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 into viticulture. Richard reveals his practice of organic harvesting and how Daoism helped him adopt the philosophy of flowing like water.

Follow along and drink what we’re drinking. Episode 10 of “Two Glasses In” features the Pinot Blanc (Le Escantada), the Pinot Noir (El Jabali) with a bonus taste of the Chardonnay (El Jabali).

Recorded at @ForFriendsInn in downtown @SantaYnez in the heart of @SantaBarbaraWinecountry, thank you for joining us this season. We hope to bring you more amazing winemakers and their wines in the feature.

Two Glasses In is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Alma Rosa Wines, head to https://www.almarosawinery.com/

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 why sheep are useful at a vineyard.

Follow along and drink what we’re drinking. Episode 9 of “Two Glasses In” features the 2022 Romance Chardonnay, the DDLC Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir and a bonus splash of the Phelan Farm Poulsard.

Recorded at @ForFriendsInn in downtown @SantaYnez in the heart of @SantaBarbaraWinecountry, new episodes of Two Glasses In premiere every Thursday! 

@2Glassesin is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Sandhi Wines, head to https://sandhiwines.com/

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 history (and wine in particular), discusses how it influences the names of his wines and giving tribute to historical traditions in winemaking.

“Follow along and drink what we’re drinking. Episode 8 of “Two Glasses In” features BLOOD OF JOVE ( Sangiovese) and NAPOLEON’S SECRET (a Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Syrah).

Recorded at For Friends Inn in downtown Santa Ynez in the heart of Santa Barbara county, new episodes of Two Glasses In premiere every Thursday! 

"Two Glasses In" is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Clementine Carter Wines, head to https://mckinneyfamilyvineyards.com/

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).

Recorded at For Friends Inn in downtown Santa Ynez in the heart of Santa Barbara county, new episodes of Two Glasses In premiere every Thursday! "Two Glasses In" is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Clementine Carter Wines, head to https://clementinecarterwine.com/

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 as Feminine, how he designs his own labels, his neverending love of Rhianna and how her music helps him make wine.

Follow along and drink what we’re drinking. Episode 5 of “Two Glasses In” features the GRENACHE ROSE and the RESERVE TIERRA ALTA GRENACHE, with a little HAPA BLANC in between.

Recorded at For Friends Inn in downtown Santa Ynez in the heart of Santa Barbara county, new episodes of Two Glasses In premiere every Thursday! "Two Glasses In" is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Rideau, head to https://www.rideauvineyard.com/

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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 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 and Isabelle Gauthier) grows hand-harvested grapes from their sustainably farmed estate.

Follow along and drink what we’re drinking. Episode 5 of “Two Glasses In” features the ESTATE VIOGNIER and the CHATEAU DUPLANTIER with some of their ESTATE SYRAH.

Recorded at For Friends Inn in downtown Santa Ynez in the heart of Santa Barbara county, new episodes of Two Glasses In premiere every Thursday!

"Two Glasses In" is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Rideau, head to https://www.rideauvineyard.com/

For more show notes and links, visit www.twoglassesin.com

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 drink your coffee?”

Recorded at For Friends Inn in downtown Santa Ynez in the heart of Santa Barbara county, new episodes of Two Glasses In premiere every Thursday!

"Two Glasses In" is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Tercero wines, visit https://www.tercerowines.com/

For more show notes and links, visit www.twoglassesin.com

For Episode 3, Bion Rice (Artiste Winery & Gallery) gets into a serious conversation (and serious drinking) with Keith Saarloos of Saarloos + 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 and drink what we’re drinking. Episode 3 of “Two Glasses In” features Keith’s family of Wines with his MOM Estate Grenache Blanc, his BIG LAR SYRAH Reserve with additional tastes of his daughter’s 7TEEN Sauvignon Blanc plus his Son’s CASH’s Grenache Rose.

Recorded at For Friends Inn in downtown Santa Ynez in the heart of Santa Barbara county, new episodes of Two Glasses In premiere every Thursday!

"Two Glasses In" is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Saarloos + Sons, head to https://saarloosandsons.com/.

For more show notes and links, visit www.twoglassesin.com

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 along and drink what we’re drinking. Episode 2 of “Two Glasses In” features the Syrah (Duvarita Vineyard) / Santa Barbara and a Pinot Noir (with a bonus glass of Rose).

"Two Glasses In" is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Story of Soil, go https://storyofsoilwine.com/. For more show notes and links, visit www.twoglassesin.com

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 solar-powered FOXEN tasting room just down the road, where they showcase their Burgundy, Rhône, and Loire varieties. As Bill says, "… respect the vine and let the wines make themselves with little or no intervention.”

Follow along and drink what we’re drinking. Episode 1 of “Two Glasses In” features the Chenin Blanc (Enrest Wickenden Vineyard) and the Pinot Noir (Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard).

"Two Glasses In" is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on Foxen Vineyard and Winery. For more show notes and links, visit www.twoglassesin.com