Matt Kettmann

Tribes Take to the Vine
From Santa Barbara to British Columbia, Native American vineyards are a growing business
Jun 11, 2013

What Impact Could Fracking Have on California Vineyards?
The energy industry’s growing interest in a controversial extraction technique has growers …
Jan 7, 2013

Santa Barbara Vintner Dead in Mysterious Incident
FBI called in after body of Christopher Marks, owner of Sweeney Canyon Vineyard, was found …
Oct 11, 2012

Santa Barbara's Alma Rosa Winery Files for Bankruptcy
At 72, Pinot Noir pioneer Richard Sanford finds himself fighting again to save the family …
Aug 1, 2012

Guarding Grapevines with Genes
Scientists have created a vine gene that can kill Pierce's disease, but will consumers …
Mar 13, 2012

Would You Like the Fileri or the Vespaiola?
American wineries may soon be producing wines from lesser-known grapes cleared by the …
Dec 7, 2011