Sea Smokin’
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007Steve Woodward in Santa Barbara County, Calif.
Let it be known that HinsdaleCellars.com represents a collaboration by two “formers”. Co-founder and merchant extraordinaire Sean Chaudhry is a former executive from the ranks of corporate America. I am a “reformed journalist”, although it seems I might never entirely liberate myself from excessive typing.
The point of this explanation is that for as much as I cherish premium wine and its inspiring qualities, I am equally fascinated by the people working behind the scenes in this business, as well as their passion for it and the stories of how they came to it. That is why we were thrilled late last month when Sea Smoke general manager Victor Gallegos (below right, explaining the region’s geography) agreed to show us around the magical vineyards and practical production facilities where some of the most coveted Central Coast Pinot Noir is created.
