For this episode, we are heading back to Santa Barbara Wine Country - one of my favorite places on Earth - to talk about the legacy, inspiration, and quality of grapes Winemaker Megan McGrath Gates gets to work with every day. Megan was appointed winemaker for Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards in 2007, and hasn't looked back since. She brings a wealth of knowledge to a winemaking landscape she knows incredibly well, and does it with grace, style, and an enduring commitment to getting the very best out of each and every grape. We discuss her history, approach to wine, the history and quality of Lucas and Lewellen, and much more. Enjoy!

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