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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 “but break” in wine growing.?

I think you mean “bud break”; that’s when the buds for the grapes open up and they start to grow and develop as grapes.

A trip into the countryside can provide more than just nice views. No matter where we live, Mother Nature provides us with abundant gifts of food if we just know what to look for and where to look…. See my website www.container-gardening-for-food.com where I am on a quest to grow my own food from a tiny patio garden. #80 – Most Discussed (This Week)) – Howto & Style #60 – Top Rated (This Week)) – Howto & Style .

homemadewinereview.org Here a good friend of ours Mike Carraway Begins his 10 Part series on homemade wine and how you can go about brewing the very best homemade wine on a tight budget. This will work with any type of wine including peach, strawberry, pear and blueberry