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Today’s episode is about family. Keith Saarloos joins us to share his family passion and business of winemaking. Far from dry, Keith pours on the personality and shares about the spirit of winemaking over some of his own family stock with plenty of laughs along the way. We hope you enjoy the show. GUEST BIO Keith Sarloos is the son of Larry and Linda Saarloos. In 1997 Larry and Linda purchased 100 acres in Santa Ynez. They gave growing grapes a try by planting a 17 acre parcel with Syrah. Their grapes were purchased year after year and as the quality continued to increase so did the enticement to hold them back and do something with the grapes themselves. Here we are 15 years later, the vineyard has been expanded, it now covers 30 acres. Keith, is the winemaker. However, all the other family members are involved, one way or another, in the business. Their motto is “Live to Honor those that have come before us, and Prepare the way for those yet to come!” ADDITIONAL LINKS, ETC. www.saarloosandsons.com www.casadumetzwines.com www.cornellwinery.com www.oldplacecornell.com

What is the best german wine growing region?

Any recommendations from that area?

Professional wine people and wine books will tell you it’s the Rheingau but for me I’ve always ganerally enjoyed wines from the Nahe a bit more.

Piceatannol, a compound found in red wine, grapes and other fruits, and similar in structure to resveratrol is able to block cellular processes that allow fat cells to develop, opening a door to a potential method to control obesity, according to a Purdue University study. Piceatannol blocks an immature fat cell’s ability to develop and grow. www.purdue.edu

In this Episode of Half Baked, I show you how I make my own Champagne! “Free Royalty Free Music by DanoSongs.com” www.danosongs.com