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Matt Kettmann

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Indy 40 Fest, ~300 pieces (donation) and ~80 pieces (in the tasting room this week)
Celebrating the 40th birthday of the Santa Barbara Independent. We're a pit stop, so come solve this bear of a puzzle over a tasting. Who needs edge pieces anyway? by @mattkettmann

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2 months ago

What a fantastic honor to be asked to give the toast at a dinner for this lovely man, and my guru, Richard Sanford [pic by @joannakettmann ] by @mattkettmann

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3 months ago

Madeline is graduating 8th grade right now. This about sums it up! by @mattkettmann

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4 months ago

My first long term keyboard as a journalist. I still have it in@the garage somewhere. #writehere by @mattkettmann

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5 months ago

That time back in 2004 when I flew the Fuji blimp over Hope Ranch (and had hair). The blimp was retired the next year, I just learned. Thanks for the shot Paul Wellman! @sbindependent @fujifilmx_us by @mattkettmann

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Thursday, April 30 | 5 p.m.⁠
Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery⁠
40 E. Anapamu St.⁠
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Join current and past art directors and photographers of the Santa Barbara Independent for a panel discussion moderated by Matt Kettmann (@mattkettmann) at the Faulkner Gallery. The panel will discuss the images that capture iconic moments in Santa Barbara's history over the last four decades and the work behind the scenes that bring the paper to life each week.⁠ Also joining the panel is past Art Director Franz Krachtus and past Photographer Chris Gardner (not pictured).
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The 'Covering 40 Years' exhibit explores 40 years of iconic Santa Barbara history and the city's evolution through select covers of the Santa Barbara Independent. The exhibition will be on display in the Central Library's Faulkner Gallery through the end of May.⁠
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RSVP through the link in our bio. by @mattkettmann

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6 months ago

the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience is coming up fast, but there’s still time to grab tickets for a wine tasting with Bobby Stuckey, Carlin Karr and Matt Kettmann!

Join Master Sommelier, Julia Child Award-winning and James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Bobby Stuckey, Carlin Karr, Director of Wine & Beverage at Frasca Hospitality Group, and Matt Kettmann, writer/critic for Wine Enthusiast and the Santa Barbara Independent, in conversation about how living a healthy lifestyle can be compatible with continuing to enjoy wine. The evening starts with a tour of Rincon Hill Farm, which supplies Monte’s in Montecito and the future Palms restaurants in Carpinteria. Guests will enjoy a guided wine tasting with Bobby, Carlin & Matt at the Rincon Hill Farmhouse and light bites featuring ingredients sourced from the regenerative farm

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts 🌱
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#winetastings #santabarbaraeats #sbculinaryexperience #sbce2026 #visitsantabarbara taken in Carpinteria, California by @mattkettmann

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6 months ago

I mostly took a break from posting pics during spring break in Cabo San Lucas but here are some scattered highlights! (Mason not in boat pics because he was back at house dealing with bad beach fruit from day before.) by @mattkettmann

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6 months ago

The Roussillon region of France is one of the oldest wine regions in the world and yet remains a rather undiscovered land of great, ridiculously affordable wine, stunning geography, a deep Catalan culture, delicious cuisine, and friendly people. Get there now. I got recs. @roussillonwines @pescudie32 @dom_brial @domainefontanel @domainelafage @torredemer_mangin @manat.restaurant and many more Check my highlight reels for more by @mattkettmann

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9 months ago

Here's my story about ancient vines in Bolivia's Cinti Valley and Samaipata regions. Thanks to @alejandroforshort of @bibijisb and @bitoquewines for the invite, and to @wineenthusiast for supporting the mission. Shout out to @startedoutonburgundy for assigning this ambitious pitch! Link can be copied below and also in bio. https://www.wineenthusiast.com/bolivia-cinti-valley/ by @mattkettmann

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a year ago

My latest cover story on California's agave movement, which has deep roots and a promising future here in Santa Barbara. Link in bio. by @mattkettmann

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a year ago