Steve Clifton's guest appearances

Steve Clifton

In the Drink

Wine Soundtrack - USA

Jack Mason

Ray Isle

Amanda Smeltz

Shelley Lindgren

Charles Smith

Jancis Robinson

Laura Barrett

Rachel Martin

Steve Olson

Francine Stephens

Luca Pasquinelli

Barbara Shinn

Matthew Conway

Elena Pantaleoni

Patrick Cappiello

OwlTail

Almina is all about relationships. Relationships that bring people back to the table to sustain themselves with good wine and food, conversation and a small respite from the hustle and bustle of today’s world. Palmina crafts wines that are a key part of that equation; wines that can be enjoyed everyday, and that complement and enhance a wide range of food styles.Palmina produces wines from Italian varietals grown in Santa Barbara County, California.  Steve found that the climate and soil types here are similar to those in their favorite regions of Northern Italy.  Each have unique microclimates – Piemonte, Friuli and Santa Barbara County - that are similar.  All feature cold air pushing warm air to create growing conditions that provide enough sunlight to help fully develop fruit flavors.  And all three regions enjoy cool night temperatures that maintain the grape’s natural acidity levels, and which allow winemakers to create “food wines” with a balance of fruit, tannin and acid.Palmina, though, is not attempting to emulate what the Italians have  done for years with these grapes. The intent is to make the best food  wines possible by understanding the translation of the region, grapes  and foods and how they are best interpreted here in Santa Barbara  County. Just like translating a piece of literature from one language  to another, the meaning must be the focus, not just the verbiage. In Italy, food and wine is part of a healthy, happy way of life that  brings people together. Palmina wines are made in a deliberate    manner that allow each to complement food. Indeed, these wines  are simply a part of the meal - an extension of the plate.

Almina is all about relationships. Relationships that bring people back to the table to sustain themselves with good wine and food, conversation and a small respite from the hustle and bustle of today’s world. Palmina crafts wines that are a key part of that equation; wines that can be enjoyed everyday, and that complement and enhance a wide range of food styles. Palmina produces wines from Italian varietals grown in Santa Barbara County, California. Steve found that the climate and soil types here are similar to those in their favorite regions of Northern Italy. Each have unique microclimates – Piemonte, Friuli and Santa Barbara County - that are similar. All feature cold air pushing warm air to create growing conditions that provide enough sunlight to help fully develop fruit flavors. And all three regions enjoy cool night temperatures that maintain the grape’s natural acidity levels, and which allow winemakers to create “food wines” with a balance of fruit, tannin and acid. Palmina, though, is not attempting to emulate what the Italians have done for years with these grapes. The intent is to make the best food wines possible by understanding the translation of the region, grapes and foods and how they are best interpreted here in Santa Barbara County. Just like translating a piece of literature from one language to another, the meaning must be the focus, not just the verbiage. In Italy, food and wine is part of a healthy, happy way of life that brings people together. Palmina wines are made in a deliberate manner that allow each to complement food. Indeed, these wines are simply a part of the meal - an extension of the plate.

Palmina - Steve Clifton

Steve Clifton, winemaker and owner of Palmina wines, is this week’s gust on In the Drink. Steve describes Palmina as a “Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.” His second project, Brewer-Clifton focuses solely on site-expressive wines from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation using Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as voices of place. Tune in as host Joe Campanale and Steve discuss everything from the ridiculousness of the “Cal Italia” phrase to the importance of keeping certain chemicals out of the winemaking process. Tune in for some great insights on California wine, the wine industry at large, and Steve’s various projects. This program was sponsored by Michter’s.  “In 1991 when I moved to Santa Barbara there were 20 wineries. There are over 360 today.” [6:00] “The wines from Palmina have literally nothing in them that didn’t come from the vineyard.” [27:45] –Steve Clifton on In the Drink

Steve Clifton, winemaker and owner of Palmina wines, is this week’s gust on In the Drink. Steve describes Palmina as a “Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.” His second project, Brewer-Clifton focuses solely on site-expressive wines from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation using Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as voices of place. Tune in as host Joe Campanale and Steve discuss everything from the ridiculousness of the “Cal Italia” phrase to the importance of keeping certain chemicals out of the winemaking process. Tune in for some great insights on California wine, the wine industry at large, and Steve’s various projects. This program was sponsored by <a href="http://www.michters.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michter’s</a>. <h4>“In 1991 when I moved to Santa Barbara there were 20 wineries. There are over 360 today.” [6:00]</h4> “The wines from Palmina have literally nothing in them that didn’t come from the vineyard.” [27:45] –Steve Clifton on In the Drink

Episode 85: Steve Clifton