While I was filming in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, I decided to take a moment and experience a small family owned and operated winery called Pessagno.  I heard several great stories about their wine, especially their Chardonnay from the Sleepy Hollow Vineyard.  As I approached the tasting room I was first greeted [...]

“Magic Hour” is a common term shared in the world of still photographers and filmmakers alike. It simply means the first and last hour of light during the day. As Social Media Manager & Filmmaker for the Wagner Family of Wine it’s my job to tell the story behind each wine to the best of [...]

After I met the Wagner Family I soon learned about this unique grape growing area known as the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County.  This is where most of the fruit is sourced for blending Conundrum, but the Wagners also make several other wines from this land.  Because it’s near the Monterey coast, the Santa [...]