Goleta Farming Visionaries Jay and Kristen Ruskey Die in ‘Tragic Accident’
The owners of Good Land Organics and founders of Frinj Coffee pioneered California’s coffee-growing movement; they leave behind three children.
Author: Matt Kettmann
Nalla’s Indian Cuisine Enters Star Lane’s Wine Caves
Shekar Sathyanarayana brings his immersive experience to the Santa Ynez Valley.
Full Belly Files | Introducing Bob Wesley’s Pour Judgment
This familiar face from Lazy Acres, the Winehound, and Meritage will be showcasing Santa Barbara County wines on these pages; plus, stories you may have missed.
Full Belly Files | Regenerative Farming: One Block Challenge Kicks Off in Santa Barbara County
Regenerative Viticulture Foundation invites Santa Barbara vintners to adopt sustainable methods for a year; plus Easy Street and Garagiste Fest tastings; and stories you may have missed.
Saying Goodbye to San Marcos Growers
What does Santa Barbara lose when a nursery run by legendary plantsman Randy Baldwin gives way to housing?
Full Belly Files | It’s the ‘Independent’s 40th Anniversary! Help Us Celebrate
Send me your personal or business stories so that we can share in the birthday fun; plus, RIP Jake Beckett; SYV Restaurants Week; two wine gatherings; and stories you may have missed.
Three Santa Barbara Wineries to Watch at Garagiste Fest
Rooted Vine, Barieau, and Fate’s Lieutenant pouring at 12th annual Southern Exposure event in Solvang on February 6 and 7.
Midwestern Roots of Fates’ Lieutenant Wine
How Jeff Wooledge works a corporate job in Michigan while making wine in Buellton.
Second Gen Winemaker Bingo Wathen’s Barieau Wines
The son of Foxen Winery’s co-founder started his own Santa Barbara County brand in 2015.
Mixing Art and Ocean into Rooted Vine Cellars
How Iaon Pohlit parlayed his wine tour experience into Solvang’s newest tasting room.
