Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Thu Jan 02, 2014 | 12:00am

California’s Island Winery, Reborn

A Santa Barbara family realizes their dream of growing grapes — including historic zinfandel from Santa Cruz Island — on Catalina.

Sip This By Matt Kettmann | Tue Dec 31, 2013 | 10:00am

Review of Brewer-Clifton 3-D Sparkling Chardonnay 2011.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann | Mon Dec 30, 2013 | 6:00am

Review of Brasserie Dieu du Ciel L’Herbe à Détourne.

News By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 25, 2013 | 6:00am

The $2.4 million Joe Centeno Aquatics Complex remains out of commission.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 19, 2013 | 12:00am

Review of 8 Wired’s Saison Sauvin.

Briefs By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 18, 2013 | 2:00pm

City staff plans to send a letter on Venoco’s proposal to open the beachside wells of PRC 421.

Living By Matt Kettmann | Wed Dec 18, 2013 | 6:00am

Channel Islands Outfitters becomes a “for benefit” corporation.

Briefs By Matt Kettmann | Tue Dec 17, 2013 | 5:00pm

Judge rules that the fate of disputed $18 million must wait until lawsuit is heard.

News By Matt Kettmann | Sat Dec 14, 2013 | 12:00am

South Korea-raised author Suk-Young Kim discusses Kim Jeong-eun’s latest moves.

Sip This By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 12, 2013 | 12:00am

Review of Sinor-La Vallee San Luis Obispo Syrah 2012.