Episodes

For our final episode of Season 2, Bion Rice (of Artiste Winery ) talks with Richard Sanford of Alma Rosa Winery Richard is a legend in the wine region, having been the first to plant Pinot Noir in what is today known as the Sta. Rita Hills appellation of North Santa Barbara County. He and Bion discuss the complicated history of the valley and how a glass of a Volnay changed his view on wine. Richard reveals his journey as a sailor, a naval navigator, a geologist, and a map maker before settling...

For Episode 9, Bion Rice (of Artiste Winery ) talks with Raj Parr (of Sandhi Wines). From Calcutta to becoming the Sommelier of the Michael Mina restaurant group, Parr lives a storied career that has led him to make high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Santa Rita Hills. From growing up in kitchens, Parr believes in the strong pairing between food and wine. He also champions protecting the soil. In this episode, he discusses Australian barrel-making, the benefits of concrete tanks, and w...

For Episode 8, Bion Rice (Artiste Winery & Gallery) talks with Matt McKinney of McKinney Family Vineyard Matt grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley and had a successful career playing pro Volleyball in Greece, Puerto Rico and Italy as well as playing for the US National Team. A bet with his dad on winning the pro league vball Championship in Puerto Rico earned him his first half acre vineyard on the family property, bringing him home to make full-bodied, complex red wines. Matt, an avid fan of histor...

For Episode 7, Bion Rice (Artiste Winery & Gallery) talks with Sonja Magdevski of Clementine Carter Wines. Sonja discusses her colorful path to winemaking, taking her through Macedonia and planting Pinot with Emilio Estevez in Malibu. Sonja waxes poetic on the power of Roussanne and how making wine with grapes whole cluster is an art within itself. Follow along and drink what we’re drinking. Episode 7 of “Two Glasses In” features the CLEMENTINE CARTER (ROUSSANNE) and the FEMINIST PARTY (GSM). Re...

For Episode 6, Bion Rice (Artiste Winery & Gallery) talks with the “King of Grenache”, Mikael Sigouin of Keana Wine Company. Born in Hawaii, Mikael discusses the lessons his “Tutu” (Grandmother) taught him and how her spirit led him to winemaking, his life’s calling. "Kaena" means "potential for greatness” and Mikael is a “Hapa” (a mix or part of many things). His wines are very much both, powerful and vibrant and balanced in a way that “round off the edges”. Learn why Mikael thinks of Grenache ...

For Episode 3, Bion Rice (Artiste Winery & Gallery) with an old family friend: Iris Rideau of Rideau Vineyard. When Iris founded Rideau in 1997, she was the very first Female African-American winery owner in the United States. Overcoming racism in her childhood, she became one of the founding winemakers in the Santa Ynez Valley and helped build the Los Olivos AVA into what it is now. Rideau (now run by Martin & Isabelle Gauthier) grows hand-harvested grapes from their sustainably-farmed estate. ...

In Episode 4 of Bion Rice (Artiste Winery & Gallery) catches up with Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines The self-proclaimed “The Indie Rock of Los Olivos Wineries”, Larry loves experimenting with distinctive wines, such as his Mouvedre rose. Larry discusses why he favors getting his hands dirty with the grapes, screw caps and the one-on-one interactions with his audience is the most important relationship a winemaker can have. Discover why the most important question you can ask is, “How do you dri...

For Episode 3, Bion Rice (Artiste Winery & Gallery) gets into a serious conversation (and serious drinking) with Keith Saarloos of Sarrloos + Sons. For Keith Saarloos, winemaking is a family affair. His father worked the land while his children helped decide the wines. Because of this tight bond, each varietal he grows is named after a member of the family, representing all their qualities in the bottle. Keith speaks with passion and honesty about this industry he gives his life to. Follow along...

For Episode 2, Bion Rice (Artiste Winery & Gallery) talks to one of the rising stars of the Santa Barbara Wine Country, Jessica Gasca (Story of Soil). Jessica started working in the industry in 2009. She apprenticed at Sanguis, saving up enough to start her unique label. Her single varietal-focused brand develops release-focused single vineyards for each wine and quality of the terror. She discusses her tumultuous relationship with Syrah and her constant pursuit of the perfect Pinot Noir. Follow...

Welcome to a brand new season of TWO GLASSES IN. For our first episode, Bion Rice (Artiste Winery & Gallery) talks to two of the founding members of the Santa Barbara Wine Country, Dick Doré and Bill Wathen. Dick and Bill began Foxen in 1985 on the Doré family’s land in the Santa Maria Valley. Foxen's first vintage was made in 1985 in an old blacksmith shop on the ranch. This building was now known fondly as "The Shack" (featured memorably in the classic "Sideways"). 2009, they built a fantastic...

We’re all given an endless number of choices in life, about which direction to go or what path we want to follow. In the case of Andrew Murray, the world of wine would have really missed out on his spectacular creations should he have chosen to become a paleontologist as planned. Lucky for us, when given this choice, Andrew ultimately left UC Berkeley behind for a new kind of study, Syrah. After getting his hands dirty with an internship in Australia, Andrew returned to the states where he earn...

We’re all given an endless number of choices in life, about which direction to go or what path we want to follow. In the case of Andrew Murray, the world of wine would have really missed out on his spectacular creations should he have chosen to become a paleontologist as planned. Lucky for us, when given this choice, Andrew ultimately left UC Berkeley behind for a new kind of study, Syrah. After getting his hands dirty with an internship in Australia, Andrew returned to the states where he earn...

We’re all given an endless number of choices in life, about which direction to go or what path we want to follow. In the case of Andrew Murray, the world of wine would have really missed out on his spectacular creations should he have chosen to become a paleontologist as planned. Lucky for us, when given this choice, Andrew ultimately left UC Berkeley behind for a new kind of study, Syrah. After getting his hands dirty with an internship in Australia, Andrew returned to the states where he earn...

Nobody is better suited or more deserving than Tyler Thomas to serve at the helm of two of Santa Barbara County’s notable wine producers, Dierberg Vineyards and Star Lane Vineyards. Inspired by his epicurean grandmother, Tyler fell in love with food and wine early on, which led to his obsession for plant science, and eventually an unquenchable desire to squeeze the terroir out of his vines. Join us for episode 8 of Two Glasses In, where we discuss with Tyler his early love of food, wine, and sc...

Nobody is better suited or more deserving than Tyler Thomas to serve at the helm of two of Santa Barbara County’s notable wine producers, Dierberg Vineyards and Star Lane Vineyards. Inspired by his epicurean grandmother, Tyler fell in love with food and wine early on, which led to his obsession for plant science, and eventually an unquenchable desire to squeeze the terroir out of his vines. Join us for episode 8 of Two Glasses In, where we discuss with Tyler his early love of food, wine, and sc...

Nobody is better suited or more deserving than Tyler Thomas to serve at the helm of two of Santa Barbara County’s notable wine producers, Dierberg Vineyards and Star Lane Vineyards. Inspired by his epicurean grandmother, Tyler fell in love with food and wine early on, which led to his obsession for plant science, and eventually an unquenchable desire to squeeze the terroir out of his vines. Join us for episode 8 of Two Glasses In, where we discuss with Tyler his early love of food, wine, and sc...

Unquestionably worthy of all his accolades and reputation, Blair Fox of Blair Fox Cellars, Fox Wine Co., Fess Parker Vineyards & Winery, and Epiphany Wine Co. has more than earned his stripes in the wine business through passion, sheer will and grit to become one of the best winemakers in America. A husband, father of two daughters and winemaker for multiple wineries, Blair is a life-balanced entrepreneur wearing dozens of hats. How he does it all with such confidence and grace comes from insid...

Unquestionably worthy of all his accolades and reputation, Blair Fox of Blair Fox Cellars, Fox Wine Co., Fess Parker Vineyards & Winery, and Epiphany Wine Co. has more than earned his stripes in the wine business through passion, sheer will and grit to become one of the best winemakers in America. A husband, father of two daughters and winemaker for multiple wineries, Blair is a life-balanced entrepreneur wearing dozens of hats. How he does it all with such confidence and grace comes from insid...

Unquestionably worthy of all his accolades and reputation, Blair Fox of Blair Fox Cellars, Fox Wine Co., Fess Parker Vineyards & Winery, and Epiphany Wine Co. has more than earned his stripes in the wine business through passion, sheer will and grit to become one of the best winemakers in America. A husband, father of two daughters and winemaker for multiple wineries, Blair is a life-balanced entrepreneur wearing dozens of hats. How he does it all with such confidence and grace comes from insid...

Kathy’s exuberance translates through her wines. Tasting her wines is like tasting the past, present and future all at the same time. The soils from Fiddlestix Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills deliver an unmistakable sense of place in the glass, while the texture and mouthfeel of her wines characterize the artistry of her style and direction. During Episode 6 of “Two Glasses In,” join us as we discuss the meaningful nuances that Kathy Joseph layers into her wines. In particular, we’ll highlight her ...

Kathy’s exuberance translates through her wines. Tasting her wines is like tasting the past, present and future all at the same time. The soils from Fiddlestix Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills deliver an unmistakable sense of place in the glass, while the texture and mouthfeel of her wines characterize the artistry of her style and direction. During Episode 6 of “Two Glasses In,” join us as we discuss the meaningful nuances that Kathy Joseph layers into her wines. In particular, we’ll highlight her ...

Kathy’s exuberance translates through her wines. Tasting her wines is like tasting the past, present and future all at the same time. The soils from Fiddlestix Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills deliver an unmistakable sense of place in the glass, while the texture and mouthfeel of her wines characterize the artistry of her style and direction. During Episode 6 of “Two Glasses In,” join us as we discuss the meaningful nuances that Kathy Joseph layers into her wines. In particular, we’ll highlight her ...

Winemakers love talking about dirt, especially Michael Larner of Larner Vineyards and Winery, who can break down the minerals and soil types in his vineyard by strata and epoch. While it could be easy to feel intimidated discussing viticulture and geology with someone whose friends like to call “The Professor,” sitting and sipping with Michael Larner is rather entertaining and engaging, so much so that you can feel his warm demeanor. In Episode 5 of “Two Glasses In,” dive into Michael’s journey,...

Winemakers love talking about dirt, especially Michael Larner of Larner Vineyards and Winery, who can break down the minerals and soil types in his vineyard by strata and epoch. While it could be easy to feel intimidated discussing viticulture and geology with someone whose friends like to call “The Professor,” sitting and sipping with Michael Larner is rather entertaining and engaging, so much so that you can feel his warm demeanor. In Episode 5 of “Two Glasses In,” dive into Michael’s journey,...