ukraine's history. But there is beauty, art, joy, resolve and strength as well.   RELEVANT LINKS PFJ Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo Irina Malkmus (Permanent Makeup Artistry site) Irina Malkmus (Fine Art site) Irina Malkmus (Santa Ynez Valley Star) Modern-Day Xenophobia (by Oksana Yakushko) Scientific Pollyannaism (by Oksana Yakushko)  American Psychological Association “Living with the War” (3/4/22 Santa Barbara Independent by Oksana Yakushko) “Stand With Ukraine” (2/25/22 Santa Barbara Independent by Oksana Yakushko) “Russian War Against Ukraine Gets Worse”  (3/13/22 by Oksana Yakushko) “Terror in Ukraine” (2/27/22 Santa Barbara Independent by Oksana Yakushko) The Horror of War… (4/4/22 Santa Barbara Independent by Oksana Yakushko) The Ukraine Crisis… (CNN: Fareed Zakaria) First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church of Santa Barbara Ukrainian National Anthem (YouTube-2/28/22 NY Met Orchestra and Chorus) “Prayer for Ukraine” (YouTube-2-27-22 Ukrainian Chorus Dumka New York) https://novaukraine.org/ (Reliable org for Donations) https://gofund.me/3b6fc1b8 (Irina's family fundraiser) https://www.facebook.com/irina.malkmus.7 (Irina's FB page) MIRAMA09@gmail.com (Irina's PayPal-how she sends $$ to Ukraine) https://www.ukrweekly.com/uwwp/the-price-of-truth-the-story-behind-agnieszka-hollands-mr-jones/ (About the Film, Mr. Jones, available on Hulu) https://education.holodomor.ca/about-the-holodomor/ (Story of the Holodomor) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El5aPt91jeo (Stop the War in Ukraine Rally)   MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS Annie Doryk-Cappelli was born in Canada and raised in both Canada and South Florida. She moved to California in the early 1990's and continued her pursuit of painting, illustration, figurative sculpture and documentary filmmaking after attending art school in Toronto, Canada.  You can see her work at https://www.anniecappelli.com/ Annie has deep Ukrainian heritage. Both her parents spoke and wrote Ukrainian, and her father played accordion in a Ukrainian polka band. The family spoke Ukrainian at home until her parents moved permanently to the USA. Upon returning to Canada for college, Annie lived in a Ukrainian dormitory that proved to be quite fun. With the support of a Ukrainian community she met in San Diego, Annie continued her art education studying editing, graphic design and animation. Wherever Annie went, she took both her culture and her passion for art with her; after traveling extensively in North America, she eventually settled on the Central Coast of California. Since it was difficult to find Ukrainian friends here, Annie put in additional effort at home to practice Ukrainian customs and prepare traditional foods, teaching her son about their heritage. In addition to practicing her wide range of artistic talents, Annie began studying marine algae in 2010 and became a commercial kelp harvester in 2012. She now sells a line of commercial seaweed products.  Since the war began in Ukraine, Annie has reached out to new friends she has met in the Ukrainian community in Santa Barbara. She continues to utilize her artistic skills to create posters, banners and items to sell at fundraising efforts in the Santa Barbara and Pismo Beach areas. Annie's hope and inspiration are revived by her new Ukrainian friends with their poignant stories, resilience, humor and grace as they comfort one another at this difficult time.   Oksana Yakushko grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine, and immigrated to the U.S. in the 1990s. She is a licensed psychologist, psychoanalyst, psychology professor, and scholar in Santa Barbara, CA. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and in 2021, Oksana received the Women in Leadership award from the APA. Her scholarship and clinical work have focused on issues of social justice, including immigration, xenophobia, human trafficking, gender violence, and eugenics, the latter a discredited “science” that justifies prejudice. Oksana is the author of two books and numerous scholarly articles and book chapters. She has consulted and presented with such organizations as the U.S. Memorial Holocaust Museum (Smithsonian Institution), the United Nations, Opera Santa Barbara, and many other groups. Because most of her family members and numerous friends reside in Ukraine and are facing both the currently ongoing, horrific Russian aggression, as well as the challenges of becoming war refugees, she has focused her clinical, scholarly and activist work most recently on aiding Ukraine and fighting the war.   Irina Malkmus came to the United States from Kharkiv, Ukraine in 2005, not knowing one word of English or even how to drive a car. Nearly 15 years later, she is extremely proud to have a career as both a permanent-makeup artist and a fine artist in Solvang, CA. Although her dream from childhood had been to attend art school, Irina began her college education studying to become a nurse. After three years working in a hospital neonatal ward, she then attended the Ukraine National University of Internal Affairs where she earned a degree in social psychology, graduating in 2005. During what free time Irina had while studying, she never gave up her passion for fine art. While still in graduate school, Irina met a woman who was a pioneer in the permanent makeup industry. She taught Irina about cosmetic tattooing, which was a new industry at the time. It was a form of art that Irina had not anticipated practicing. In 2005, Irina met her now ex-husband in Ukraine. They moved to Lompoc and married in 2006. They began traveling and surfing all over the world, eventually returning to California and settling in Orcutt, where they remained for three years and started a family. In 2009, her twin girls were born, and in 2014, her son was born, but Irina always found a window for her passion—art. She started taking art classes at Allan Hancock College and Santa Barbara City College. Eventually, the family settled in Solvang. Irina now practices the art of permanent makeup artistry in the Santa Ynez Valley. She is the first and only permanent makeup artist in Solvang. Irina also maintains her passion for fine art, showing her work in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley galleries and teaching art at Solvang School. She also makes jewelry. Her plans include starting painting and art classes for children and adults, with a goal of building an art community in Solvang. “I chose a career as a permanent makeup artist because of my passion for helping people improve their self-confidence, bringing their inner beauty to the surface through the medium of makeup,” says Irina. “I now am the artist I always wanted to be, I just changed canvases.”    SUPPORT PFJ We greatly appreciate your financial support so that we can continue to educate, advocate and pray for the things that matter to our organization. Please consider donating through PayPal. People of Faith for Justice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit  organization. CREDITS The People of Faith for Justice Podcast is produced and edited by Jeff Manildi Music for the People of Faith for Justice Podcast is provided by Andrew Gorman

Today we are chatting with Santa Ynez Valley winery photographer, Heather Daenitz. Heather is a self proclaimed story teller for wineries, a brand photographer for wineries. Today Heather shares why niching down saved her business, Why she shoots for time vs number of edited images, and how to tell a growing seasons long story.Resources:Santa Ynez Valley Winery Photographer Heather Daenitz websiteFollow Heather on InstagramJoin The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook CommunityFree Lightroom Presets!Signup for CloudSpot for free! Great News! Enrollment to Auto to Amazing is now open!My signature online photography course has helped hundreds of photographers just like you to feel confident with their camera settings. In Auto to Amazing you will learn Camera Settings, Light, Composition, and EditingEverything you need to have a healthy foundation in photography! Learn more and enroll now by going to AutoToAmazing.com

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of Southern California's 10 most distinctive houses. His list includes: the Spadena House in Beverly Hills, the Mushroom House in La Jolla, the Skinny House in Long Beach, Neverland Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley, Rubell Castle in Glendora, Sunny Lands in Rancho Mirage, Chemosphere in the Hollywood Hills, the Stimson House in University Park, Hearst Castle in San Simeon and the Manor in Holmby Hills.Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcastEmail: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.comCheck out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawl Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/livinginthesprawlpodcast)

In this episode, you'll meet Sandy Collier from Santa Maria, California. Sandy is one of the most accomplished and multi-talented people I know. She's a dear friend, and I'm honored to do clinics and retreats with her. And here's why. She's so bright! She does everything with dedication and excellence, from training horses and people to flying airplanes and life coaching. You'll hear Sandy explain how she began her career in the three-day-eventing English world until she discovered Reined Cow Horse in the western world – and she never looked back. She talks about what it's like to be a cow horse trainer and teach a horse to be confident in three separate events - in a year and a half. We could also call Sandy Ms. Resilient. No matter the number of joint replacements or surgeries, she always found a way to use that time away from riding to create educational products or learn new skills - like real estate and life coaching. Sandy is one unstoppable cowgirl. I know you're going to love hearing what she has to say. Prepare to be inspired to reach for more than you ever thought you could accomplish. Sandy grew up riding 3-day event horses in NY. She moved to California in her late teens and became enamored with reined cow horses. She operated a training stable in the Santa Ynez Valley for 35 years. Sandy is the first woman to win the prestigious National Reined Cowhorse Snaffle Bit Futurity. She is a multiple NRCHA and AQHA World Champion, and an international clinician and AAA judge. She has judged all the major NRCHA events, the AQHA World Show, and The Road to the Horse. Sandy is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. She is the author of “Reining Essentials” and many educational DVD’s. She is an honoree in both the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and the NRCHA Hall of Fame. In 2016, Sandy teamed up with Barb Schulte to produce high-performance riding clinics where technical skills for cutting, reining and Cowhorse are taught, as well as the mental skills to grow confidence and enhance peak performance. They also host women’s retreats. Sandy is also an internationally Certified Life Coach, and resides in Santa Maria, CA.

Joining Kathy is our guest Shelby Sim, president and CEO of Visit Santa Ynez Valley. Shelby and Kathy share all you need to know about the community-wide Restaurant Weeks at Santa Ynez Valley. Learn how you can experience the food, lodging, wineries and beautiful scenery offered. Shelby also talks about Taste SYV and shares a big announcement. Meet us at Santa Ynez Valley! Social media links:  Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Youtube https://www.visitsyv.com/  Follow Discover Buellton on Social Media: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter The Meet Us in Buellton Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kathy Vreeland and Megan DeCicco and produced by the team at Relic. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

#010 Alyce and Skyler Barrick join us today to talk to us about Queen Cup Coffee and its humble origin. After collecting ideas from their many travels and professional experiences,  they decided to create their own "Royal" Foundation and bring their own unique take to coffee.  Drawing inspiration from many coffee communities and their own personal vision, Queen Cup Coffee provides quality coffee that complements well with amazing local food and wine in the Santa Ynez Valley.