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It's the rain. They need the rain. 🌧️⁠
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After an early harvest gave them ample time to prepare for the upcoming wet winter, vintners are welcoming El Niño with open arms. It will recharge water sources, rinse built-up minerals from the soil, and nourish the vines for the next year, or years, to come. ⁠
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@mattkettmann has the story at the link in our bio.

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A huge round of applause to Gretchen Roddick @groddick, Executive Vice President of Hope Family Wines @hopefamilywines, on being named Wine Enthusiast’s @wineenthusiast Person of the Year!

Excerpt from the article by Matt Kettmann @mattkettmann :

She wears many hats—promoting Hope Family, Paso Robles, the Central Coast, and California at large—but employs a similar strategy for all. “It’s important to go out and listen,” she said. “We have two ears and one mouth.”

One of her favorite roles is speaking to Cal Poly’s incoming class of wine students. “I speak about their journey and what they can do,” she said. “There’s a place for you. You just gotta find it.”

Roddick clearly found hers, and she’s nowhere near done. “I told Austin, ‘We have 20 more years,’” she said. “There’s a lot to do. We can make a difference. We’re only halfway there.”

Click the link for full article: www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/wine-star-awards/person-of-the-year-2026/?

📸by Cameron Ingalls @cameroningalls.creative

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Thank you @womenwinemakersandculinarians for treating some of the Indy crew to this magical wine tasting & dinner by women winemakers & chefs 🍷🍅

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I’m honored to be representing my country’s liquid folklore, and to share a bit of my path.

I moved to Santa Barbara in 2017. Now, 9 years and many lives later, I see that speaking up and showing up becomes more and more important.

We have an opportunity with agave, to learn about ancient ways of doing life. Ways that are attuned to the cicles of nature, the cosmos, the seasons, and the peoples that preserve this knowledge.

The boom of agave spirits has brought a new wave of exploitation to already-struggling ecosystems and peoples. Now it’s our turn to help preserve them.

Come learn (and taste) more about it next Thursday, October 1st at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum 6-7:30 p.m.

The 21+ event is $55, with VIP tables of 10 for $600. Tickets are at sbnature.org. (@sbnature)

Thanks, @mattkettmann for the write-up!

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In our September issue, contributing writer Matt Kettmann (@mattkettmann) profiles a new generation of winemakers bringing fresh perspectives and plenty of enthusiasm to the Central Coast wine scene.

Lydia Richards and Stephen Searle of Teffy Wines @teffywines

Natalie Albertson of Native Bloom Winery @nativebloomwinery

Ryan and Alex Kemp of Terranean Wines @terranean__wines

Ashkahn Shahparnia of Ashkahn Wines @ashkahnofficial

Tomas Sinor of Uncommon Earth @uncommon_earth_wines

Meet them in “Passionate Players” in the September Food & Wine issue (link to digital edition in bio).

Photographs by Jennifer Olson @jenjoi

#cre805ers #805wine #wine #nextgen

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It’s Friday and we’re feeling thankful to live and work in one of the most special places on earth🍷

Thank you for celebrating 25 years of Sta. Rita Hills with us! We’re so grateful to our incredible community of winemakers, growers, and wine lovers who make this region truly world-class in every way.

If you attended Wine & Fire this year, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Tap the link in our bio to complete the Guest Survey and help us plan for next year.

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805 Living’s September Food & Wine issue is here, and it’s jam-packed with stories that capture the epicurean essence of our region.

Discover Edna, the new SLO County multivenue culinary destination taking cues from acclaimed chef Jeremy Fox in “Taking Root,” by Nancy Ransohoff. Get to know a new generation of Central Coast winemakers in “Passionate Players,” by Matt Kettmann.

Plus, in Faces in the Crowd, meet Finney’s Crafthouse founder Greg Finefrock as he celebrates the restaurant group’s 10th anniversary, discover what’s new on the restaurant scene in Dining Out, raise a glass to “Liquid Umami,” our look at the unexpected savory flavors finding their way into local cocktails, and get a good chuckle at Greg Clarke’s take on artisan bakers.

There’s this and so much more to uncover, so grab a copy and dig in!

On the cover: At The Restaurant at Edna, a glass of Greengate Wines Trousseau Gris is paired with a salad made from a selection of produce that has reached optimal readiness for harvest.

Cover, feature, and Faces in the Crowd photographs by Jennifer Olson.

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INDY 40 FEST!!!! 🩷🩵🎂😄
Happy Birthday, @sbindependent 🎉

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This isn't your average Tupperware party. 🍷⁠
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Wine brands are reimagining an old-school sales model with “Tupperwine” parties that bring tasting, education, and discovery directly into consumers’ homes.⁠
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Get the full story from @mattkettmann at the link in our bio.

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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?

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We had the pleasure of meeting Fiorella DeRodeff, winemaker, who along with her husband, Colby, owns & operates @rockbound_cellars in Paso Robles. Fio is one of the five winemakers joining us for our Women in Wine event next March.

Like many talented people crafting wine in Paso, Fio did not set out to become a winemaker or vineyard owner. Armed with an engineering degree from Cal Poly, she spent most of her career working for NASA, a far cry from the wine industry. After years of traveling to Napa and Paso Robles, the wine bug hit both Fio and Colby. In 2018, they found a hidden gem, more like a diamond in the rough, & purchased a 33-acre vineyard in the Adelaida District.

Their original plan was simply to replant the vineyard & sell the fruit, but with the help of mentors David Parrish & Cody Alt, they decided to give winemaking a go. What a great decision that was!

We tasted through six amazing wines, starting with the 2024 R.A.W. Rosé, 100% Grenache, and 2024 Viognier, both aged in stainless steel to preserve their balance of acidity & freshness.

Then came four intent-driven reds that showed a clear sense of place & impressive quality.

The 2023 Correlated, a Rhône blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault & Counoise, transported us right back to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It received a 94 from @wineenthusiast.

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 18 months in 30% new French oak, was lush, velvety and beautifully balanced. An impressive wine from one of the most climactically challenging years. Wine Enthusiast gave it a 93.

The 2022 Allpa, Quechua word for "earth,” a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot (our favorite), Cab Franc, Malbec & Merlot, pays tribute to Paso's unique terroir. @mattkettmann called it powerful, giving it a 92. A stellar wine.

As a bonus pour, we enjoyed the 2023 Syrah, which transported us to the Hermitage region of Saint-Joseph with black cherry, dark plum & a subtle hint of pepper. We could have stayed all day. Happily, we took a few bottles home!

Located in @pasobottleshop on Railroad, if you have not visited, we highly recommend you do, & if you cannot make it to Paso, attend our event in Santa Clarita next March.

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