Unlikely winemaker James Sparks grew up Mormon in Idaho. We talked about how the faith of his childhood led to becoming a winemaker for Liquid Farm in Lompoc and for his own label, Kings Carey. James shared his experience as one of eight children in a town of 300 people, how he wound up on the Central Coast, and how he wooed his wife despite a distinct lack of “game.”
Website: kingscarey.com, liquidfarm.com
Instagram: @kingscareywines
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Bonus Conversation: Why Are So Many Restaurants Closing?
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Sidecar Cocktail Company: Slinging poison, serving dumplings, and smooth jazz
LEGENDS: Sommelier-turned-farmer Rajat Parr
LEGENDS: Cult brewers Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo, Russian River Brewing
LEGENDS: Chuck Hiigel, czar of Central Coast beer
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LEGENDS: Cattaneo Brothers jerky with CEO Katelyn Kaney
LEGENDS: Brown Butter Cookie Company with Traci Hozie Alderson
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LEGENDS: Santa Maria Style BBQ at Far Western Tavern and Susie Q Brand with Susie Righetti
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