By Karl Wente, 5th generation winegrower/winemaker One of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts to us is the gift of oxygen. It may seem so simple, yet it’s something we often take for granted in the busy day to day of life. Like many of you, I was only taught to breathe deeply in stressful situations. Later [...]
Read More »Home Cooking with Karl
Since I’m frequently on the road travelling for the winery, evenings at home cooking and jamming with friends have become a sacred treat for me. Personally, the process of composing a meal has a meditative quality. I strongly feel fresh and local vegetables that have been carefully and sustainably raised make such a difference.
Read More »Yoga for Life
Since graduate school at UC Davis, where I was studying wine and falling in love with the diversity of music, I began to practice yoga. I immediately realized the potential of yoga to create balance in the body, which allowed for more aware senses…making wine more interesting and fun; music more dynamic. When I met [...]
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