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Matt Kettmann
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Senior Editor, Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara
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Webtoons, Entertainment , Movies, Comics , Anime, Video Games , TV
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By Matt Kettmann Verified| Santa Barbara Independent Verified After years of enduring righteous diatribes from mostly young, typically big-city-based winemakers paired with pours of sour, funky, downright dirty wines, my destroyed faith in the natural wine movement was totally redeemed by one visit to the inaugural Natural Coast Wine Festival in 2023. This is where Satellite S.B. owner Drew Cuddy and co-founder Lindsey Reed gather the sustainably minded winemaking stars of the Central Coast (and a bit beyond) under an appropriately welcoming umbrella.
By Matt Kettmann Verified| Santa Barbara Independent Verified Back in 2012, I started to notice that the lens of my journalism career was increasingly focusing on wine. By then, a hefty chunk of my Santa Barbara Independent articles were about Central Coast winemakers, and most of my reliable freelance work at that time was for Wine Spectator.
By Matt Kettmann Verified| Santa Barbara Independent Verified After years of enduring righteous diatribes from mostly young, typically big-city-based winemakers paired with pours of sour, funky, downright dirty wines, my destroyed faith in the natural wine movement was totally redeemed by one visit to the inaugural Natural Coast Wine Festival in 2023. This is where Satellite S.B. owner Drew Cuddy and co-founder Lindsey Reed gather the sustainably minded winemaking stars of the Central Coast (and a bit beyond) under an appropriately welcoming umbrella.
Company Info
Santa Barbara Independent
The Santa Barbara Independent is a news, arts, and alternative newspaper based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in November 1986, it emerged from the merger of The Santa Barbara News & Review and The Santa Barbara Weekly. The newspaper is published weekly on Thursdays and serves as a key source for news, arts, entertainment, and lifestyle coverage in the greater Santa Barbara area. The Santa Barbara Independent publishes over 25,000 copies of its print edition each week, distributed to more than 700 locations throughout the region. In addition to its print publication, the company operates Independent.com, a digital platform launched in 2007 that offers daily news and features, attracting over 300,000 visitors monthly. The publication actively engages with the community by hosting political forums, sponsoring events, and supporting local nonprofits. It has received numerous awards for its journalism and community involvement.
Santa Barbara, California, United States
'+1 805-965-5205
Founded: 1986